January and February are the perfect time for shopping in Parisian stores, with significant discounts and fashion shows. During this period, you can also save on hotel accommodation.
July is a great month of discounts, but accommodation will cost more than in January and February.
October. If you don't want to go bankrupt or spend more for the same thing that will cost 40-90% less in February, then October is the worst month for shopping in Paris.
In outline:
The winter discount season starts on the second Tuesday of January and lasts for five weeks.
Summer discounts start on the second Tuesday of June and also last for five weeks.
Inter-seasonal discounts are also possible, for example - in a separate chain of stores or on special days, such as "3 days of crazy discounts" (3 jours de folies) and when the last season's collections are being liquidated.
Markets of Paris
On the outskirts of Paris, there is a large part of the flea markets (marchés aux puces), which are open on weekends. Among the most famous: Flea market Santuyen, Vanves and Montreuil (Puces de Saint-Ouen, Vanves, Montreuil).
For bargain shopping It is worth visiting the Barbès market (le marché de Barbès). The Barbès quarter itself is famous for its Mediterranean atmosphere: every Wednesday and Saturday, merchants display their goods along the entire length of the Boulevard de la Chapelle.
One of the best places For buying souvenirs and original things in Paris, there are outlets, for example, in the village of La Vallée Village, which is located in Serris, not far from Disneyland Paris.
Ideal time for shopping: January and July.
Tip: go shopping at the market on Sunday or Monday when the city shops are closed.
Opening hours of the main shops: from 10-00 to 19-00 (22-00).
Most grocery stores are open from 9:00 to 20:00.
The main markets open in the morning and work until lunch.
Terms for shopaholics
Soldes - discounts,
Stock,
Magasins d'usines - shops where things are sold at the manufacturer's price,
à degriffes - items are sold with torn tags and cannot be returned.
Fashionable Paris. Shops, department stores and boutiques in Paris
Paris - center haute couture haute couture and ready-to-wear, so there are numerous Fashion Weeks throughout the year. In order not to miss the shows of the lines of the spring-summer season, you need to plan a trip for the end of January, for the shows of the winter season - in early July. The ready-to-wear lines are presented mainly a few weeks later. To keep abreast of new fashion trends, shopping is a must in the huge world-famous premium department stores on Haussmann Boulevard: Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. By the way, the guidebooks say that these department stores are the second most visited places by tourists (after the Eiffel Tower).
The area in which these prestigious stores are located is full of stores of the most famous brands. To shop in premium boutiques, you need to leave the 9th arrondissement and head towards Place de la Madeleine or Place Vendôme. On the way, you can visit the boutiques in the closed passages of the old buildings, opened in the 19th century. Among the most famous, we can mention the Vivienne Gallery, the Choiseul passage on the streets of the same name, or the Cairo passage (le passage du Caire) on Cairo Square. Premium boutiques are located around and on Faubourg Saint-Honoré itself, and from the Champs Elysees, on Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Ideal time for shopping with discounts: January and July; shops are closed on Sundays. Since September 2012, some opening hours have changed to please shopaholics, so check the websites of the shops you are interested in to check if they are open on Sunday.
Address note: you should visit Le Bon Marché (Le Bon Marché, 24 rue de Sèvres (7e)), the first department store in Paris (and in the world), opened in 1838. Be on the right bank.
Tip: Considering the wide range of shopping destinations, plan your itinerary with your favorite brands in mind, and that many brands may have multiple stores. Periodically check the websites of large premium department stores, as the list of brands represented often changes and may be supplemented.
Parisian souvenirs
In the era of online shopping, you can buy a lot of things with the inscription "Paris". But the best memory will be a souvenir that you choose and see in reality for yourself. In addition to buying things famous brands and haute couture, you need to use the opportunity of a trip to Paris to buy something that is not available anywhere else. With a cardboard bag inscribed with the name of the store you just left with an amazing purchase, neatly wrapped in rustling paper, with a Hermès brand scarf fluttering in the wind, you will turn into a real Parisian or Parisian for a while.
And at home, opening a box of Mariage Frères tea, you will once again plunge into the pleasant memories of your trip and shopping in Paris. Grocery stores in Paris offer various delicious "souvenirs" to visitors that are more affordable than a pure silk tie... Buy a box of Pierre Hermé chocolates (sold in many stores, in particular in the Galeries Lafayette), or fruit marmalade from Hédiard ( Place Madeleine) and don't forget a box of Ladurée macarons!
If it seems to you that a caricature drawn by an artist on Place Tartre in Montmartre is too ordinary and standard, feel free to go to the art gallery of the Saint-Germain quarter or walk along the Seine embankment, choosing hand-drawn postcards, posters. On bookstore layouts, you can find many bright paintings and books with the theme of Paris.
Perfume is more budgetary to buy in "Duty free".
The perfect time for shopping: every season has its own souvenir. Christmas - decorations in the Lafayette Galleries, Easter chocolate figurines and eggs - in stores from Patrick Roger (Patrick is the best master chocolatier in Paris), etc.
Note: Christmas markets (les marchés de Noël) are open from November until the end of December. This is the perfect time to buy original gifts for yourself and your loved ones.
Tip: visit le Marais if you are interested in shopping in kitsch boutiques and designer stores.
2 days for everything. Shopping on the weekend.
Both winter and summer are suitable for shopping in Paris. And if you are flying specifically for a "weekend" shopping trip to Paris, you need to prepare. Make a plan and find out the information in advance. So,
*plan Saturday as a day of shopping in boutiques and department stores, because most of them will be closed on Sundays;
* on Sunday, go for shopping on regular and flea markets(markets of antiques and the most interesting things for creative people): Vanves flea market or the market on Rue Mouffetard. Some of the markets are open on Mondays: the Saint-Ouen flea market (Puces de Saint-Ouen), the Montroy flea market. In the summer, from July 21 to August 21, you will have a great opportunity to relax in Paris Plage, on the banks of the Seine. In the cold season, it is better to make purchases in the closed passages of boutiques, where you can relax after an exciting shopping in numerous tea shops and coffee houses.
