Shopping in Paris

Come and find out about the shops and the hidden addresses that make Paris on of the world capital cities of fashion. Where to shop? What districts offer the best spots? Where to find the greatest fashion brands stores (Vuitton, Cartier, Guerlain, ...), or the tiny clothes shops and chic boutiques? When do summer or winter sales kick off? Here is our Paris city shopping guide with our top 10 shopping spots list.

Where to shop in Paris?

Here is our guide to shopping in Paris:

What are the best places to shop? Well all depends on what you are looking for...  For Fashion designers and haute couture stores the best districts are the Champs Elysees (Avenue Montaigne) and the Faubourg Saint Honoré street close to Louvre museum. Another great district is Saint Germain des Pres in the heart of the left bank of the Seine river with many chic fashion stores and also antique dealers or art galleries... Not to forget Madeleine - Opera where are located the Galeries Lafayette and Le Printemps - the two world famous department stores and also Hediard and Fauchon - two renowned grocery stores ... The Antiques lovers will pay a visit to the Village Saint Paul in Le Marais district. Read more about Paris department stores

Summer and winter sales

It happens twice a year early summer and early winter and shopping lovers can't wait for it... The sales are great events in France and of course in Paris. Rebates can be up to 50% but be prepared for the frenzy especially in the first days... Sales in Paris

Our top 10 shopping spots

Here is the list of our top 10 shopping addresses - The places you shouldn't miss...

Clothes - Fashion

• Galeries Lafayette (Department store): 40, Bd Haussmann - Tel: +33(0)1 42 82 34 56.
• Le Printemps (Department store): 64, Bd Haussmann - Tel: +33(0)1 42 82 50 00.
• Le Bon Marché (Department store): 24 Rue de Sèvres - +33(0)1 44 39 80 00.
• Colette (Trendy fashion boutique): 213 Rue Saint-Honoré - Tel: +33(0)1 55 35 33 90

Food and wine

• Fauchon (Luxury grocery store): 24 Place de la Madeleine - Tel: +33 (0)1 70 39 38 00.
• Hediard (Luxury grocery store): 21 Place de la Madeleine - Tel: +33 (0)1 43 12 88 88.
• Lavinia (Wine store): 3, Boulevard de la Madeleine - Tel: +33 (0)1 42 97 20 20.
• Ladurée (Tea salon - Pastry shop): 16, rue Royale - Tel: +33 (0)1 42 60 21 79.
• Androuet (Cheese): 134, rue Mouffetard - (5 Boutiques in Paris) - Tel: +33 (0)1 45 87 85 05.
• Maison du Chocolat (Chocolates): 8 Bd Madeleine (6 Boutiques in Paris) - Tel: 01 47 42 86 52.