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Paris is a leader in the fashion world, famous for its high end design. Here, window shopping (known to the French as "window licking") in the bountiful boutiques can be a cultural experience. Department stores were invented in Paris, and they are often beautiful monuments to fine living. The Galeries Lafayette, with its belle \xe9poque dome, is a classic example. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com.