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Printemps in Paris: For Designer Fashion and Belle-Epoque Glamour

Printemps department store first opened its doors in 1865. This was an era when the idea of a one-stop shopping destination was still new, as was the growing middle glass that had unprecedented buying power to enjoy the department store concept.

An elegant example of Art Nouveau architecture, Printemps continues to grace the bustling Boulevard Haussmann with its striking glass cupola, built in the 1930s as part of a World Exhibition.

In 1975, the store was registered as a historic monument by the French government. Even if shopping isn't your thing, a visit to Printemps (and neighboring Galeries Lafayette) can be a memorable experience and a veritable portal into nineteenth-century Parisian history and design.

Location and Contact Information:

Address: 64, Blvd. Haussmann, 9th arrondissement
Metro: Chaussée d'Antin, Opéra, or Trinité
RER: Auber (Line A) or Haussmann St-Lazare (Line E)
Bus: Lines 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 43, 53, 66, 68, 91, 94, or 95 Telephone: +33 (0)1 42 82 50 00
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Opening Hours:

Monday to Saturday: 9:35 am to 8:00 pm
Thursday: Open until 10:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Store Layout:

Printemps department store is laid out among three buildings, all situated on Boulevard Haussmann:

Printemps Mode is the main store for women's fashion and accessories, and carries hundreds of brands, including top designers like Chanel, Prada and Calvin Klein.
Printemps Homme is dedicated to men's fashion and accessories. Again, a very large palette of designer and mid-range brands are on offer here.

Printemps Beauty & Home is located between the women's and men's dedicated stores and is the place to head for beauty and spa products, gourmet food and home furnishings. It also houses the panoramic terrace and cafe.

Designer Directory:

Use this searchable brand index to determine ahead of your visit whether Printemps carries your desired fashion, beauty, home or accessories brand.

Services at Printemps:

Personal shoppers
Multilingual reception desk
12% tax refund for shoppers traveling from outside the European Union
Concierge for international customers (for restaurant reservations, gallery openings, exclusive tickets etc). Located in the Printemps Mode (women's fashion) store, ground floor.
Delivery services: Your purchases delivered to your hotel room, or to domestic and foreign addresses
Valet parking

Eating and Drinking at Printemps:

The Printemps Brasserie: Serving lunch, dinner, pastries, teas and other delicacies in a formal setting. Located on the sixth floor of the women's store (Printemps Mode), under the opulent Belle Epoque glass cupola.
Panoramic terrace: Located on the top floor of the Beaute/Maison store. Serving snacks and drinks.
Bakery: Cafe Be offers traditional French baked goods. Located on the third floor of the beauty/home store.
Laduree: The famed macaron maker has a corner shop at Printemps Haussmann, located on the the 1st floor of the women's store (Printemps Mode)
Cojean: Snacking for the fashion and diet-conscious. Located on Level -1 at the Women's store (Printemps Mode)
Baramaki (Japanese cuisine) Hankering for a platter of authentic sashimi or maki in between shopping? This restaurant is located on the 3rd floor of the Women's store.
World Bar: An English pub-style restaurant located on the 5th floor of the Men's store (Printemps Homme).

Holiday Lights and Shopping at Printemps

Every year, Printemps and other department stores in the vicinity are dressed with dazzling lights and elaborate window displays for the holiday season.