This department store is known not only among shopping enthusiasts, but also among art historians. Its facade and enormous stained-glass dome are listed as part of the historical heritage of France! The dome is located above the department store's main restaurant and consists of 3185 pieces of colored glass. It was built for almost 20 years and completed more than half a century ago, but to this day it remains an absolutely incredible sight. Many restaurant visitors get the feeling that they have come to have lunch in the Лувр or booked a table in Нотр-Дам-де-Пари.
The Au Printemps department store itself consists of three buildings, which are connected to each other by overhead passageways. By the way, translated, "Au Printemps" means "Spring." The founder of the department store, Jules Jaluzot, was undoubtedly a romantic at heart. Its innovative spirit was also captured by the architect who built the building, - Paul Sédille. Incidentally, 16 years after opening, a major fire broke out in the department store. But the building was fully restored.
Today, Au Printemps is a total of 25 floors with hundreds of shops. Here you can buy men's, women's, and children's clothing, home goods, perfumery, accessories, and much more. Russian-speaking consultants work here for visitors, and there are Tax Free refund points. In addition, purchases made can be delivered directly to your hotel, and the boutiques accept not only euros, but also other foreign currencies.
