Galeries Lafayette

To get to Galeries Lafayette, we took the # 7 pink line to Opera. The station's about a block away from this 10-story store. Although Forum des Halles is the largest shopping mall in Paris, Galeries Lafayette is certainly more popular. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. On Thursdays, it stays open till 9 PM.

Expensive. Expensive. Ridiculously expensive stuff. A thick, light blue Lacoste sweater still had its regular price tag on (220 Euros) - and it's already Summer! By the time all the tulips had withered in Central Park, the same sweater in the States would have sold for 75% less! Whatever... BTW, for all Havaianas flip-flop fans out there, you're going to literally flip-out in the Women's Shoes section (located on the First Floor). For 22 Euros a pair, you can actually have your very own custom-made Havaianas assembled while you wait! Yep, you can pick your own Havaianas strap (lotsa colors to choose from), base, and logo. Makes a nice souvenir...

We bought a few stuff from the Gourmet Foodstore located at the Cellar, then had a glass of wine at Le Bar Rouge. Then P led me to the center of the Main Floor/Welcome Area where the Cosmetic Section was. He asked me to look up, and tadaaaaaaaa! 'Simply loved the glass and steel dome!!

LINK: http://www.galerieslafayette.com/index.do