What are the largest department store chains in France in 2026?
In 2026, France’s department store and large-format fashion retail sector is led by a mix of historic luxury names and high-volume nationwide chains. When ranked strictly by number of stores, urban retail giant Monoprix takes the top position, followed by major menswear networks such as Jules and Celio.
Together, these five brands represent the core of France’s modern department-store and large-format fashion retail sector, combining luxury flagships, nationwide fashion networks, and dense urban coverage.
Monoprix
≈ 800 LOCATIONS (January 17, 2026)
Île-de-France holds the highest concentration of Monoprix stores, anchoring its 800-location network. Its dominance relies on a “city-center lifestyle” model, blending gourmet food with chic fashion and creative home decor, offering an urban elegance that traditional retailers cannot match.
Jules
≈ 250–300 LOCATIONS (January 17, 2026)
Île-de-France holds the highest concentration of Jules stores, anchoring its 300-location network. Its dominance relies on a “Men in Progress” sustainable model and affordable, versatile urban fashion, offering eco-conscious style and value that traditional French retailers cannot match.
Celio
≈ 250 LOCATIONS (January 17, 2026)
Île-de-France holds the highest concentration of Celio stores, anchoring its 250-location French network. Its dominance relies on the “Be Normal” accessibility model and dynamic pop-culture collaborations, offering essential men’s style that traditional fashion retailers cannot match.
Galeries Lafayette
≈ 49–50 LOCATIONS (January 17, 2026)
Île-de-France holds the highest concentration of Galeries Lafayette stores, anchoring its 57-location French network. The chain’s dominance relies on its “Art of Living” ethos, the (RE)STORE circular fashion space, and exclusive “Go for Good” sustainable labels, offering a curated luxury experience that traditional regional retailers cannot match.
Printemps
≈ 21 LOCATIONS (January 17, 2026)
Île-de-France holds the highest concentration of Printemps stores, anchoring its 20-location French network. The chain’s dominance relies on its “7ème Ciel” circular economy floor, high-touch luxury concierge services, and exclusive designer collaborations, offering a refined, sustainable shopping experience that traditional department stores cannot match.
| Rank | Brand | Number of Locations | Regions Present In | Cities Present In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Monoprix | 800 | 5+ major regions | 10+ cities |
| #2 | Jules | 250–300 | All major regions (10+) | 12+ cities |
| #3 | Celio | 250 | All major regions (10+) | 12+ cities |
| #4 | Galeries Lafayette | 49–50 | All major regions (10+) | 40+ cities |
| #5 | Printemps | 21 | 5+ major regions | 9+ cities |
