Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world. High fashion and luxury brand boutiques are mainly located in the Golden Triangle between Avenue Marceau, the Champs-Elysees and Avenue Montaigne. The city is known for haute couture,…Open the full description
Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world. High fashion and luxury brand boutiques are mainly located in the Golden Triangle between Avenue Marceau, the Champs-Elysees and Avenue Montaigne. The city is known for haute couture, but you can also find dozens of small and competitively priced boutiques in each district. It's a fashionista’s paradise!
The big shopping malls include Forum des Halles and Carrousel du Louvre in the 1st district, Passage du Havre in the 9th district, Bercy Village in the 12th district, Italie2 in the 13th district, Tour Montparnasse in the 15th district and Les 4 Temps at La Défense.
Another noteworthy shopping location is Boulevard Haussmann which is home to the famous stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. The Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche department store in the elegant 7th district and the BHV department store in the 4th district also deserve a mention. Like La Samaritaine (currently closed for renovations), these stores first opened their doors in the 19th century and created a whole new culture of commerce.
Galeries Lafayette
Souvenirs
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Even if you’re not a serial shopper, you’re bound to enjoy the Art Nouveau architecture. Instead of losing your mind in the crowds, focus on the cupola and the artistic details – you’ll discover another side to this consumerist icon. For those seeking calmness, you can find shelter at the bookshop on the sixth floor.
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Le Comptoir Général
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It’s not often you’ll find a place this big in the city! Its uniqueness also resides in its underground atmosphere, just like in Berlin or San Francisco. As you pass through the door, a long corridor leads you to two huge rooms where you can sit on recycled sofas and chairs with world music rocking the stereo. The entrance fee is up to you!
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Catacombs of Paris: guided tour
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Marché aux puces de Montreuil
Other
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Bric-a-brac, second-hand clothes from luxurious brands to small ones, unknown designers and so on, you'll certainly chance upon a treasure here. With a little bit of patience, you could find everything by rummaging through the stalls, at any prices.
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Marché des Enfants Rouges
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It’s a pleasant experience to sit at the Italian counter and enjoy freshly cooked homemade pasta, or to taste a traditional bento at the Japanese counter. Not all meals are very good quality, though the ambiance is relaxed and enjoyable. With food from Lebanon, Morocco and even the West Indies, it’s an adventure for the taste buds!
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La Grande Epicerie de Paris
Food & Supplies
13
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The downside is that it’s expensive. However it's worth a visit if only to witness the diversity and the way the shelves are organised to seduce customers (a work of food merchandising genius). Here you can find products from other countries that you won’t find elsewhere in Paris. The selection is wide and amazing.
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Montmartre
Souvenirs
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Down the hill you’ll find Paris' only remaining vineyard, planted in the 1930s to prevent urban encroachment, which still has a harvest party every year. You can also find a number of small museums such as the Museum of Montmartre housed in the oldest building in the neighbourhood – la Maison du Bel Air.
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Catacombs of Paris: guided tour
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Marché aux Fleurs
Other
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Partly covered and partly outdoors, this charming market has existed at this location for over 100 years. You don’t necessarily have to buy flowers or plants to take home – just wander around and enjoy the sweet scents and fresh air.
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Pierre Hermé
Cafes
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Come here for quality and to savour some unique flavours. Pierre Hermé makes original creations according to the season – in summer I'm a maniac for the vanilla and olive oil macarons, though the other pastries are also delightful. Seven macarons will set you back around €18, but your palate will be oh so grateful.
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Bercy Village
Cafes
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As it served as an enormous wine marketplace for more than a century, this place is full of history. The white stone wine storehouses of the "Cour St Emilion" are reminiscent of this era. For architecture lovers, you must see the buildings by renowned architects.
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Le Marais
Souvenirs
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Le Marais is gourmet heaven. Locals line up all along the sidewalk of rue des Rosiers for falafel, and you can also pick up a mean pretzel. Look out for some amazing artisanal chocolate shops and specialty patisseries.
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Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Shopping
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Not only are merveilleux delicious, they're really pretty! They come in a variety of sizes including mini, individual and larger cakes to share. If you aren’t convinced, go ahead and try a bite-size portion – you won’t regret it! If meringue really isn’t your thing, try the flavoured "cramique" brioche – it's another house speciality.
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Le Moulin de la Vierge
Food & Supplies
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The décor is very authentic and the pastries are delicious! The croissants are especially good. You might also be tempted to taste one of the numerous pastries like the exquisite éclairs or the mouth-watering tarts. Mille-feuille lovers like myself will also find happiness.
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La Cure Gourmande
Food & Supplies
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This amazing store is the stuff of childhood dreams. As soon as you enter you’ll lose ten years or so and become a child again, eager to taste each and every one of the sweeties on offer. Everything is designed to entice: the colours, the presentation, the window display and even the packaging.
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Le Café Marlette
Shopping
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Among stonewalls and cozy furniture, you’ll find patrons on laptops, chatting over lunch, or enjoying a cup of Lov Organic tea. Weekend brunch is the star: You get a hot drink, fresh fruit juice, a bread basket with butter & jam, a soft-boiled egg, ham, cheese, soup of the day, seasonal salad, compote or fromage blanc, and your choice of dessert.
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Le Marché Saint-Pierre
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Some famous designers use to come here to find inspiration for their next creations. If you've got a creative soul, you'll certainly find your happiness there. You could also find different kind of upholstery, materials such as foam, plumes to fill up your pillow or pearls to make your own jewels.
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