Shopping in Paris
Join the crowds in the Opéra district for high-street and designer fashion in Galeries Lafayette shopping centre. French brands fill the Marais district and designer labels the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. The Champs Elysées is lined with gourmet treats inside wine merchant Lavinia. Saxe-Breteuil Market sells fresh foodstuffs on Saturdays and Thursdays and Michel Chaudun makes heavenly chocolates near Les Invalides. Most shops open Monday to Saturday 10am-7pm.
Zadig & Voltaire
Bohemian French style
Zadig & Voltaire in the Marais district has won over Parisian ladies
by combining delicate fabrics like cashmere, washed silk, lace and metallic
leather. Their clothes have simple but feminine cuts and include popular
separates and cool jeans.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10.30am-7.30pm; Sun 1.30pm-7.30pm
Address
22, rue de Turenne, Paris 75004
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 42 71 81 12
Galeries Lafayette
Shopping centre for fashionistas
With its stunning Art Nouveau cupola, Galeries Lafayette at Opéra is an
attractive place to spend money. Shop for high-end fashion and accessories
or test the beauty products. The roof-top terrace provides panoramic views
and snacks.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9.30am-8pm (until 10pm Thu, 9pm Fri & Sat)
Address
40, boulevard Haussmann, Paris 75009
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 42 82 34 56
BCBG Max Azria
Elegant designs for women
For something special or that ultimate Parisian-chic look, BCBG Max Azria
near Madeleine church, sells graceful eveningwear, sweet and sexy daytime
dresses, timeless women's classics, stylish suits and chic casuals. If
you've an eye for detail, you won't be disappointed.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Address
412-414, Rue Saint Honoré, Paris 75008
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 40 20 16 50
Loft Design By
Cool urban wear
Loft Design By in Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a favourite with media types. It
specialises in multipurpose men's and women's fashion with casual, but
always chic (albeit understated) outfits. Pick up something that works both
in the office and at home.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10.30am-7.30pm; Sat 10am-7.30pm
Address
56, rue de Rennes, Paris 75006
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 45 44 88 99
St-Ouen-Porte de Clignancourt Flea Market
Antiques and bric-a-brac
North of the city, the vast St-Ouen-Porte de Clignancourt Flea Market,
Marché aux Puces, is heaven for both antiques professionals and
bric-a-brac fanatics. Over 2000 stalls sell all sorts of collectables from
furniture to knickknacks and costumes. Beware of pickpockets.
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Opening Hours
Sat-Mon 10am-6pm
Address
Rue des Rosiers, St-Ouen, Paris 93070
Telephone
+33 (0) 8 92 70 57 65
Saxe-Breteuil Market
Food with a view
The Saxe-Breteuil Market in the 7th arrondissement is a typical Parisian
market, attracting chic locals. It is the only market in Paris to afford
views of the Eiffel Tower. Come early in the morning for the best fruit and
vegetables.
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Opening Hours
Thu & Sat 7.30am-1pm
Address
Avenue de Saxe, Paris 75007
Transport
Métro Segur
Lavinia
Europe's largest wine store
The biggest wine merchant in Europe, Lavinia near Madeleine church boasts
over 6000 wines and spirits to choose from, including 2000 non-French
bottles. Sample some at the wine-tasting bar or in the restaurant, where
wines are served at shop prices.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm
Address
3-5, boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris 75001
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 42 97 20 27
Michel Chaudun
Hand-sculpted chocolates
At Michel Chaudun's chocolate shop near Invalides, chocolate lovers step back
a century in time. Arguably Paris' best chocolatier, Michel uses traditional
methods. The passionate owner even uses 17th-century furniture casts to
mould some more complicated chocolate designs.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9.30am-7.30pm; closed Aug
Address
149, rue de l'Université, Paris 75007
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 47 53 74 40
Transport
Métro Invalides or La Tour Maubourg; RER Invalides or Pont d'Alma
Website
Maison de la Truffe
Gourmet oils and truffles
Amid the luxury food shops that surround the Madeleine church, the Maison de
la Truffe specialises in an item more expensive than gold - truffles. Fill
your shopping basket with delicious truffle oils, foie-gras with truffles
and even truffle butter.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-10pm
Address
19, place de la Madeleine, Paris 75008
Telephone
+33 (0) 1 42 65 53 22
