VOICED : French historians fight to save iconic La Samaritaine buildings

The video discusses the Lasama Heaton Department store in Paris, highlighting its historical significance and the need for repair before its closure in 2005. Despite efforts to preserve the original buildings, most have been demolished. The luxury group LVMH plans a 460 million euro redevelopment, including a luxury hotel, designer stores, and local authority apartments. The project aims to blend with the environment and create over 2000 jobs, with the new store opening in 2016. Only the principal building facing the Seine, classified as a historic monument, will be preserved.

What will be the appearance of the new facade according to the company's description?

How many jobs does LVMH claim its project will create?