Anchored at the heart of Paris, the huge department store near Le Pont-Neuf has just re-opened its doors with sumptuous decor retaining the finery of its Art Nouveau and Art Deco past while proudly positioning itself in modernity. The multi-disciplinary design studio Yabu Pushelberg based in Toronto and New York is to be credited with the superb achievement of its elegant interior revamp. La Samaritaine, 9 rue de la Monnaie, Paris 1. www.dfs.com
