La Samaritaine
La Samaritaine is an emblematic Paris department store, founded in 1870 by Ernest Cognacq and Marie-Louise Jaÿ, just a stone’s throw from the Pont Neuf. Its architectural identity blends Art Nouveau and Art Deco, with façades and decorative elements notably by Frantz Jourdain and Henri Sauvage. Closed in 2005 for safety reasons, it was fully renovated by LVMH and the architecture firm SANAA before reopening in 2021. Today, the site houses a luxury department store, the Cheval Blanc hotel, offices, social housing, and a daycare, while preserving historic glass roofs and mosaics. More than a shopping destination, La Samaritaine offers a stroll through Parisian history, balancing modernity with the memory of popular commerce.
Where is La Samaritaine located?
La Samaritaine is located in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, between Rue de Rivoli and the Seine, a short walk from the Pont Neuf and the Louvre. It occupies a whole city block, with entrances on Rue de la Monnaie, Rue de Rivoli, and Quai du Louvre (Cheval Blanc hotel at 8 Quai du Louvre). Address: 9 Rue de la Monnaie, 75001 Paris.
La Samaritaine’s opening hours
La Samaritaine is open every day from 10:00 to 20:00. Hours may vary; please consult the official website for up-to-date details.
How to get to La Samaritaine by public transport?
Its central location in Paris makes La Samaritaine very easy to reach by public transport.
Metro
- Line 7: Palais Royal (Musée du Louvre) station
- Lines 1, 4, 7, 11 and 14: Châtelet station. La Samaritaine is an 8-minute walk from the metro (take exit 13 “r. des Lavandières”).
- Line 1: Louvre–Rivoli station
RER
- RER A: Châtelet–Les-Halles station. La Samaritaine is an 8-minute walk from the RER (take exit 2 “Forum Porte Berger”).
Bus
- Lines 27, 58, 70, 87: Pont Neuf–Quai-des-Grands-Augustins stop
- Line 67: Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre stop
- Lines 21, 67, 69, 72, 74, 85: Louvre–Rivoli stop
Attractions around La Samaritaine
Here is a selection of places to see near La Samaritaine:
- Pont Neuf — with its view of the Seine and the Île de la Cité.
- Place Dauphine — perfect for a coffee break.
- Sainte-Chapelle/Conciergerie — plan your visit and buy timed-entry tickets.
- The Louvre — visit the world’s most famous museum.
- Pont des Arts — with its view toward the Institut de France.