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Paris 101: Your Guide to Shopping in Paris

Paris, the “city of love,” is more than just coffee, croissants, art, and romance. Tourists from all over the world go to Paris because it’s known as one of the fashion capitals in the world. Indeed,  shopping in Paris is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you must do.

Read on to discover your guide to shopping in Paris today.

For Your Luxurious Taste

  • Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

24 rue de Sèvres, Paris 75007

Le Bon Marché was Paris's first luxury store. This store has everything you need. Continue! It's a great spot to start shopping.

From macarons to high-end clothes, Le Bon Marché has everything. Among the luxury brands accessible on this site are Marc Jacobs and Maison Cartier.

  • Le Printemps Haussmann

64 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 75009

This luxury spot is magnificent both inside and out. The store is comprised of three nine-story structures; you could easily spend a full day there. Dolce and Gabbana, Armani, Burberry, Jimmy Choo, Prada, and other luxury brands are popular among Parisians.

For the Mall Rat In You

  • Beaugrenelle

16 Rue Linois, Paris 75015

There are 150 stores in this shopping center. After seeing the Eiffel Tower, head to Beaugrenelle to shop at American Vintage, Uniqlo, Tommy Hilfiger, and the North Face.

Because of its love for architecture, the interior of this shopping mall is stunning. After watching a movie, eat. Beaugrenelle's restaurants specialize in Asian and organic food.

  • Champs Élysées & Golden Triangle

Avenue des Champs Élysées

The most popular shopping center in Paris is a must-see for shoppers. The Franklin D. Roosevelt station is located near the Champs-Élysées, where you will find wide sidewalks, outdoor cafes, and the best of the city's businesses.

The Champs Élysées is a one-mile-long avenue studded with chestnut trees and upscale businesses. All retailers, including Gucci, Versace, and Nike, drop their prices during the well-known winter and summer sales.

  • Les Halles

101 Porte Berger, Paris 75001

Les Halles, also known as Forum des Halles, was historically Paris's main restaurant market. It is now an underground shopping center featuring trendy businesses.

This canopy-covered mall has 150 retailers. Lacoste, H&M, Princesse Tam Tam, and Zara are all nearby.

  • Palace Royal Arcades

204 Rue Saint-Honoré, Place du Palais-Royal, Paris 75001

The Palace Royal Arcades are a hidden paradise located behind the 17th-century palace that was originally the Ministry of Culture. Chic Parisian boutiques can be found behind the arcades.

This area has housed affluent shops, cafés, and a theater since the 18th century. Over 40 businesses and boutiques sell vintage Chanel, fragrances, handmade canes, antique silk kimonos, and other items.

For Your Outlet Desires

  • La Vallée Village

3 Cours de la Garonne, Serris 77700

La Vallée Village has over 110 businesses where you can get designer discounts. Discover the latest trends from American and European designers. Summer and autumn clearance sales offer the best deals.

This outlet center, located five minutes from Disneyland-Paris, offers Michael Kors, Armani, Carolina Herrera, Valentine, Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry. The Shopping Express bus operates from La Vallée Village to Place des Pyramides in the 1st Arrondissement.

  • McArthurGlen Troyes

Voie du Bois, Pont-Sainte Marie, Troyes 10150

McArthurGlen Troyes, France's largest outlet mall, is located just outside of Troyes, a medieval town in Champagne. The largest mall contains 84 retailers, including Calvin Klein, Lacoste, and Kookai.

For the Antique Lover

  • Les Puces

87 Rue des Rosiers, Saint-Ouen, 93400

The world's largest flea market is held at Saint-Ouen and Clignancourt. Les Puces has almost 3,000 enterprises, booths, antique shops, and boutiques. You could spend all day there and still miss something. This flea market is so large that you'll need a map or a guide.

  • Réciproque

Rue de la Pompe, 16th Arrondissement, Paris 75116

Visit Paris' largest consignment shop. The seven storefronts of Réciproque total 7,500 square feet. It is ideal for shopping. There are fantastic fashion offers and gift ideas.

Conclusion

Shopping in Paris is an experience longed for by many. As such, take the opportunity and drop by these local shopping spots to hunt for your favorite designers, clothing pieces, and rare vintage items. It’ll surely be worth the trip!

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