Thing to do
Palais Garnier Visit
Self-guided or guided visits of Charles Garnier's opulent 1875 opera house, including the grand staircase, the Grand Foyer and Chagall's auditorium ceiling.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Rooftop
The flagship Paris department store, crowned by a 1912 Art Nouveau glass dome and a rooftop terrace with views across the city's rooftops.
At a glance
- Type
- Department store and rooftop terrace
- Area
- Opéra / Grands Magasins, Paris, France
- Opening
- Open daily
- Official site
- haussmann.galerieslafayette.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Rooftop terrace
- Art Nouveau dome
- Gourmet food hall
Why we recommend it
Even if shopping is not on your list, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann deserves a visit for its interior. The central hall rises beneath a glass-and-steel dome completed in 1912, ringed by ornate balconies and Art Nouveau staircases, while the rooftop terrace sits high above the boulevard.
From the roof, the view takes in the Palais Garnier next door, Sacré-Cœur and the Eiffel Tower. The terrace can close temporarily in bad weather, so pick a clear day. The separate Gourmet store across the street is worth a look for French food gifts, and it is just a short walk from the Palais Garnier.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Rooftop FAQs
Can the rooftop close?
Yes, the store warns that the rooftop may close temporarily in bad weather.
When was the dome built?
The glass and steel dome was completed in 1912.