Note address:
*famous beer gardens on Boulevard Saint-Germain: Les Deux Magots and le Café de Flore near Saint-Germain metro station, the world-famous Procope cafe on rue Mazarine;
* L'Heure Gourmande tea salon, in the Dauphiné passage, Saint-Germain quarter;
* Enjoy hot chocolate at Angelina on Rivoli Street (rue de Rivoli 226).
We plan shopping in Paris correctly. Parisian quarters
Paris is one of the world capitals for shopping. It's easy to get confused by the sheer number of new offerings from department stores, boutiques, retail chains and designers. For optimal shopping, we present several ideas for the quarters of the city, which combine the following criteria: fashion, brand, place, exclusivity.
On Saturdays, there are large crowds of buyers in the tourist districts. For the sake of personal comfort, we advise you to go shopping in the morning.
Right Bank of Paris (Rive droite)
Quarter le Haut-Marais
Now this quarter is becoming very fashionable. It is located around the Rue Vieille de Temple, starting from Rue Francs-Bourgeois - and up to Rue République. There are many boutiques of young creatives in the field of design and fashion, stores of popular, proven and affordable brands: Zadig & Voltaire, La Fée Maraboutée, Abi d'abou Bazaar, American Apparel, Isabelle Marant. If you turn to the small lanes of the quarter, you can find various interesting shops and galleries.
Rue Bretagne area: numerous food shops, wine boutiques, book store, flower shops and the Marché des Enfants Rouges market, which serves excellent bento and couscous (Arab cuisine) and wonderful cheeses.
Opposite the winter circus (Cirque d'hiver) on Temple Boulevard, there is a large four-story store with Rougier & Plé art supplies and tools, as well as a store with dog accessories. At 111 Beaumarchais Boulevard, there is a Merci store: half tool, half decorative accessories, half flower display, half books and fashion, but not half the price (expensive).
Hôtel de ville, Rue Rivoli
On Hôtel de ville square is the popular and relatively inexpensive department store BHV (Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville), famous for its departments for home goods, tools, lighting, interior design ... This large department store has large departments with leather goods, clothes, jewelry. Since September 2012, a department with shoes has been opened here. We advise you to climb to the roof of the beautiful old BHV building to admire the panorama of the eternal young and fashionable city.
On Rue Rivoli, towards the Louvre, there are shops of such "casual" brands as: H&M, Etam, Séphora, C&A, Zara, Footlocker, Minelli. If you walk along the streets near les Halles, you can find shops of other, lesser known brands. If you like things from KooKaï, André, Des Filles à la Vanille, Mademoiselle Bio, head to Rue Rivoli towards the Bastille. If you go up and turn from Rivoli to the neighboring streets - Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie and Bourg Tibourg, you can find boutiques with interior design items, cosmetics, tea shops Mariage Frères, Palais des thé, etc.
Marais quarter, Francs Bourgeois street
Shopping on Rue Francs Bourgeois caters to the discerning clientele, for more expensive fashions from Zadig & Voltaire, clothes from Muji (N°47), Comptoir des cotonniers (No. 33), Mellow Yellow (No. 43), Filofax (No. 32) , cosmetics from Guerlain, L'Occitane, Kiehl's Mac, Mufe, Bobby Brown (between No. 1 and 17). In the beautiful courtyard of house number 8 is the fabric store L'Entrée des Fournisseurs. On Rue François Miron, on the opposite side of Rue Saint-Antoine, you will enjoy shopping at Izraël Culinary Shop. Here you can find hundreds of types of the rarest spices, dried fruits, various oils and everything you can imagine as ingredients for preparing delicious dishes. Eminent chefs of the best restaurants in Paris often come here. Customers never cease to wonder how so many treasures can fit in such a small area of the store. The street is also lined with gift shops Azag and Sentou (houses no. 9 and 29), oriental Japanese stores (N°11 Kazé, N°13 Ikat) and a cute toy store Les Fanfans (n°42). If you're looking for US-made items, head to Saint-Paul Street (No. 20), Thanksgiving Supermarket, which stocks a wide selection of food and kitchen equipment.
Palais Royal quarter, Rue Saint-Anne
This quarter is called the "Japanese quarter of Paris". It is located near Rue Saint-Anne. There are Japanese grocery stores Kioko, Juji-ya, K-mart, Isse, kitchenware stores, JUNKUDO bookstore and others.
In this quarter, there is also a covered arcade with boutiques of the Vivienne Gallery (Galerie Vivienne).
Shopaholics are not born, they become after they visit the shopping centers of Paris. Bright halls filled with fashionable clothes, luxurious jewelry, exquisite fragrances, stylish shoes and insanely attractive accessories will deprive anyone of their will.
Some prefer to shop at flea markets, some in small shops, others prefer branded ones.
| Shopping center | Underground | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| Galeries Lafayette | Chausey d'Antin La Fayette and Havre-Comartin | From 9:30 to 20:30 |
| Printemps Haussmann | Havre Comartin | 9:35 - 20:00, Thursday until 20:45, and Sunday 11:00 - 19:00 |
| Les Quatre Temps | La Defense | From 10:00 to 20:00 |
| Carrousel du Louvre | Palais Royal – Musee du Louvre | From 10:00 to 20:00 |
| Forum des Halles | Les Halles and Chatelet | 10:00 – 20:00 except Sunday |
| Le Bon Marches | Sevres-Babylone | Open daily at 10:00 - 20:00, and on Thursday until 21:00 |
| Bercy Village | Cour Saint-Emilion | From 11:00 to 21:00 |
| Bercy2 | Cour Saint-Emilion | From 11:00 to 20:30 |
| Hotel de Ville | Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri - 9:20 – 19:30 |
But only in the vast areas of commercial centers are collected all kinds of goods, from cute knick-knacks and souvenirs to branded items. We are going after them now, so leave all the worries to the house elves, and take part in the orgy of consumerism.
