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Get up to 20% back on Galeries Lafayette in Europe with your VAT refund. Fashion, Beauty & Cosmetics Hall, Gourmet Food Hall across 10 stores. Paris flagship.
Founded in 1894 by cousins Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn in a small haberdasher’s shop on rue La Fayette, Galeries Lafayette has become France’s most iconic department store. The flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann opened in 1912, featuring a stunning 43-meter Art Nouveau dome designed by architect Ferdinand Chanut—a masterpiece of colored glass and wrought iron. For over 125 years, Galeries Lafayette has defined Parisian retail elegance, hosting 3,500+ brands from fast fashion to haute couture. The store’s free rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of Paris landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and Sacré-Cœur. Today, Galeries Lafayette operates 57 stores across France and 9 international locations.
Galeries Lafayette Boulevard Haussmann is a Parisian institution offering one-stop shopping for 3,500+ brands under a stunning Art Nouveau dome. The 12% VAT refund on purchases over €100 makes luxury accessible—a €1,000 shopping spree becomes €880 after refund. The free rooftop terrace offers unbeatable panoramic views (normally you'd pay €15+ for similar views at Eiffel Tower or Arc de Triomphe). The in-house VAT desk simplifies tax refunds, and the architectural experience alone—the 1912 dome, grand staircases, wrought iron balconies—justifies the visit.
Boulevard Haussmann flagship with Art Nouveau dome and rooftop terrace, 125+ year heritage
Canebière flagship, Mediterranean shopping destination
Part-Dieu location, regional shopping hub
Friedrichstraße 76, 10117 Berlin, Germany
+49 30 209480
11-19 Rue Sainte-Catherine, 33000 Bordeaux, France
+33 5 56 90 92 71
6 Rue du Maréchal Foch, 06400 Cannes, France
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42 Boulevard Eugène Deruelle, 69003 Lyon, France
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2 Rue de la Marne, 44000 Nantes, France
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6 Avenue Jean Médecin, 06000 Nice, France
+33 4 92 17 36 36
40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France
+33 1 42 82 34 56
60 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France
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34 Rue du Vingt-Deux Novembre, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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4-8 Rue Lapeyrouse, 31000 Toulouse, France
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€100.01
20% standard rate
12-15% back
3 months to validate at departure
Free rooftop terrace (8th floor) open 10am-8pm daily—best views of Paris without paying for tickets
VAT refund desk on 1st floor next to Louis Vuitton—process détaxe before leaving France
12% VAT refund on purchases over €100.01 in one day (some sources cite €175 minimum)
Art Nouveau dome is architectural icon—visit even if not shopping, free entry
Lafayette Gourmet food hall offers Parisian delicacies, perfect for gifts or picnics
No. VAT refunds are only available for in-store purchases made in Europe. Online orders shipped internationally are already VAT-exempt.
High-value items (typically over €1,000) may require physical inspection at customs. Keep your purchase in carry-on luggage, not checked bags.
You must validate your VAT refund at your last EU point of departure, not your final destination.
With TravelMoney, refunds are processed instantly once validated at customs. Standard tax-free services can take 4-12 weeks.
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