Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville, Department store in Le Marais, France
The Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville is a large department store on Rue de Rivoli with eight floors of fashion, home goods, beauty products, and hardware spread across connected buildings. The store brings together numerous brands and product categories under one address in the heart of the Marais district.
The store was founded in 1856, starting with goods sold from carts before establishing a permanent location across from City Hall. Over the decades, it evolved into one of Paris's major department stores.
The name comes from its proximity to the Hôtel de Ville, the city hall across the street, which marked the store's historic connection to the neighborhood. Local shoppers treat it as a gathering place where French brands, international designers, and artisanal goods exist side by side.
The store is easy to reach on foot from nearby metro stops and bus lines, located on a busy street with good pedestrian access. Elevators serve all floors, and nearby parking options are available for those arriving by car.
The rooftop contains an urban farm growing vegetables and herbs, along with a bar offering views of the Seine and surrounding Paris rooftops. Many visitors pass through without discovering this quiet retreat above the busy street.
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