1 Galeries Lafayette
Gallery
Galeries Lafayette in Paris is more like a beautiful fairy tale palace under a glass dome with stained glass windows, bathed in backlight illumination, marble and gold trim.
Over an area of over 30,000 sq. m housed wine supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, fast foods and delicatessen shops, but most importantly - hundreds of outlets with all kinds of goods. Among them are such famous brands as Armani, Trussardi, L´oreal Paris, Cristian Lacrua, Galliano, Calvin Klein, Montana, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Chanel and others.
This is the most expensive shopping center in the capital, but also the most beautiful, where for a few hours the world becomes perfect, the mood is peaceful, and the background music is hypnotic.
People come here not only for new clothes, but to admire the building itself and the views that open from the height of the gallery to Montmartre and the Opéra Garnier, opposite which it stands. And when the time of the Christmas holidays comes, a magnificently decorated huge Christmas tree appears in the central hall.
Even without planning to buy anything, visit this place at 40 Haussmann Boulevard for the sake of curiosity, because it also hosts celebrity meetings, plays, all kinds of shows and free Friday fashion shows.
- Opening hours: 9:30 - 20:30.
- Metro stations nearby: Chausey d'Antin La Fayette and Havre-Comartin.
2 Printemps Haussmann
Printemps Haussmann department store
Located a block from Lafayette at 64 Boulevard Haussmann, this department store is no less spectacular. You can walk along it like a museum, admiring the amazing decoration of the decoration, the mirrored dome of 3185 colored glass elements and the panorama of the city that opens from the windows.
Founded in 1865, the store was conceived as a place for people with sophisticated aesthetic tastes, who are not indifferent to elegant outfits. He managed to keep his creed, and now most of the leading fashion houses are concentrated on his vast territory.
"Spring" is the poetic translation of the name of the gallery, which occupies an area of 44,000 square meters. m, which are distributed between three 25-storey buildings connected by air passages.
- Printemps Home presents men's clothing, fragrance and footwear lines. Naturally, they are also not deprived of sonorous brand names, so that strong representatives of humanity look metrosexual to match the fair sex.
- Printemps Beauty & Home combines women's and men's fashion trends. It also offers products for children, furniture and everything you need to decorate your home. Here you can buy souvenirs, sports and tourist equipment, delicacies and much more. And when things and prices fill your eyes, it's nice to sit in a local cafe, admiring the views of Paris with a cup of aromatic coffee and fresh pastries.
If you are planning to shop at Printemps Haussmann, keep in mind that the higher the floor, the more expensive the goods.
Guides are provided as a service. trading floors speaking in different languages, including in Russian.
If you are going to spend a lot of money in numerous departments, so as not to pay in each separately, on the first floor you can fill out a form for registering the “combined purchase” service, and then you can deposit the total amount into the cashier upon completion of shopping.
In addition to the fact that on the eve of the holidays, total discounts of up to 80% are announced here, so foreigners can return 12% of the total amount spent. This is called "Tax-Free", and you can use it either on the zero tier of the department store, or at the point where the purchase was made.
- Opening hours: 9:35 - 20:00, Thursday until 20:45, and Sunday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Near the metro station: Havre-Comartin.
3 Les Quatre Temps
Les Quatre Temps Shopping Center
At 15, Parvis de la Defense is one of the most popular department stores in the capital - Les Quatre Temps, whose name translates as "4 times".
To understand what draws the Parisians to him, go to, so unlike the rest of the city. Instead of ancient buildings with bizarre architecture, you will see a futuristic world of glass with a mirror surface, which reflects and multiplies the surrounding space.
Among the crystal skyscrapers, there is a 5-storey building - the largest shopping center in Paris and one of the largest in Europe. More than two hundred stores and 43 restaurants fit on its square, so the choice of assortment will impress anyone.
From the bottom up to the second floor, the brands Massimo Dutti and Sandro, Tissot and Zara, Lcl and H&M, Desigual and Esprit, Mango and Aldo offer shoes, wardrobe items and stylish accessories. At Zara Home, look for something for the home interior, and at Darty - electronics.
At level zero, you can explore the collections of CDs and books in the Cultura store. Climbing up to the first floor, you will find a post office and banks, McDonalds and several restaurants, while Naturalia will appeal to fans of organic food.
On the second floor, children's goods - toys and outfits for young dandies. For parents, this is a dangerous zone, because your child will definitely not allow you to leave the cherished territory without new fun.
On the third tier, the choice of cafes, bars and restaurants is even greater. Starbucks gives coffee to go, and if you crave spectacles, head to the cinema after sending the kids to the game room.
Three floors are also occupied by the Auchan supermarket with a variety of goods, including groceries, household chemicals, clothing, cosmetics and various trifles.
The Tax-Free system also works here, but each outlet makes a refund of part of the money individually.
- Metro station: La Defense.
- Open all days of the week: 10:00 – 20:00.
4 Carrousel du Louvre
Carrousel du Louvre
It is impossible to visit Paris and not visit the Louvre. And in order to combine sightseeing with shopping, the city administration decided that the appearance of a commercial center near the royal palace was a great idea. But so that it does not violate the harmony of the architecture of the historical monument, it was placed underground in the place where the glass pyramid rises. The second part of it descends in mirror repetition into the center of the department store foyer.
Since the Carousel du Louvre is more focused on tourists, there are many souvenir shops where you can buy postcards and posters, figurines, key rings, bags, jewelry, tablecloths, printed editions. But there are also more expensive products: leather bags, perfumes with cosmetics, watches and jewelry presented by famous brands: Swarovski and Lalique, Tie Rack and Lacoste, Fragonard and L’Occitane, Apple and others.
Like other major shopping centers in Paris, Carousel du Louvre offers a variety of services. In restaurants you can eat deliciously, use ATMs and car rentals, exchange currency and contact the tourist center, buy tickets to the Louvre and other museums: Versailles, Orangerie, Orsay, Picasso.
- The department store is located on St. Rivoli, 99.
- Nearest metro station: Palais Royal - Musee du Louvre.
- Open daily: 10:00 - 20:00.
