They aren't open on Sunday, but they are open on Friday and Saturday until 7:30(they open at 9:30 am). There are visitor books handed out at the hotel which give 20% off everything in Galleries Lafayette except the food. It also gives immediate tax credit of 12% off right in the store. Our daughter went crazy there. It is an incredible store. You needn't shop anywhere else!! One stop shopping. All of the boutiques have boutiques inside this store. I don't mean to cost you any money!! wink
Galeries Lafayette PARIS HAUSSMANN
40, boulevard Haussmann
75009 PARIS
Metro stop : Chaussée d'Antin La Fayette

For a beautiful view, try to have dessert at Georges at the Pompideau Center. I was NOT impressed with the restaurant, Georges. It is overpriced and not that good, but the view is incredible.

If Sarah or Gretchen sews, don't miss the fabric area by the Sacre Coeur..it is incredible. I've never seen so much beautiful material.

For art...There is a hidden Monet museum...Musee Marmottan. It has the largest collection of Monets in the world. My other favorites are the Rodin Museum and the D'Orsay. If you like art, these three museums should not be missed. Of course, if you like modern art, there is the Pompideau Center.

This is one city I would skip the on-off busses. They are awful. You will waste too much time. It is better to do the metro or walk. Don't take the metro at night. It is not safe. The regular busses are fine. If you have time, Versailles is worth seeing.

My favorite areas are the Marais area and St. Germaine for wandering through the neighborhoods. The Champs Elysees has become honky tonk.

I hope this helps and that the three of you have an absolutely wonderful time and hope to see you again on our travels on when we are in AZ. How long will Gretchen be gone?

I'll write to one of my friends who was there this weekend and see if she has any tidbits to add.