Galeries Lafayette

Shopping in Paris is a must!!  Even if you do not purchase a thing, it is worth the experience. One of our favorite places to "shop" is the Galeries Lafayette, located on the Boulevard Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The Galeries Lafayette is housed in a magnificent and stunning Art Nouveau building.
First inaugurated in 1893, the Galeries Lafayette department store is a Paris fashion institution. Located near the stately Opera Garnier, this is an essential stop for fashion enthusiasts: men and women's designer collections are always kept at the cutting-edge, and the latest trends in jewelry and accessories, home furnishings, or cosmetics can all be perused under one roof. Galeries Lafayette also houses one of Paris' gourmet food markets, Lafayette Gourmet, that will be sure to tempt foodies. Modeled after a mid-eastern baazar, the store flaunts elegant Belle Epoque architecture.

The Cluny Museum~Paris France

Upon entering the Musée de Cluny, you will find yourself in exceptional surroundings which join together two prestigious buildings in the heart of Paris: the Thermes Gallo-Romains de Lutèce (Gallo-Roman baths), built at the end of the 1st century and the Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, built at the end of the 15th century. You also have access to a large collection of art from the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and the British Isles. Colorful, diverse and sometimes strange, the collections include paintings, sculptures, tapestries, stained glass, and silver and ivory pieces which give you an insight into the history of art. Some of the masterpieces displayed here include the Lady and the Unicorn (a tapestry of the well-known fictional story), sculptures of the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle, and La Rose et l’Autel d’Or de Bâle. The medieval inspired garden is another place to see when you visit as it provides a link between the collections, building and urban surroundings. Many events and activities are held at the Musée de Cluny such as exhibitions, conferences, book readings, medieval music concerts, guided tours and workshops. All these events mean that everyone has the chance to discover the origins of the contemporary world through the Middle Ages.

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