5 Forum des Halles
Forum des Halles Shopping Center
On st. Port Berger, 101 your attention will surely be attracted by glass arches and porticos. This is the entrance to the unique Forum des Halles department store, which is almost completely underground except for the top floor.
Tourists love to explore it because it is close to the Louvre and other places of interest, but the locals feel warm for another reason. This place once housed the huge food market Les Halles, which Emile Zola aptly called the "Womb of Paris".
Now it is a five-level commercial center, which offers a wide range of goods for the middle-income buyer. Being inside, it is difficult to imagine that it is hidden underground. It's all about the lighting, which complements the artificial illumination with a system of mirrors positioned to reflect the daylight coming through the translucent upper level ceiling.
Leading brands are represented here as well as little-known ones. trade marks: H&M, Calvin Klein, Mango, Adidas, Nike, Levi's, ZARA, KOOKAI.
People come to the Forum des Halles for clothes, perfumes, jewelry, fashion accessories, sports and outdoor items, computers, audio and video equipment.
Numerous coffee shops, patisseries and restaurants have a choice national cuisines and for lovers fast food McDonald's opened. You can also visit cinemas, photo galleries and art exhibitions.
- Metro station: Les Halles et Chatelet.
- Opening hours: 10:00 - 20:00 except Sunday.
6 Le Bon Marches
Store Le Bon Marche
Le Bon Marche is another store mentioned in Émile Zola's Lady's Happiness. In addition, the name of the architect who worked on its creation also gives weight to it - the same Gustave Eiffel - the author of the Eiffel Tower.
This is a truly luxurious place, and for those who know how to spend money in style, exciting shopping awaits. We can say that all the Champs-Elysées gathered in one building. There are more than 40 names of fashion houses with their latest collections.
The best collections of women's underwear in the capital are concentrated here, an incredible selection cosmetics, chic wedding accessories for happy newlyweds, as well as amazing delicacies from around the world. The department store also has its own cultural department, where exhibitions are held and works of art are sold.
- Le Bon Marche is located on the street. de Sevres, 24 next to the Sevres-Babylone metro station.
- Open daily at 10:00 - 20:00, and on Thursday until 21:00.
7 Bercy Village
Bercy Village in Paris
Continuing to explore the shopping centers of Paris, you should definitely look into the Village of Bercy, which is located at Cours Saint-Emilion next to the metro station of the same name.
Previously, winemakers worked here, storing huge barrels and bottles of intoxicating nectar in spacious warehouses. When it came time to reconstruct this part of the city, in order to preserve the surroundings, they decided to leave the pavement paved with stones, partially preserve the facades of buildings, and in some places you can see large barrels, only now they serve as decoration.
Bercy Village cannot be called big, but its charm is in unexpected and original finds - gizmos that are sold only here.
The outlets housed second-hand booksellers, perfume shops, specialized surfers' goods, pet stores, home furnishings and, of course, an assortment of wine.
Various services are also provided, and art exhibitions, cinemas, beauty salons, restaurants and cafes work for visitors.
- Open daily: 11:00 – 21:00.
8 Bercy2
Shopping center Bercy2
You should not go far from Bercy Village, because in the same area on Sq. 4, Europe, Charenton-le-Pont, there is another wonderful department store - Bercy 2. Prices are calculated for the average customer, and the assortment includes wardrobe items for home, sports and leisure, jewelry and optics, toys and cosmetics, everything for health and beauty.
You can also contact the bank branch, buy groceries or taste delicious dishes in one of the restaurants, bakeries and coffee houses.
- On Sundays it is closed, but on other days it is open from 11:00 to 20:30.
- Nearest metro station: Cour Saint Emilion.
9 Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV)
Shopping center Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV)
The name Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville (BHV) literally translates as "the market at the town hall", and is located across the street from the city hall. The building itself stretched over several streets, and therefore its address: st. Verreri, 55 and Rivoli, 52-56.
Tourists now and then scurry through its numerous halls, where it is easy to find the goods of interest. At seven levels, the flow of buyers does not stop, filling the halls with jewelry, clothes, accessories, electronics. There is a brisk trade in the sports departments, perfumery, toys, and cosmetics.
People come here for souvenirs, bed linen, dishes, decorative elements of the living space and items for needlework. If you spend more than 175 euros, you can return 12% of the funds back.
Tired of shopping, stop at one of the cafes or sushi bars for a bite to eat.
Jumping hours:
- Mon-Tue and Thu-Fri – 9:20 – 19:30
- Wednesday - 9:30 - 21:00
- Saturday - 9:30 - 20:00
- Sunday is a day off.
These are the largest shopping centers in Paris, where you should definitely look in order to experience all the delights of the capital's shopping.
Everything you wanted to know about the major shopping centers in Paris. Where? How? And how to get there? And also many other things you will learn from this article.
Bercy Village
Address: avenue du Gen de Gaulle, 94012 CRETEIL.
Metro: Balard.
Buses: 117, 181, 217, 281, 308, 317, TVM.
Forum des Halles
Forum les alles is one of the largest shopping centers in Paris. Located in the very center of the city. You can also have a good time here, because in addition to the cinema, you can also find a swimming pool with 50-meter lanes!
Address: 101 Porte Berger.
Metro, RER: Châtelet Les Halles.
Galerie Marchande des Champs-Elysees
Address: 30, avenue d "Italie
Metro: Place d'Italie
Marche Saint Germain
Stroll near Place Odéon and the chic Saint-Germain des Pres district. There are 21 shops with clothes, accessories and furniture. There is another part of the market: fruits, vegetables, fresh produce. Under the arcades, lanes, you can find cafes and restaurants. The market is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm without a break and on Sunday from 8.00 to 13.30.
Address: 3 rue Clement
Metro: Mabillon Odeon Saint Sulpice
Tour Maine Montparnasse
Address: Tour Maine- Montparnasse
Metro: Montparnasse Bienvenue
Val d'Europe
The mall is located in the suburbs of Paris. There is b a large number of shops. Goods at moderate prices. Convenient location to reach by public transport. However, keep in mind that most sellers only own French. More about the shopping center.
