Is Le Bon Marché worth it?
Worth it if…Underrated · +17Upmarket 19th-century Left Bank department store with the La Grande Épicerie food hall
Worth it, with conditions. Google 4.5 from 22,000+ reviews; reviewers praise calm, curation and the food hall.
Hype52How famous and hyped it is
Reality69Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.5 ★ Google · 22,285 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Curated luxury fashion, beauty and home in a calmer setting than the Right Bank stores.
Why Reality is 69
Lives up to its fame4/5Google 4.5 from 22,000+ reviews; reviewers praise calm, curation and the food hall.
Value for money3/5Free to enter, but everything inside is luxury-priced.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Galeries Lafayette and Printemps offer similar luxury shopping; the Épicerie and calmer feel set it apart.
Easy to do5/5Metro at the door, open seven days, no tickets or queues.
What people loved
Calm, spacious and beautifully curated — luxury 'not loud about it', less hectic than other Paris department storesLa Grande Épicerie food hall is a highlight for gourmet gifts and snacksStationery, bookshop and home floors are praised as places to lingerHandsome 19th-century architecture; free to wanderWhat wore them down
Prices are steep — it's a luxury store, not a bargain huntLittle to do if you don't want to shop or eatNo rooftop or panoramic view, unlike Galeries LafayetteKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No booking needed; open daily.
EntryFree to enter and browseSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursMon–Sat 10:00–19:45, Sun 11:00–19:45Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
La Grande ÉpicerieGourmet food hall with seating, reached from the store — reviewers' favourite stop for edible giftsSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
AmenitiesWheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms; paid garage parking; cards and contactless acceptedSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed1–2 hours including the food hall; reviewers say you can 'lose hours'Source: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereMetro 10/12 Sèvres-Babylone, at the door; ~15–20 min from Châtelet by metroSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:45 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:45 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:45 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:45 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:45 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:45 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM
In their words
“While the prices are undoubtedly steep, the quality of the products and the stunning architecture make it a must-visit.”
“What I like most is that it doesn't feel overwhelming the way some department stores in Paris can.”
“It's a foodie's heaven with so many different categories of items to check up.”
“Pro Tip: good last stop in Paris for gifts when you get home”
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Questions people ask
Is Le Bon Marché open on Sunday?
Yes, Google lists Sunday hours of 11:00–19:45; Monday–Saturday it opens 10:00–19:45.
What is La Grande Épicerie?
Le Bon Marché's gourmet food hall, with French produce, packaged gifts and places to sit and eat.
Which metro is closest to Le Bon Marché?
Sèvres-Babylone (lines 10 and 12) is right by the store.
Is Le Bon Marché expensive?
Yes — reviewers describe prices as 'undoubtedly steep'; it is a luxury department store, though entry is free.
