Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Part 3
The Cupola (Dome)
10 Fun Facts:
Inaugurated in 1912.
Designed in Art Nouveau style by architect Ferdinand Chanut, who colaborated with Édouard Schenk (steel frame work) and Jacques Grüber (stained glass work)
The Art Nouveau styled cupola beautifully complements the ironwork (designed by Louis Majorelle) on the balconies.
The Cupola sits 43m (141ft) above the ground floor.
The glass dome is supported by “…10 concrete pillars linked by arches that open onto the surrounding stories.”
The beautiful stained glass panels stretch over 1000m2 (10,763sft).
During WWll, the dome was actually taken apart and stored to protect it from shattering during bomb raids.
The Cupola is now considered a national monument.
Seasonal decorations under the dome always add to the extraordinary, magical nature of Galeries Lafayette.
Step out on a glass walk (16m or 52ft above ground). Look up for a spectacular view of the Cupola!
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
40 Boulevard Haussmann
75009