RER: Val d "Europe
You can order a shopping tour of Paris with a Russian-speaking guide.
Enjoy the shopping!
Every year, the prices in the big department stores only go up, so that shopping malls like Galeries Lafayette look like high-end boutiques. So the inhabitants of Paris visit them mainly only on the days of regular sales.
Moderate prices can be found in more modest department stores such as Marks & Spencer's, C&A, which make shopping in Paris affordable for most residents and visitors to the city. It is also worth getting into these outlets, because in them you will always find clothing sizes that are unpopular among French residents - for example, the 50th and further. If you are interested in both department stores, then it is best to get to Rivoli Street. You will also find other interesting shops there. It is also worth visiting the gallery located opposite the Tuileries Garden, where you can buy amusing souvenirs in memory of Paris.
The next interesting area of the most romantic European capital is located at the beginning of Montmartre. In addition to the largest Tati in the city, you will also find many pavilions selling fabrics and ready-made items. On Rue Pierre-Picard, it is worth stopping by the DIY store, which sells all kinds of fabrics, sewing accessories, curtains, upholstery fabrics and much more at a price much lower than in a shopping center. Walking from the Barbès alley to the heights of Montmartre, your eyes will open up countless rows of shops selling fabrics embroidered with gold threads, fine silks, muslin, etc., as if on Asian market. But at the same time, do not lose your vigilance, as pickpockets are most active in this area of Paris.
Not far from the Montparnasse tower on the street. Saint Placid has shops with clothes from the manufacturer Cinq Bis, Le Mouton a Cinq Pattes, L'Annexe and others. You can also visit the shopping complex, which is located in the tower itself. Near the Alesia metro station, there are also numerous boutiques of trendy items and genuine leather jackets, which can be purchased at a 50% discount. Surprisingly, this place is not popular among tourists.
The Parisian quarter of Sentier is famous for its shopping centers, where products are sold at the manufacturer's price. Nearby is the Marais quarter with wholesale outlets, which are distinguished by a good selection of sheepskin coats. As a rule, such shops do not sell things to private individuals, but in some places you will not be refused if you pay for a sheepskin coat in cash.
In the east of the Second arrondissement of Paris there are tailoring factories. They operate stores that sell goods at retail prices of the manufacturer. This is indicated by the sign "en detail".
Europe's largest shopping complex "Quarte Saisons", which is located in the business district of Paris La Défense, is in great demand in the consumer environment. . Almost all department stores of the capital and about 600 boutiques are concentrated here. famous brands and less well-known firms. However, it is still better to visit it during the discount season.
Shopping in Paris means not only traveling through fashionable boutiques. Flea markets also deserve special attention, where you can find both vintage and new things. In particular, the Porte de Vanve market, named after the metro station where it is located, or Saint-Ouen next to the Porte de Clignacourt metro station, the Porte de Montreuil market, with the nearest metro station of the same name, and Village Saint-Paul, near the station Metro Saint-Paul.
As for shoes, good models can be purchased in the most developed network of democratic Andre shoe boutiques.
The famous French cosmetics from popular manufacturers Lancome and Clinique in Paris are too expensive. But mid-line cosmetics, for example, L’Oreal or Bourgeois, are quite affordable.
department stores
The department stores of Paris can no doubt be added to the list of French attractions, along with the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame de Paris, which are customary for all tourists to visit. It is impossible to pass by Haussmann Boulevard, which has its own infrastructure inside Paris and passes through itself about 120,000,000 visitors a year.
On st. Rivoli, in Madeleine or on the Left Bank, there are shops that, in the complex, are a kind of reflection of the charm of Paris in its most intense form. Everyone, even the most demanding visitor, will find here absolutely everything that they can wish for. Clothing from the latest collections, works of art, beauty products, leisure and all kinds of entertainment are just the first sip of exquisite shopping that awaits you.
Gallery Lafayette
The most popular brands: Chanel, Gautier, Prada, Armani, Galliano, Riquel, Mugler and many others you will find in the largest department store, which opened 118 years ago. The department store houses stores for men, occupying the largest trading area in Europe. Numerous shops for women occupy the restored floors dedicated specifically to women's goods.
It is much more than a department store for shopping.
Many brands hold expositions here, fashion shows with guest stars. Among other things, the Gallery has a gastronomy department, which recently opened 2 restaurants Chêne Vert and Bar Rouge. From Easter to October, every Friday at 15:00, the gallery hosts fashion shows, admission to which is free. With a wide variety of departments, such as fashion, sports, food and home products, Galeries Lafayette is a very popular and visited place, mainly on the eve of the Christmas holidays.
Printemp Osman
One of the most popular and reputable places in Paris is the department store. Here you will be offered a variety of goods from the most advanced manufacturers in the field of fashion, cosmetics, wedding ceremony supplies, home decor and interior, as well as hiking equipment and sports goods. If wandering through the department store's many outlets tires you, you can take a break at one of the eight restaurants, which offer light snacks or more complex meals.
The department store was opened back in 1865. Its founder, Jules Jaluzot, conceived it as a fashion store, which it still is today. Within the walls of this huge building, 25 floors in 3 buildings, there are over 300 famous brands offering a total of about 1 million items of their products. In addition to the status of one of the largest department stores in Paris (its territory occupies 44 thousand square meters), Printemp Haussmann also received the title of historical monument. Its architecture impresses with its amazing dome and front part of the building. On top of that, the department store has the opportunity to go to the viewing terrace, which offers a stunning view of the city.
The prestige department store offers the latest fashion collections, high-end French and international cosmetics and luxury items. Especially for foreign guests, the department store has a service service in 2 languages, transportation of goods to the hotel where the tourist is staying, sending goods to the client's address anywhere in the world and VAT refund. The department store accepts the currency of any country for payment.
