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Paris: department stores

The Grands Magasins of Paris, although often crowded, allow you to check out a number of international designers all under one roof. As a popular venues for tourists and international shoppers, these department stores are almost always staffed by English-speaking salespeople. Besides extensive collections of women's, men's and children's clothing, you will find large departments for home furnishing, perfumes and cosmetics, and paper goods. Below is a list of some of the city's best known grands magasins.

Galeries Lafayette is a major shopping destsination for tourists and Parisians alike. Browse everything from multiple floors of desiger clothing to a gourmet food boutique. Galeries also hosts fashion show.

Printemps, 64 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, metro Havre-Caumartin

Like Galeries Lafayette, Printemps is the serious shopper's dream, despite its frequently thick tourist crowds. It also hosts fashion shows.

Le Bon Marché, 22 rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, metro Sevres-Babylone.

This elegant store offers clothing, toys, books, arts and crafts supplies, and a gourmet food store, la Grande épicerie.

Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV), 52 rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris metro Hotel de Ville.

In addition to clothing and a wide range of household items, BHV also has a great hardware department.

La Samaritaine, 19 rue de la Monnaie, 75004 Paris, Metro Pont-Neuf.

Besides the usual department store selections, La Samaritaine has ahige toy section, pet food and supplies, and a fun rooftop restaurant with great views of Paris.