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The Grands Magasins department stores are an inexhaustible source of surprises and delight. In June, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann invite you to enjoy great experiences.

Discover a special place, the fifth most visited in France with its 5 million curious visitors and buyers each year: the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen (Saint-Ouen Flea Market). 

What Parisians would not miss for anything in the world is the animated window displays of the Grands Magasins department stores.

The Galeries Lafayette is a veritable institution for shopping enthusiasts. From its original architecture to its selection of prestigious brands, via its hospitality and advice, the world-famous department store is at the forefront of the Parisian shopping experience. Your Chess Hotel has put together a VIP offer to help you make the most of it.

The covered walkways or passages are architectural features that are specific to Paris. For centuries,  their intimate atmospheres and beautifully preserved facades have tempted visitors and their vintage boutiques and traditional restaurants are flourishing. Discover these character-filled places just a few steps from the Chess Hotel Paris.

Anyone who adores shopping will tell you that nowhere beats Paris for fabulous window displays, window shopping and, of course, shopping. This is even more true during the run up to Christmas when shopping takes on an almost magical dimension. From department stores to animated showcases at the luxurious Opéra district stores, you won't want to miss some of the must -see highlights of Christmas shopping in Paris.

Never has a statement been more accurate. Fashion, haute couture, and shopping events go hand in hand in the city of elegance - and they never disappoint.  The haute couture Fashion Week in July is guaranteed to be another highlight.

f you’re a fashion fan, Paris offers a reason to rejoice this January. First, take advantage of the bargains – the sales start on January 11th and last for five weeks. A few days later, it is the turn of international fashion as Fashion Week arrives in the capital.