Paris is one of the best cities for shopping lovers. In every tourist area you can find unusual souvenir stalls, boutiques of famous brands, and delicatessens selling excellent French delicacies. The city has many specialized markets and shopping centers. Among the most popular shopping areas are the Les Halles quarter, where you can find everything from vintage gramophones to fashionable dresses, the quarters along the Saint-Marin canal, the Bastille and Marais districts. Shopping in Paris is akin to visiting museums and art galleries. The shops are known for their exquisite design, unique interiors and, of course, the abundance of goods and excellent service.
I suggest ten of the best places for shopping.
The Champs Elysées is not only one of the main attractions of Paris, but also one of the best places for shopping. In Paris and in Europe.
The Champs-Elysees starts from the Place de la Concorde and ends at the Arc de Triomphe. Here you will find such luxury boutiques as Cartier, Christian Dior, Gucci, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton and others. Even if you don't plan to buy anything, they're still worth checking out to stay up to date with the latest fashion news.
Prices: €200-€2,000.
Metro: Champs Elysées (M1, M13) or Concorde (M1, M8, M12).
Rivoli Street (Rue de Rivoli) - starts at Place de la Concorde and runs east to the church of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis.
The section of Rue de Rivoli between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre is home to many shops where you can buy wonderful Parisian souvenirs, as well as fashion boutiques of local and international brands such as Zara, H&M, Yves Rocher, Gap and many others.
Prices: 10-200 euros.
Metro station: Louvre-Rivoli (M1).
Saint-Honoré Street (Rue Saint Honoré) is the embodiment of Parisian splendor. This is where the best fashion stores of famous couturiers are located.
On this street you will find stores of such famous names as Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Escada, John Galliano. Be sure to visit the famous Colette store, where unique collections of fashionable clothes and art objects are presented. In the small alleys you will also find many interesting things, for example, one of the largest Chanel stores.
Prices: 200-2000 euros.
Metro station: Saint-Philippe du Roule (M9) or Madeleine (M8, M12, M14).
Galeries Lafayette - it is no exaggeration to say that Lafayette is a symbol of the French way of life. The huge area, consisting of three buildings, presents famous fashion brands from all over the world.
The range in the gallery is constantly updated so that the buyer has the opportunity to purchase the best works of French and world designers: fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories for the whole family. After a busy shopping spree, you can relax in one of the gallery's many restaurants, where you can enjoy excellent French cuisine.
Prices: 100-2000 euros.
Metro stations: Chaussée d'Antin (M7, M9), Opéra (M3, M7, M8) or Trinité (M12).
Printemps - here you will see most of the brands presented in the neighboring Galeries Lafayette, but there will be fewer visitors.
Printemps will give you the opportunity to dive into the depths of Parisian shopping and discover the latest collections of clothing, jewelry and essentials. With one of the largest Chanel stores.
Prices: 100-2000 euros.
Metro stations: Chaussée d'Antin (M7, M9), Opéra (M3, M7, M8) or Trinité (M12).
The Forum des Halles (Le Forum des Halles) is a grand underground shopping mall with many shops, two cinemas and an entertainment complex.
Le Forum des Halles is the perfect place for affordable shopping: here you will find many interesting things from world fashion retailers for both adults and children, such as Mango, Zara, Kookai, H&M, Bershka, Sephora, Yves Rocher, as well as a wide range of home goods, electronics and gifts.
Prices: 10-200 euros.
Metro station: Châtelet–Les Halles (A, B, D).
Westfield Les Quatre Temps is a huge shopping center in the business district of Paris La Défens.
With over 200 stores on its territory, Les Quatre Temps is the largest shopping center in Europe. Among the brands presented are mass-market and luxury brands. Here you will find T-shirts and expensive bags. Its advantage is that it works every day.
Prices: 10-2000 euros.
Metro station: Grande Arche de la Defense (M1).
Bercy Village is located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris and is considered the most beautiful shopping center in the city. The unique atmosphere of the French province reigns here.
The shops are located in former wine warehouses - Bercy was once the largest wine market. If you are looking for something original or want to buy real French things, welcome to Bercy. Here you can visit small boutiques and buy clothes, household items and cosmetics of French production.
Prices: 10-200 euros.
Metro station: Cour Saint-Emilion (M14).
Market of a thousand little things Saint-Ouen - if for you shopping is not only shopping centers and brand boutiques, but also unusual places where you can buy rare and original things, be sure to visit the world's largest flea market.
Saint Ouen consists of fifteen markets. There you will find many interesting things: antiques, original clothes, old furniture, unique designer home accessories and much more. The main thing is to patiently go through the endless shopping queues and successfully negotiate with the seller.
Prices: 1-1000 euros.
Metro station: Porte de Clignancourt (M4).
La Vallée Village is the largest outlet in Paris, where everyone can buy things created by expensive manufacturers.
Here are the remnants of collections from previous years with incredible discounts. The long list of brands will surprise even experienced shoppers: Armani, Celine, Calvin Klein, Furla, MaxMara, Valentino and many others with discounts of at least 30% and surprisingly low prices during sales and special promotions.
Prices: 50-2000 euros.
RER A station: Val d'Europe/Serris Montévrain.
Happy shopping!!!
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