Shopping malls and boutiques
Paris is associated with the fashion industry for millions of people around the world. The number of all kinds of shops in Paris exceeds even the wildest imagination. In this city you will find leading brands of clothing, the best shoes, a variety of accessories and other goods. Paris will amaze you with a huge world of prestigious boutiques and budget brands that will satisfy the needs of absolutely any buyer. Even the most picky visitor will be able to pick up things that will emphasize his individuality. In Parisian boutiques, you can complete your look - trendy, ethnic, sporty, youthful or classic.
Shopping in Paris is unthinkable without prestigious couturiers and luxury purchases. Every year, the most famous fashion designers show their creations on the street. Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Avenue Montaigne.
Luxurious sparkling boutiques will immerse you in an atmosphere of grace and beauty, magical aromas of perfumes and glitter of jewelry. Any product in these stores is not just a necessity, but a perfect work of art that gives aesthetic pleasure. It is worth visiting, for example, the powerful shopping malls Talent and Valle Village to be convinced of this.
- is a special shopping complex, where numerous leading retail brands are gathered right in the open air, offering wardrobe items, dishes and souvenirs, as well as decor items from the releases of past seasons with discounts from 33 to 60 percent. In addition to the shopping complex itself, you can become a visitor to numerous cafeterias, entertainment venues, make Tax Free purchases, and use free parking.
- recently open shop, whose founders are Philippe Caumann and Patricia Siri, designed for models of super fashion brands of small exclusive collections and works of many masters and artists. The two-story store with an area of 160 square meters contains exhibition pavilions of various directions. In addition to the choice that the store offers, visitors have the opportunity to order directly from the manufacturer.
- a wide range of hats for both women and men. Here you will find products from brands such as Stetson, Borsalino, Guerra Tribe Birds and others.
You will be pleased with the selection of quality hair care products. Jewelry and hair clips, as well as all kinds of accessories, are the items of French manufacturers and are made by hand.
- an exceptional shopping center, on the territory of which, occupying 1,300 square meters, a huge selection of perfumes and cosmetics is presented in more than 12 thousand items.
is an original restaurant that offers not only to taste, but also to buy excellent products from different corners land, in order to become the creator of exquisite culinary masterpieces. As a rule, wines and champagne, coffee, spices and spices are considered the most popular, confectionery and foie gras.
Sonya Rykel, the main boutique of this popular brand, has been open since 1968. The fashion designer's daughter Natalie also founded a clothing store in Paris with a youth focus and more budget prices.
Abercrombie & Fitch is a brand very popular in European countries, originally specialized in clothing for fishermen, hunters and hikers.
Bazar del "Hôtel de Ville is a department store that is known in Paris not only for its chic selection of all kinds of products of excellent quality, but also for its DIY department.
Le Bon Marché is 162 years old for this department store in Paris. Among the products of the department store you can find not only elite goods of super popular brands, but also a large number of good products that have quite reasonable prices.
A network of 330 Burberry boutiques, open in many countries of the world, has its own representative office in Paris at 8, Boulevard Malesherbes.
However, the French recognize not only shopping in expensive boutiques. TATI budget department stores are in high demand in Paris, the clothes in which are distinguished by especially affordable prices - from 10 €, and good quality.
A small chain of Comptoir des Cotonniers stores offers its visitors an interesting selection of practical clothing at low prices starting from 40 €.
The popular department store La Samaritaine attracts visitors to the city with its opulent Art Nouveau ambience and wide selection of high quality goods.
Not far from the capital there is an outlet Marques city. It is located one hundred and forty kilometers from Troyes.
Yves Saint Laurent - do not miss the opportunity to visit the author's boutique of the legendary Saint Laurent in the City of all lovers.
Zadig & Voltaire - outlets of this brand are in demand among both Parisians and visiting visitors. Your attention will be presented to women's collections at an average price.
Azzedine Alaia - in Paris, you can visit the stock, which offers customers the best items of this brand from previous releases.
Alberta Ferretti is a popular designer clothing store whose clients are often famous artists.
Chanel is a world famous brand that needs no introduction. There are several sales offices of the legendary brand in Paris.
The Parisian flagship Gucci is the most popular boutique of the luxury manufacturer.
Dolce & Gabbana has two offices in the fashion capital. The 1st boutique offers a wide selection of women's models of things, shoes, accessories, and perfumes, the 2nd - goods for men.
The Kabuki fashion store offers the choice of the buyer the goods of numerous brands of famous fashion designers, for example, Marc Jacobs, Prada Sport, Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake, Balenciaga, Chloé, Rick Owens and Calvin Klein.
The Troyes Designer outlet is located in Troyes, 140 kilometers from the romantic capital. The complex offers high-quality clothes from popular brands at a reduced price. Discounts are valid throughout the year and reach 70 percent.
Markets of Paris
If you want to fully experience the atmosphere of Paris and feel the everyday life of this city, it will be enough to be in the noisy and busy Parisian market. As a rule, the bazaars of the capital open in the morning, regardless of the day of the week. Shopping in the capital of France can be either visiting branded boutiques or choosing decorative items for the interior, souvenirs, and so on.
The variety and number of outdoor souks in Paris will amaze you. Once near the Porte de Versailles or on the "second-hand bookshop" shore, you will find yourself in the realm of books; right in front of the Palace of Justice is a bird and flower market; not far from Place de la Concorde you will find stamps; nearby Montparnasse - elements of interior decoration. For those who are curious about the offer of the second-hand bazaar, the bazaar is suitable, where they sell things in Porte de Clignancourt, Porte de Vanves or Porte de Montreuil. Periodically, under good weather conditions, local communities arrange sales here, where it is possible to buy rural furniture or rare musical recordings of ancient years.
PARIS VIADOUC-DES-ARTS
Not far from Place de la Bastille, in the heart of the twelfth district of the capital, there is the unique street Paris Viaduc des Arts. Throughout its length, the street is marked by elegant products, on which fifty craftsmen worked from various materials, such as metal, leather, ceramics, wood, glass.
The street appeared in 1859. In the 90s of the 20th century it was restored. The process lasted 4 years and turned the street into a series of chic fashion stores and exhibition pavilions, periodically delighting their guests with expositions and other events.
