Galeries Lafayette

Department store for the seriously well-heeled
Noteworthy for: The dramatic glass facade and opulent interiors are the work of prize-winning French architect Jean Nouvel, whose notable projects have included the Arab World Institute and Paris' Musée du quai Branly.

The little sister of the French institution, Galeries Lafayette is a stunning building that drips with hundreds of designer labels under one dazzlingly beautiful roof. Construction took five years, a thorn in the side of many commuters, but the results are worth it and Lafayette is now established as one of Berlin's premier department stores.
You'll get lost in here, prowling through Chloé, Dior and Versace. There's also a fantastic food court which, although pricier than the cafes on the street, serves up great French food to boost you with energy enough to keep shopping.