La Samaritaine
…of Paris, France. The nearest metro station is Pont-Neuf. Established in 1870 by Ernest Cognacq, it is now owned by the luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. (through Groupe Bon Marché) In 1870 Ernest Cognacq opened La Samaritaine, on the corner of Rue du Pont-Neuf and Rue de la Monnaie. In 1872 Cognacq…