Founded in 1852, Le Bon Marché is about as Parisian as department stores come - although most locals prefer calling this a "very large boutique". Owned by LVMH and originally designed by Gustav Eiffel's team, this little emporium (some claim, the oldest in the world) might not be as huge as its competitors on the right bank, but the selection is still amazing and carefully chosen by its buyers. And the one benefit it has over Printemps and Galeries Lafayette? It's never too busy and very few tourists actually venture to the store, which makes shopping here so much more relaxing.
