10 Reasons to Visit Printemps Paris

All roads lead to Printemps in Paris. This iconic department store, on Boulevard Haussmann in the very heart of Paris, attracts fashion, beauty and lifestyle enthusiasts of all ages from every corner of the globe, all keen to discover its exquisite collections.

1. Welcome to Paris, welcome to Printemps!

Printemps thrives on diverse cultures and nationalities, celebrating the richness of talent from across the globe. Whether you’re passionate about fashion, beauty, or lifestyle, Printemps is your go-to destination. This season, dive into the vibrant universe of renowned American artist Mike Perry, a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design whose unique works, steeped in pop culture, are sure to dazzle and inspire. Or enjoy an unparalleled shopping experience accompanied by one of Printemps’ highly-trained personal assistants or personal shoppers. At this famous store, you will discover a world of possibilities, where each encounter is a source of inspiration.  

2. Sun Club Veuve Clicquot

This summer, Maison Veuve Clicquot is launching its first Sun Club in France, at the panoramic terrace on the seventh floor of Printemps Haussmann women’s building. Enjoy one of the best views in Paris while you sip on the new ‘Rich’ cuvée, available in white and rosé. Designed in collaboration with the Marseille-based Marcel Poulain studio, the Sun Club’s bar, tables, poufs and umbrellas all feature Veuve Clicquot’s iconic shade of yellow. A summer menu of sweet and savoury bites is available throughout the day to complement the ‘Rich’ cuvées, which are best enjoyed chilled or on ice. The Sun Club will remain open until September 30.

3. Chocolate heaven with Alain Ducasse 

Printemps du Goût welcomes a new pop-up on the ground floor of Printemps Hausmann Women’s building in the form of Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse. Ducasse’s Chocolate Flight, a collection as inventive as it is exquisite, promises sheer indulgence from the imagination of one of the undisputed masters of gastronomy. Sample meticulously roasted chocolate in ganaches, pralines and more either in store or take them home to savour at your leisure. 

4. Get set for summer

Explore an exquisite selection of swimsuits and essential accessories for the summer season on the sixth floor, under the majestic Wybo dome. Here, the summer atmosphere has been recreated, with decor evocative of the beach and sun, inviting you to an escape to sunny shores tout de suite!  

5. New restaurant IKÊ

Restaurateur Stéphane Abby signs IKÊ, a table with an unprecedented concept perched on the eighth floor of Printemps du Goût’s men’s building, with a view over the Paris skyline. IKÊ combines the technique and precision of Japanese cuisine with the rhythm of South American influences, and is an all-round tribute to the best products from land and sea. IKÊ is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 8pm and Sunday 11am to 8pm.

6. Minimal chic

Make the most of the minimal trend at Printemps Haussmann’s new space especially dedicated to minimal chic on the fourth floor of the women’s building. Treat yourself with this exclusive selection of the best chic and minimal international brands. Quiet luxury is known for its lack of large logos, patterns or garish details and its use of fine materials and clean silhouettes – pieces that will have a place in your wardrobe for years to come. 

7. Typology at Printemps

Since April, iconic skincare brand Typology has extended its universe exclusively at Printemps Haussmann. Founded by Ning Li, until now, the brand was only available online but to celebrate its fifth birthday it has chosen to go in-store at Printemps. 

8. Grand Déballage: fashion, accessories and design

For end-of-series favourites and last-chance pieces, Printemps Haussmann invites you to its Grand Déballage on the first floor of the men’s building. This chic space is the place to go for new and second-hand luxury and designer items at unprecedented prices, from clothing to accessories to home décor. At Printemps, Grand Déballage is regularly refreshed with new arrivals so there’s always something new to fall in love with. 

9. Tchaga hair salon

Brice Tchaga, known simply as Tchaga, is the star hairdresser to top athletes, including his childhood friend Kylian Mbappé and DJ and producer Snake and Gims. His salon, on the seventh floor of Printemps Haussmann men’s building, with its 360° views over Paris’s most beautiful monuments, is his first salon dedicated to male beauty. It’s the perfect place to relax and allow yourself to be pampered.

10. Your exclusive shopping experience with France Today and Le Printemps Paris

Le Printemps Paris is delighted to offer France Today readers an exclusive shopping experience. Simply take your exclusive welcome offer to the reception desk at Printemps Hausmann and enjoy 5% off on your shopping and a 12% tax refund.