Le Bon Marché A Left Bank icon
Le Bon Marché is a Left Bank department store in the 7th arrondissement. You’ll find fashion, beauty, home décor, and La Grande Épicerie de Paris for gourmet products. The place is chic, bright, and tranquil—ideal for shopping, discovering cutting-edge brands, or simply strolling.
Opened in 1838, the store was transformed from 1852 onward by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut, pioneers of modern retail: fixed prices, exchanges, promotions, and mail-order sales. The building was expanded in the 19th century by architect Louis-Charles Boileau, incorporating metal structures associated with Gustave Eiffel, which give it its iconic look. Since the late 20th century, Le Bon Marché has belonged to the LVMH group, which has made it a must-visit, contemporary Left Bank destination.
Where is Le Bon Marché in Paris?
Le Bon Marché is situated at 24 rue de Sèvres in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. This department store is on the Left Bank, close to Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés.
What are Le Bon Marché’s opening hours?
Le Bon Marché is open daily at the following times:
- Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am–7:45 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am–7:45 pm
How do I get to Le Bon Marché by public transport?
Its central location in Paris makes this department store very easy to reach by public transport. To get to Le Bon Marché easily, choose the lines that stop right opposite the entrance—at the metro station or the bus stop.
Metro
- Lines 10 and 12, Sèvres–Babylone station. Le Bon Marché is a 1-minute walk from the metro exit.
- Line 4, Saint-Placide station. It’s about a 4-minute walk from the metro exit to Le Bon Marché.
Bus
- Lines 63, 68, 70, 83, 84, 86, 94, Sèvres–Babylone stop
- Lines 39, 89, 94, 95, 96, Rennes–Saint-Placide stop
Things to see near Le Bon Marché
The neighborhood around Le Bon Marché is packed with must‑see spots in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, all within walking distance. If you’re going to Le Bon Marché, don’t hesitate to also discover:
Within a 10‑minute walk
- La Grande Épicerie de Paris — right next door, a gourmet fine‑food hall with delicious products
- Hôtel Lutetia — historic Left Bank hotel
- Musée Maillol — modern and contemporary art (temporary exhibitions)
- Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Rue du Bac) — a discreet and surprising place
10–20 minutes on foot
- Saint‑Sulpice Church & Place Saint‑Sulpice — architecture and neighborhood atmosphere
- Jardin du Luxembourg — a large park with its famous fountains. The Luxembourg Garden is home to the French Senate and the Musée du Luxembourg.
- Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés neighborhood — with its bookstores, galleries, boutiques, and iconic Parisian cafés: Café de Flore & Les Deux Magots
- Musée d’Orsay — a museum home to numerous Impressionist masterpieces (on the Seine)
- Musée Rodin & its sculpture garden