Everything in Paris is a mixture of style, luxury, perfume, great food and cigarette smokers.
There is of course history in each building and the department store, Galleries Lafayette (more photos) is no exception.
Purchased in 1896, the beautiful glass and steel dome was designed by architect, Georges Chedanne and his pupil Ferdinand Chanut and finished in 1912.
Only in Paris will you find a museum that covers the history of perfume. I discovered the “Musée du Parfum” also known as the Fragonard Musée du Parfum. This museum was created in 1983 by the Fragonard perfume company within a Napoleon III town-house (built 1860.) I was not allowed to take photos inside the museum, however, here is a photo of the orgue à parfum (perfume organ) with tiers of ingredient bottles arranged around a balance used to mix fragrances.
The museum sells perfumes and is located close to the Place de L’Opéra.
As you can see, we’re wearing winter coats in May 2013.
- Place de l’Opéra
And finally the beautiful upscale store “Printemps.” I have never seen so many Chinese tourists buying Luis Vuitton, Chanel and other luxury goods. At the Chanel store, a rope blocked the entrance, and the women were only allowed to go in two at a time. The look of anticipation on their faces reminded me of kids waiting for their favorite ride at Disneyland. I heard it’s the same at Harrods in London.
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