La Samaritaine : 1h30 guided tour of La Samaritaine in Paris for 2 to 10 people 1h30 guided tour of La Samaritaine in Paris: history of 19th-century commerce, the two founders: the famous Cognacq-Jay, renovation work on this listed building, craftsmen, history of fashion, all while strolling through the Art Nouveau and Art Deco stores. You will be equipped with an audio-guide. Tours are available in French or English for 2 to 10 people.