1923 – Samaritaine Department Store, Paris

Architect: Franz Jourdain & Henri Sauvage

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A magnificent department store on the banks of the Seine that includes several buildings on a couple of streets. A richly decorated cast iron interior with many levels and a magnificent view from the restaurant on the top floor. Many of the facades have elaborate decoration and metalwork.