On Viaduct des Arts, the creations of the most famous designers are collected, who create the most sophisticated and skillful decor elements. Aesthetic decoration items, stage furniture, antique dolls and puppets, unfading flowers, restored paintings and tapestries, painted glass, patterns on porcelain and bronze, restoration of furniture, art objects. You can look at all this diversity to the music of the flute and cello. There are exhibitions dedicated to the artistic skills of our time, as well as events on various topics, such as Beethoven, African culture, pottery And so on. Walking along Des Arts, you can stop in one of the cozy cafes under the old railway bridge, or go to a restaurant with Latin American music.
ELSA VANIE GALLERY
Galerie Elsa Vanier is famous for its wide selection of jewelry from the most prestigious brands, which is constantly updated. Among the brand names of the gallery there are such as Ann Gerard, Ulrike Hofmann-Schuell, Philippe Tournaire, Philippe Tournaire, Saint-Girons, Caroline Swolfs, Yael Sonia and others. Temporary exhibitions showcase gold and silver jewelry by gifted craftsmen.
L'ILE O IMAGE
Located on the Ile Saint-Louis in the center of ancient Paris, L'Ile aux Images is the oldest of all the galleries in Paris. On its shelves you will find rare photographs taken in 1839 - 1980s, real posters of an old time, works of arts and crafts, ethnic art, prints on the themes of art nouveau, advertising, fashion and more.
PUSE DE LA PORTE DE VANVE MARKET
On weekends, the 350 stalls of the Puces de la portes de Vanves market are open on Marc Sagnier Boulevard from 7.00 AM to 13.00 PM. In the evening hours, 30 of its shops are open for you on Georges Lafenestre Boulevard. Customers will find interior items on its shelves, visual arts, fabrics, souvenirs, glass souvenirs, military accessories, watches, jewelry, photographs, music recordings and antiques.
SAINT QUEEN ET PARIS MARKET
The most famous antiques market Saint-Ouen et Paris became famous for its huge range of goods from different styles, times and states. The market consists of 15 markets, which are formed by 2 thousand small shops and firms selling clothes and second-hand. The market is always filled with people and occupies numerous streets. Market hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Working days are weekends and also Mondays. Most of the shops are closed for the first two weeks of August.
MARKET CREACION PARIS BASTILLE
Création Paris Bastille is the world's largest art market. It offers its guests the works of over 200 creative masters of all kinds of skillful crafts. You can buy a work of art directly from the hands of its manufacturer.
Payment Methods
Since the first day of 2002, the French state, like other EU countries, has adopted the euro. With the introduction of the euro, prices in the country slightly rounded, and not for the benefit of buyers. Currency exchange is more profitable to carry out in urban centers. Watch the course carefully - as a rule, it is the least acceptable at airports, train stations and hotels. Also, make sure that the bank you contacted does not charge a commission for the service. Eurocard-Mastercard, VisaClassic, American Express, etc. are fully functional almost everywhere. It is worth considering that abroad, not “chip cards”, but traditional credit cards are in use. They are good to use in hotels, bars, shops - when the accruals of the bank in which your card is opened will be the smallest. If you want to withdraw money, this operation will be more expensive. We do not recommend taking large amounts of cash with you. It is optimal to have no more than 50-100 euros in small banknotes.
Foreign currencies such as the British pound or the US dollar may be accepted mainly at popular tourist destinations, but it is best not to rely on this. In addition, you may be served at an unfavorable rate. For the most part, outlets still do not serve citizens with foreign money.
Etiquette and opening hours
English speech
In those areas where there are most visitors, and in the most respectable shopping malls Paris you will be served by staff with knowledge of at least English. In addition, in Parisian stores, consultants can speak Italian, Spanish and German.
Code of Conduct
The French do not bargain. You can try to negotiate a lower price, except at the market, and even then not always successfully. In France, the popular trade trick is “one plus one equals three”, which means that if you buy two items, you get the third one for free. The cost of the goods is usually written on it. Owners of small shops can drop the price a little if, for example, you say that you do not have more funds. But this rarely happens.
Shop opening hours
In the bulk of Parisian shops are open from 10:00 to 19:00/20:00. The opening hours of shopping centers and food outlets are from 9:00/10:00 to 21:00/22:00. On Saturdays these shops close at 20:00, on Sundays they are closed. In Paris you will find a very small number of food outlets that are open 24 hours a day. Small shops rest on Mondays. In the suburbs, most grocery outlets close for lunch from 12 to 14. Bazaars are usually open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 am to 1 pm. Certain markets close later.
Sales in Paris 2019
French sales (Soldes) are controlled by the authorities of the country. The dates of their holding sometimes do not coincide for several days in various French departments. Paris sales are held twice a year, in summer and winter. They last from 4 to 5 weeks.
In winter, sales usually start in January from the 2nd Wednesday of the month, and in summer - on the last Saturday of June. Price cuts start at 30 percent, dropping sharply to 80 percent by the end of the discount period. Sales help stores clear shelves for items from new collections. Once in a Parisian clothing store during the discount period, do not be alarmed by the slight chaos reigning on the shelves due to mixed things that have not yet found their owner, as well as large crowds near the entrance to the fitting rooms. Many, without waiting for their turn, try on things right in the pavilion among the counters, in front of the mirror.
The 2019 winter sales season starts in Paris on January 8th. and will continue until 12.02. Summer discounts are expected to start on 26.06. and will end on 6.08.
In the event that you do not fall into the periods of seasonal discounts in Paris, do not be upset - you can always buy items from previous collections at a significantly lower cost in the outlets of the French capital.
Duty free and tax refund
If you live in a country outside the EU, you are over 15 years old and you plan to shop in one shopping center for more than 175 euros, then you are guaranteed a VAT refund. In order to get back the amount of the sales tax, you need to take the “French Tax Free” invoice from the checkout of a large store, or the “Tourist Tax Free” invoice from a smaller store. The amount of the refundable fee is indicated on the check under the line "Montant de la détaxe" - "Amount to be refunded." During customs clearance, you need to put a stamp on this account and send copies of it no later than 3 months from the date of purchase of the goods to the specified place. At the same time, it should be taken into account that the purchase of transport tickets, food products, or various kinds of services are not subject to tax refund.
