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 coutur...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
Shopping
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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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La Grande Epicerie de Paris
Food & Supplies
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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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Catacombs of Paris Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
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2 h
Languages
French, English
Marché des Enfants Rouges
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This isn't a typical French food market where you can only buy produce. Of course you’ll find stalls selling fresh fish, bread and other products traditionally found at markets, but here many stall owners will also give you the opportunity to taste their goodies on the spot.
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Bercy Village
Nightlife
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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
Food & Supplies
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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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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 Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
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2 h
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French, English
Marché aux puces de Montreuil
Other
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This flea market has always been my favorite one in Paris. Even if the Saint-Ouen flea market is often considered by the best of the capitale, I relish even more this one. That's true, it's a bit less crowded, cheaper and much more unusual.
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Pierre Hermé
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While I have nothing against the famous Ladurée macarons, when I first tasted Pierre Hermé macarons I immediately became addicted to this brand. Which brand is best is a hot topic amongst Parisians. I advise you to try both and then pick a side. I’d be very curious to know your opinion!
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Montmartre
Other
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Montmartre is one of the most beautiful places in Paris to wander. Although parts of it are touristy, exploring the area behind the Sacre Coeur allows you to take a step back in time with its winding streets, wild gardens and "folies" that birthed the 19th century Impressionist movement.
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Marché aux Fleurs
Other
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Very well located, not far from Notre Dame Cathedral, this incredible market offers a multitude of rare and unusual flower varieties every day of the week. Many Parisians know Marché aux Fleurs, even if they’ve never been.
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Tang Frères
Shopping
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This isn’t your typical supermarket. It specialises in Asian foods – you won’t find anything else. The Tang Frères (Tang Brothers) chain supplies many Asian restaurants in Paris, though it’s also open to the public. The shelves are full of exotic temptations – I love coming here in summer to buy fresh coconuts.
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Le Marché Saint-Pierre
Other
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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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Le Marché d'Aligre
Shopping
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You feel like being in a village square in the heart of Paris. These kinds of unique places are becoming more and more rare nowadays, especially in the big cities such as Paris. When the weather is nice, it's even more pleasant.
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Guided Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery
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Languages
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Meert
Food & Supplies
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This dessert shop in the heart of the Marais offers authentic waffles. The most known is the waffle with vanilla from Madagascar. I could not resist to the flagship waffle, but you can taste other flavors like speculoos, lemon, pistachio or rum-raisin. Flavors change through the seasons. The lovely box of 6 miniature vanilla waffles was 7.5€.
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Le Marché biologique des Batignolles
Other
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According to me, this is a great way to start the weekend. Especially if the weather is nice, I relish walking through this Boulevard and watching the different stalls of products. Even without a need for weekly shopping, the lively atmosphere that reigns here is worth a trip.
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