Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris, the world's oldest department store

Published by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Published on January 10, 2024 at 01:44 p.m.
Le Bon Marché, the world's very first department store, is an iconic institution of Paris shopping. Located on the left bank of the City of Light, in the chic 7ᵉ arrondissement, the historic address offers a cutting-edge selection of luxury brands, young designers and exclusive products in the fields of fashion, beauty, home and children.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, a veritable temple to fashion and refinement, has been brightening up the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district since its creation in the 19th century. Now part of the LVMH group, the store attracts an international clientele with its cutting-edge selection of luxury brands, emerging designers and exclusive products. Throughout the store, you'll find corners for fashion, home decoration, beauty, jewelry, lingerie, children's products and, at the very top, a huge bookshop and stationery shop.

Founded in 1852 by Aristide Boucicaut, the world' s oldest department store revolutionized the world of commerce by introducing innovative concepts such as fixed prices and refund policies. His ambition was to make shopping accessible to all social classes.

Over the years, Le Bon Marché has evolved into a must-visit destination, synonymous with luxury and modernity. Its remarkable architecture, a blend of steel and glass, testifies to the successful alliance of tradition and innovation. The store has adapted to trends while preserving its heritage, becoming a reflection of Parisian chic.

One of its many qualities? Elevating shopping to an artistic and cultural experience. In fact, the store's calendar is punctuated by several free exhibitions highlighting the cream of the trendy brands around a theme. The address has already invited renowned artists such as Prune Nourry, Pilippe Katerine, Subodh Gupta, Rossy De Palma... to take over its spaces.

And right next door to Bon Marché Rive Gauche, on rue de Sèvres, La Grande Épicerie de Paris, dedicated to gastronomy, is a den of flavors where gourmets can indulge in fine food shopping. Upstairs is thehome furnishings, bed linen and tablewarearea, linked to the main store by a glass walkway.

To this day,Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche remains a symbol of French chic, charming the hearts of lovers of French fashion and elegance.

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Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Starts November 18, 2024

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    24, rue de Sèvres
    75007 Paris 7

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    Accessibility info

    Access
    M°10 and 12 - Sèvres Babylone

    Official website
    www.lebonmarche.com

    More information
    Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.

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