If you are traveling outside the EU by train, please note that there are no customs checks at Paris stations. When making a purchase, ask the employee of the outlet how you can return VAT in this case.
Foreigners residing outside the EU in Paris have the opportunity to buy goods, the cost of which is not included in VAT. For example, these are the points duty free, mainly concentrated near the Opera and the Royal Palace. The tax is not included, mainly on leather goods and perfumes. Since this regulation applies only to visitors from countries outside the EU, when buying goods, you must provide your passport and a ticket for the return flight. Duty-free departments are usually found in large shopping malls, as well as at the airport.
Shopping video in Paris
On the official website of the TV show “Eagle and Reshka. Shopping” is available for viewing the edition dedicated to shopping in Paris.
Shopping centers and shops on the map of Paris
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The best shopping centers in Paris - addresses, descriptions, photos. Where to shop in the French capital.
Shopaholics are not born, they become after they visit the best shopping centers in Paris. Bright halls filled with fashionable clothes, luxurious jewelry, exquisite fragrances, stylish shoes and insanely attractive accessories will deprive anyone of their will. Especially if you manage to get into the season of discounts.
When are the sales in Paris?— we go during the season of discounts
Usually sales in Paris happen several times a year at about the same time. They last from 4 to 5 weeks.
In winter, sales usually start in January from the 2nd Wednesday of the month, and in summer - on the last Saturday of June. Price cuts start at 30 percent, dropping sharply to 80 percent by the end of the discount period. Summer sales season 2018 in Paris— from 24.06 to 29.07.
If you do not fall for the periods of seasonal discounts in Paris, do not be upset - you can always buy items from previous collections at a significantly lower cost in the outlets of the French capital. So, we are waiting for the best shopping centers in Paris!
No. 1. Galeries Lafayette
Gallery Lafayette it looks like a fairy-tale palace under a glass dome with stained-glass windows, bathed in backlight illumination, marble and gold trim.
Over an area of over 30,000 sq. m housed wine supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, fast foods and gourmet shops, but most importantly - hundreds of outlets with all kinds of goods. Among them are such well-known brands as Armani, Trussardi, Loreal, Cristian Lacrua, Galliano, Calvin Klein, Montana, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Chanel and others.
Galeries Lafayette - the most expensive shopping center in Paris, but also the most beautiful, where for a few hours the world becomes perfect, the mood is peaceful, and the background music is hypnotic.
People come here not only for new clothes, but to admire the building itself and the views that open from the height of the gallery to Montmartre and the Opéra Garnier, opposite which it stands. And when the time of the Christmas holidays comes, a magnificently decorated huge Christmas tree appears in the central hall.
Even without planning to buy anything, visit this place on Osman Boulevard, 40 for the sake of curiosity, because there are also meetings with celebrities, performances, all kinds of shows and free Friday fashion shows.
Opening hours: 9:30 - 20:30.
Metro stations nearby: Chausey d'Antin La Fayette and Havre-Comartin.
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No. 2. Printemps Haussmann
Printemps Haussmann department store located a block from Lafayette on Osman Boulevard, 64, and is no less spectacular. You can walk along it like a museum, admiring the amazing decoration of the decoration, the mirrored dome of 3185 colored glass elements and the panorama of the city.
Founded in 1865, the store was conceived as a place for people with refined aesthetic tastes, who are not indifferent to elegant outfits. He managed to keep his creed, and now most of the leading fashion houses are concentrated on his vast territory.
“Spring” is the translation of the name of the gallery, which occupies an area of 44,000 sq. m in three 5-storey buildings connected by passages.
Printemps Mode- the main room that unites departments of fine clothes, perfumes and accessories for ladies. Fans of famous brands like to shop here: Prada, Chanel, Calvin Klein and others.
Printemps Home represents men's clothing, fragrance and footwear lines. Naturally, they are also not deprived of sonorous brand names.
No. 4. Carrousel du Louvre
It is impossible to visit Paris and not visit Louvre. And in order to combine sightseeing with shopping, the city administration decided that the appearance of a commercial center near the royal palace was a great idea. But so that it does not violate the harmony of the architecture of the historical monument, it was placed underground in the place where the glass pyramid rises. The second part of it descends in mirror repetition into the center of the department store foyer.
Because the Carousel du Louvre more focused on tourists, there are many souvenir shops where can i buy postcards and posters, figurines, key chains, bags, bijouterie, tablecloths, printed matter. But there are also more expensive products: leather bags, perfumes with cosmetics, watches and jewelry represented by famous brands: Swarovski and Lalique, Tie Rack and Lacoste, Fragonard and L'Occitane, Apple and others.
Like other major shopping malls in Paris, Carousel du Louvre offers a variety of services. AT restaurants you can eat deliciously, use ATMs and car rentals, exchange currency and contact tourist centre, buy tickets to the Louvre and other museums: Versailles, Orangerie, Orsay, Picasso.
No. 7. Bercy Village
Continuing to explore the shopping centers of Paris, you should definitely look into Bercy village, what at Cours Saint-Emilion next to the metro station of the same name.
Previously, winemakers worked in Bercy Village, storing huge barrels and bottles of intoxicating nectar in spacious warehouses. When it came time to reconstruct this part of the city, in order to preserve the surroundings, they decided to leave the pavement paved with stones, partially preserve the facades of buildings, and in some places you can see large barrels, only now they serve as decoration.
You can’t call it big, but its charm is in unexpected and original finds - gizmos that are sold only here. The outlets housed second-hand booksellers, perfume shops, specialized surfers' goods, pet stores, home furnishings and, of course, an assortment of wine.
Various kinds of services are also provided, and for visitors there are art exhibitions, cinemas, beauty salons, restaurants and cafes.
