The architecture of the Opéra district certainly represents one of the finest legacies of Haussmann town planning from the Second Empire.
Gathering of beautiful period buildings, this area grouping the 9th, 2nd and 1st arrondissement, has succeeded in the challenge of modernizing itself while retaining its beauty dating from the nineteenth century. Loaded with a very broad cultural heritage, the Opéra district gradually became a temple of shopping and fashion, with the opening of department stores at the end of the XNUMXth century.
During a walk in this district, do not miss the Boulevard Haussman, on which sit the Department Stores: the famous Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, Printemps Haussmann, but also a myriad of unmissable boutiques: Zara, Mango, Adidas, H&M, Sephora, Minelli…
On theOpera Avenue, you will also find various shops: fashion, beauty, stationery… For fashionistas, we advise you to pop into Levi's, Anthropologie and Pourchet. Beautystas, for their part, will necessarily find their happiness at Basket of the Senseset Paris Duty Freewhile aesthetes and other literary people will lose themselves at Brentano's, the American bookstore. A little hungry during your shopping break? You will have the choice between the donuts of Besties Bakery, the pretty sweets of Cédric Groletor the macaroons of Pierre Hermé.
If you are looking to settle down to have a good hot chocolate or sip a cocktail, you will be delighted by all the cafes available to you on the Boulevard des Capucines, starting with the famous Cafe de la Paix, a meeting place for Parisians since 1862.
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Discover the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and climb to the rooftop of the Grand Magasin to admire Paris
The 7 floors of the Haussmann store bring together a fabulous offer of more than 3500 brands. It is the largest collection of women's fashion in the world, at the forefront of trends, concentrating the most chic labels. The spirit of the designers, whose outfits occupy a completely redesigned space, permeates the atmosphere of the store.
40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris. 01 42 82 34 56
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Must-see visits
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Visit the Opera Garnier
Monumentto the magnificence representative of the great works undertaken under Napoleon III, the Opéra Garnier (so named after its architect) offers, in addition to its façade, its Grand Escalier, its ornaments and its Chagall ceiling, the flagship of French playful and choreographic works. A world-renowned institution, it has seen on its boards evolvethe biggest names in danceand opera.
8 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris. 01 71 25 24 23
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Visit the Jacquemart-André Museum and enjoy a tea in the private lounge of this former private mansion
Nestled in a magnificent Second Empire mansion, the Jacquemart-André museumpresents art collectionsworthy of the greatest museums. Edward Andre, XNUMXth century collector, and his wife Nelie Jacquemart, renowned portrait painter, traveled across Europe and the Orient to acquire the rarest works of art and furniture. This Hotel reveals spaces inhabited in the XNUMXth century: state rooms, monumental staircase, winter garden and other private apartments... which makes it a unique place in Paris.
158 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris. 01 45 62 11 59
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Meet the wax stars of the Grévin Museum
Inaugurated in 1882, Musee Grevin is still in vogue today with adults and children alike. Within it, you will go from room to room, discovering the different Themes of each: the cocktail room, the Théâtre du Tout-Paris, the Parisian brasserie, great politicians, pop stars, XNUMXth century clichés and much more. Albert Einstein, Britney Spears, Molière or Kylian Mbappe, you will be amazed! The opportunity to immortalize your meeting with these wax personalities, larger than life.
10 Boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris. 01 47 70 85 05
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Take to the skies and discover Paris in 3D at FlyView Paris
Virtual Reality Attraction, Flyview proposes to fly over Paris and discover the various monuments of the capital, as we have never seen them... When the time comes for departure, we settle down in our jetpack and after fastening your seatbelt, we put on our virtual reality headset: let's go for takeoff!
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Restaurants to trust
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For lunch in a typical Parisian place:
The Cafe of Peace
Find out more about the Café de la Paix.
The Café de la Paix, 5 Place de l'Opéra 75009 Paris.
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For lunch, see and be seen:
Montecito
Find out more about Montecito.
Montecito, 27 – 29 Boulevard des Capucines, 75002 Paris.
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To bring a date:
Coco Paris
Find out more about CoCo Paris.
Coco at the Opera Garnier, 1 Place Jacques Rouché, 75009 Paris
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For a typical Parisian bistronomic lunch:
The Gramont
Find out more about the Gramont.
Gramont, 15 Boulevard des Italiens, 75002 Paris
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For lunch on the go:
Galeries Lafayette Gourmet
Find out more about Galeries Lafayette Gourmet.
Galeries Lafayette Gourmet, 35 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris
