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EXPE RT G U I D E

PARI S SH O PPIN G
      2020
SH O P S - B R A N D S - OUT L E TS
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  INSIDR Paris shopping 2020
  The fashion capital of the world,       10 Maps & VIP vouchers
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   Practical tips about
   Shopping in Paris

                           Navigating the French capital’s shopping scene can be a little
                           tricky, some insider tips are necessary! Read on for our best
                           tips on planning your Paris shopping trip including the best
                          neighborhoods to shop in, itineraries, and all you need to know
                         to have the best shopping experience while in Paris.

Shops opening hours

Some crucial knowledge when shopping in Paris is knowing typical store opening hours.

Most large stores are open from 9am to 7pm Monday through Saturday.

Smaller stores typically open from 10:30am to 7pm and sometimes close between 12pm and 2pm for lunch.

The weekend however, can be problematic. A lot of stores are closed on Sunday, so make sure you take that
into account when planning.

During sales periods or Christmas season some shops will extend their opening hours to later (9pm) and will
remain opened on Sundays.
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   Practical tips about
   Shopping in Paris

Late opening hours                                    Shopping on Sundays in Paris
After 8PM Paris can feel like a ghost town as every   The Marais area is a good place to start because
business except grocery stores and restaurants will   most of it’s shops will be open. Galeries Lafayette de-
be closed until the next day.                         partment store is also open on Sundays until 8 PM,
                                                      which is super rare in Paris. Champs Elysées avenue
If you want to do some shopping after 8PM, here is    in another area of Paris where most of the shops re-
our shortlist for late night shopping in Paris:       main open on Sundays.

Paraharmacie Monge                                    The biggest shopping malls are also open on Sun-
- Opening hours: 8am - 11pm                           days.
- Address: 78 rue Monge, 75005
- Metro stop: Monge (Line 7)                          This includes Beaugrenelle, one of the city’s newest
                                                      shopping centers, located in the 15th arrondisse-
Sephora                                               ment.
- Opening hours: 10am - 11:30pm
- Address: 70-72 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008     The Carrousel du Louvre is another option, the mu-
- Metro stop: George V (Line 1)                       seum remains open as well so you can combine the
                                                      two. In the center of the city there is also the Forum
PSG official store                                    des Halles, the sprawling underground mall that has
- Opening hours: 10am - 10pm                          recently undergone a transformation.
- Address: 27 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008
- Metro stop: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Lines 1/9)       Read more about it here.

H&M
                                                      Sales in Paris
- Opening hours: 10am - 12am
- Address: 88 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008        There are two major sales periods for stores in Paris.
- Metro stop: George V (Line 1)                       Winter sales start on the 3rd Wednesday of January
                                                      and last for about a month. The Summer sale period
Fnac Paris - Champs-Elysées                           starts on the first Wednesday of July and also lasts
- Opening hours: 10am - 10:30pm                       for about a month.
- Address: 74 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008
- Metro stop: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Lines 1/9)       If you’re not in Paris during these dates, you can still
                                                      find deals and sales almost year round, but you’ll
                                                      have to know where to look! Parisians love their sales
                                                      and will often wait in line early in the morning to get
                                                      the best deals.

                                                      Prepare the best shopping spree in details here.
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   All you need to know to prepare
   for Shopping in Paris

  Size converter for clothes/ shoes/ lingerie

French lingerie sizes are calculated different-
ly than in other countries. When shopping
for clothes, shoes, lingerie, you may want to
take this information into account!

For shoes, France has a different sizing sys-
tem than in the US or UK. They use larger
numbers and half sizes are rarely used. The
advantage is that the size range is slightly
larger so you’re sure to find the perfect fit!

For lingerie, measurement are made in cen-
timeters.

Here are a few charts to help you find your
size in France:
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   All you need to know to prepare
   for Shopping in Paris

  Exchange/ Refund

The exchange policy in Paris is probably similar to the stores you shop at everyday. Most purchases can be
exchanged or refunded within 1 month.
Detailed information concerning exchange and refund policies can be found on your receipt. If you don’t
speak French, ask the staff at the store or your hotel to explain.

You must keep your receipt! No receipt often means no refund and the French are real sticklers for this rule.
Clothing must be in perfect condition in order to return or exchange items.

  Detaxe

Understanding the tax refund service is helpful in       cieve a refund on your credit card within a few weeks.
planning the budget for your Paris shopping trip.
When you purchase an item in France, a VAT tax of        In Paris, you can get an immediate tax refund in a
20% (sales tax) is included in the price. Before leav-   handful of stores like Galeries Lafayette department
ing Paris you can collect your tax refund at any local   store and Parapharmacy Monge the health and
airport. This is called “detaxe” in French which gives   beauty specialist in Paris.
back about 12% of the taxes paid.
                                                         Galeries Lafayette
To be eligible for the service you must be from out-     - Address: 40 boulevard Haussmann, 75009
side of the EU, be over 15 years old, and have spent     - Metro: Chaussée D’Antin (Lines 7/9)
at least 175.01€ in the same store, on the same day.
                                                         Parapharmacy Monge
The process is super easy. Always ask for your “de-      - Address: 78 rue Monge, 75005
taxe” form at the store after purchase then have it      - Metro stop: Place Monge (Line 7)
stamped and signed. And before leaving France, at        - Address: 68 Boulevard Rochechouart, 75018
any international airport, submit your Detaxe form       - Metro stop: Anvers (Line 2)
into a PABLO machine. You will need the Detaxe
form, the receipt, and your purchases. You will re-
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   Where to shop in Paris
   Right Bank & Center of Paris
   Best districts & itineraries for shopping in Paris on the right bank
   Paris’ Right Bank or ‘Rive Droite’ offers some of the best places to shop for all
   kinds of things. Here are a few of our favorites.

                   Le Marais

                                     1 - Rue des Francs   signers’ brands. Currently, our favorite stores in the
                                     Bourgeois            area are Maison Labiche and mont Saint Michel - all
                                     In the heart of      Made in France and the quintessence of Parisian
                                     Le Marais, Rue       chic!
                                     des Francs Bour-
                                     geois is the best    Maison Labiche
                                     place to shop in     - Address: 105 rue ville du Temple,75003
                                     Paris on sundays.    Le Mont Saint Michel
                                     There are lots of    - Address: 96 rue vielle du Temple, 75003
                                     nice boutiques for
                                     women, families,     3 - Boulevard Beaumarchais
                                     home       decora-   Following the success of the giant and wonderful
                                     tions, and beauty    concept store Merci, lots of French designer brands
                                     products! It has     have established their flagship store on boulevard
                                     absolutely every-    Beaumarchais. All of these incredible stores such as
thing you need and is in a beautiful, central location.   A.P.C., Kitsuné, and AMI are worth checking out!
You will find all the Parisians’ favorites such as Maje
and Ba&Sh.                                                A.P.C.
                                                          - Address: 3 boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, 75003
Maje                                                      Kitsuné
- Address: 22 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 75004             - Address: 18 boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, 75003
Ba&Sh                                                     AMI
- Address: 22 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 75003             - Address: 109 boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003

2 - Rue de Saintonge, Rue Vieille du Temple, Rue          - Metro stop: Saint Paul, République, Filles du Cal-
Debeylleme                                                vaire, Rambuteau (Lines 1/3/8/9/11)
These are the best streets to keep in touch with cut-
ting edge fashion especially the newest French de-
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   Where to shop in Paris
   Right Bank & East of Paris
      Bastille and rue de Charonne

                                  4 - Rue de Char-
                                  onne                    So we are
                                  On the right bank       - Address: 40 rue de Charrone, 75011
                                  of Paris, Rue de        French trotters
                                  Charonne in the         - Address: 30 rue de Charonne, 75011
                                  11th     arrondisse-    K-way
                                  ment features lots      - Address: 35 rue de Charonne, 75011
                                  of nice designer        Sessun
                                  concept-stores          - Address: 34 rue de Charonne, 75011
                                  for both Men and
                                  Women. Our favou-       - Metro stop: Ledru-Rollin or Bastille (Lines 1/8)
                                 rites at INSIDR are
So We Are and Sessun for ladies fashion. K-Way and
French Trotters are great for both Men and Women.

     Chatelet to rue Etienne Marcel                            République and Quai de Valmy

                                5 - Rue de Rivoli                                         7 - Rue de Mar-
                                Rue to Rivoli is per-                                     seille and Rue
                                fect for teenagers                                        Beaurepaire
                                shopping in Paris                                         Another fashionis-
                                and is a favourite                                        ta favourite in Paris,
                                for locals and tour-                                      and a great area for
                                ists alike. There are                                     Men’s     shopping!
                                tons of places that                                       While in this area
                                offer international                                       we advise you to
                                brands as well as                                         take a short break
                                local French ones,                                        from your shop-
                               it’s a great street for                                    ping schedule so
fashionable and affordable shopping in Paris.             you do not miss out on the best bakery in town – Du
                                                          Pain et Des Idées!
6 - Rue Etienne Marcel and Rue Montmartre
These streets are a fashionista’s favourite in Paris      Some of our favorite accessories designers can be
where lots of designer’s brands have their flagship       found in this area. On Quai de Valmy along the Ca-
stores. From limited edition sneakers shops to a vin-     nal St Martin, there are also a lot of very cute and su-
tage clothing institution Kiliwatch – it’s definitely a   per French boutiques that are really worth going to.
place worth checking out. If you are looking for nice
formal clothing with a little twist don’t miss out on     Homecore
COS (which is great for all sizes) and &Other Stories.    - Address: 9 rue de Marseille, 75010
                                                          Bazartherapy
Kiliwatch                                                 - Address: 15 rue Beaurepaire, 75010
- Address: 64 rue Tiquetonne, 75002                       Medecine Douce
COS                                                       - Address: 10 rue de Marseille, 75010
- Address: 68 rue Montmartre, 75002
&Other stories                                            - Metro stop: République or Jacques Bonsergent
- Address: 35 rue Montmartre, 75002                        (Lines 3/5/8/9/11)

- Metro stop: Etienne Marcel or Chatelet (Lines 1/4)
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Where to shop in Paris
Left Bank & South of Paris

Best districts & itineraries for
shopping in Paris on the left
bank and in the South of Paris
The Left Bank or ‘Rive Gauche’ has
tons of great places to shop, here are
a few of our favourites.

                              1- Saint Germain and Sèvres - Babylone

                           Around the Latin quarter between the 6th and 7th arrondissements of
                           Paris – these streets go from Saint Sulpice Church to Le Bon Marché
                           which is an incredible department store. Full of little boutiques and
                           French brands, it has something for everyone and is a great place to
                           go shoe shopping for women. Follow these little streets to find hidden
                           surprises as they are full of exquisite boutiques that might just have
                           that perfect thing you’re looking for. From small affordable boutiques
                           for Women’s wear like Biba to high-end fashion like Saint Laurent,
                           these streets provide a large variety of stores in one area.

                           Biba
                           - Address: 18 rue de Sèvres, 75007
                           Hermès
                           - Address: 17 rue de Sèvres, 75006
                           Le Bon Marché
                           - Address: 24 rue de Sèvres, 75007

                           - Metro stop: Saint Germain des Près or Sèvres
                            Babylone (Lines 4/10/12)

                           2 - Montparnasse and Rue de Rennes
                           Just North of the Montparnasse tower, around metro Saint Placide
                           (Line 4) is an absolute teenager heaven for shopping in Paris – this
                           street has stores with lots of international brands. Ideal for the trendy
                           and fashion-conscious who want to shop affordably.

                           - Metro stop: Saint Placide (Line 4)
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Where to shop in Paris
Left Bank & South of Paris

                  3- Rue du Commerce

               If you’re craving some shopping after visiting the Eiffel tower, don’t
               miss Rue du Commerce. It is the perfect mix of international brands
               and little boutiques, with something for all the family. You’ll find spe-
               cific male fashion stores as well as female fashion stores.

                  4- Rue de Passy

               This is the place to shop in the southwestern part of Paris! The famous
               Parisian department Le Bon Marché has opened a gourmet store
               there, and you will find all the iconic French brands from affordable to
               high-end. There is also a tiny shoping mall named Passy Plaza which
               is nice and convenient.

               La Grande Épicerie
               - Address: 80 rue de Passy, 75016
               Passy Plaza
               - Address: 80 rue de Passy, 75016
               - Metro stop: La Muette (Line 9)
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   Shopping in
   department stores
                Discover our favorite department stores in Paris

                                                           BHV
                                           BHV             A nice classic department store with a good men’s
                                                           department. Very similar to the other big shopping
                                                           malls but slightly smaller, the main features of BHV
                                                           is its wonderful arts and crafts section and home sec-
                                                           tion! Le BHV is one big department store as well as
                                                           smaller ones located on nearby streets for specific
                                                           sections such as sports and men’s. It is located in the
                                                           middle of Paris next to Le Marais and Hotel de Ville.
                                                           There is also a fantastic rooftop bar opened on week-
                                                           ends at the top floor of the BHV

                                                           - Adress: 36 rue de la Verrerie, 75004
                                                           - Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 10am – 8pm
                                                           - Metro stop: Hotel de Ville (Line 1/11)

Le Bon Marché
The main department store on the left bank of Par-
is is Le Bon Marché which is also a wonderful place
                                                           Le Bon Marché
to shop. In terms of budget, this department store
is slighty more oriented to high-end and exclusive
brands. It has a great accessories section and if you
are looking for a hat for a special occasion it’s one of
the best places to go. The main features of Le Bon
Marché are their recuring collaborations with con-
temporary art super stars and their incredible gour-
met grocery store La Grande Épicerie.

- Adress: 24 rue de Sèvres, 75007
- Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 7:45pm
- Metro stop: Sèvres-Babylone (Lines 10/12)
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   Shopping in
   department stores

                                                           INSIDR tips

                                                           More than just a Department store
                                                           - Fashion show
                                                           Every Friday and Saturday a fashion show is
                                                           held at Galeries Lafayette in a private show-
                                                           room within the department store. The fashion
                                                           show discloses the latest trends, the must-buy
                                                           of the season and features the newest design-
                                                           ers’ brands. It is an absolute must-go BEFORE
                                                           starting your shopping spree to get in the
                                                           mood for buying the best of French and Euro-
                                                           pean fashion. 12€/Adult - 9€/Child

                                                           - Personal shopper service and lounge access
                                                           While shopping at Galeries Lafayette, you
                                                           can book a personal shopper. Your dedicated
   Galeries Lafayette                                      French fashion expert will help you navigate
                                                           the massive department store with line skip-
                                                           ping access to the busiest brands corners. They
                                                           will help throughout your shopping experience
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann                               with personalized tips and access to a private
Galeries Lafayette, the biggest “grand magasin” in         VIP lounge.
Paris should absolutely not to be missed! Located
on Boulevard Haussmann, just a stone’s throw away          - Wine tasting
from the Opéra Garnier, it’s totally worth it to explore   Every Friday at 6pm, a wine tasting class is
the amazing French architecture. The famed dome            taught in English at Galeries Lafayette.Try dif-
Coupole is a must-visit for Instagram-worthy pho-          ferent French wines out and understand what
tos, not to mention its historical value. You will be      makes a good white, red, and rosé wine! By tak-
stunned by the interior décor itself while doing your      ing this class, you will discover the art and the
shopping: from luxurious fashion, to beauty prod-          secrets of French wines! The wine tasting costs
ucts, and gourmet items, it is the best place to fill      55€/persons. (Get 10%discount with the code
up your cart. If you are looking to buy presents, treat    INSIDR)
yourself, and discover the best of French fashion this
is the place to go.                                        - Booking link all your activities here!

Coupole, Homme & Maison:                                   - Macaron cooking class for all the family
- Opening hours:                                           Every Wednesday, during 1:30pm, a family
Monday to Saturday 9:30am - 8:30pm                         cooking class is held in English at Galeries La-
Sunday 11am - 8pm                                          fayette, accessible for children above 6 years
                                                           old. It is the most affordable cooking class in
Gourmet:                                                   Paris for families. 49€/Adult - 15€/Child. (Get
- Opening hours:                                           10%discount with the code INSIDR)
Monday to Sunday 8:30am – 9:30pm
                                                           Galeries Lafayette should be on the top of your
- Adress: 35 - 40 boulevard Haussmann, 75009               list when on a Paris shopping trip to Paris!
- Metro stop: Chaussée d’Antin, La Fayette (Lines 9/7)
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   Top shopping malls
   in Paris

  The biggest and best places to go
  for your one stop shop needs are to
  one of Paris’ many shopping malls.
  Here are our favourites.

                                                            Forum des Halles

                                                         Forum des Halles
                                                         Forum des Halles is the oldest shopping mall in Par-
                                                         is and has recently been renovated, making it better
                                                         than ever.
   Beaugrenelle
                                                         Located in the first arrondissement of Paris is it cen-
                                                         tral and massive with over 160 stores and services.

                                                         Alongside the fantastic French brands found in the
Beaugrenelle                                             mall, there are also many shops which sell interna-
In comparison to the Forum des Halles, Beaugrenelle      tional brands. We recommend going to Sept Cinq for
is one of the newest shopping malls in Paris which       souvenirs and cute items or presents that are made
can be found very close to the Eiffel Tower.             exclusivley in Paris. Sept Cinq also sells delicious
This shopping hub features many brands such as           coffee – perfect for a break during all that shopping
Guerlain, Baccarat, and La Pâtisserie des Rêves, as      or for a quick lunch in the centre of Paris. Another
well as a lot of international clothing brands and one   highlight, L’Exception is a very delightful designer
of the biggest Marks & Spencer stores Paris has to       concept store.
offer.
The shopping mall also features many lovely restau-      - Opening hours:
rants and a cinema!                                       Monday – Saturday 10am – 8pm
                                                          Sunday 11am – 6pm
- Opening hours:                                         - Address: 101 porte Berger, 75001
 Monday – Saturday 10am – 8.30pm                         - Metro stop: Chatelet-les-Halles (Lines 1/4/11/14)
 Sunday 11am – 7pm
- Address: 12 rue de Linois, 75015                            IG:@forumdeshalles
- Metro stop: Charles Michels (Line 10)

    IG:@beaugrenelle
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   Top shopping malls
   in Paris

Carrousel du Louvre
Carrousel du Louvre is high-end shopping located
underneath the Louvre museum. It is also the best
way to enter the museum and avoid the long lines
by the pyramid. It was opened in 1994 and is full of
shops with hundreds of typically French brands and
products. You’ll find traditional products as well as
unique items that make awesome souvenirs. We
especially love Pylones, Perigot and the Comedie
Française stores as well as cosmetic brands includ-
ing Caudalie and Fragonard.

- Opening hours:
 Monday – Sunday 10am - 8pm
- Address: 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001
- Metro stop: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre
 (Lines 1/7)

Maps of the main department stores
and shopping malls
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   Outlet shops in Paris

  There are a few outlet shopping malls in the Paris region where many brands
  sell their past collections for discounted prices. It is extremely interesting to go
  shopping there. Here are the main outlet malls and how to get there as well as
  our selection of outlet shops within Paris city center.

 La Vallée Village                                        One Nation

La Vallée Village is located near Disneyland park. The   One Nation is located near Versailles at Clayes-sous-
mall is an outdoor mall which gathers 120 brands         Bois. It gathers 400 brands with International fash-
and is open 7/7 from 10am to 7pm with a late open-       ion brands and French ones, spread out in 90 stores.
ing on Fridays until 10pm. All year round, price are     The mall has a nice modern architecture and there
discounted from 30% to 50%. All the main interna-        are restaurants and cafés. The mall is open 7/7 from
tional brands like Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Armani,       10am to 8pm. Many streetwear and casual wear
and Isabel Marant have an outlet shop at La Vallée.      brands are there as well as luxury brands.

How to get to La Vallée Village                          How to get to One Nation:
There are 3 main transportation means to get to La       There are 3 main transportation means to get to One
Vallée Village:                                          Nation:

- By train from Paris - Take RER A in direction to       - By train from Paris - Take suburban Line N from
Marne-La-Vallée-Chessy / Parcs Disneyland. Get off       Gare Montparnasse in direction to Gare de Plaisir Gri-
at Val D’Europe/Serris-Montévrain (the stop before       gnon. Get off at Villepreux-les-Clayes, once you exit
Disneyland). Once you exit the station, turn right,      the station, take the bus 8 to One Nation.
cross by Val D’Europe shopping and you will reach
La Vallée Village.                                       - By One Nation Transfert - the shuttle bus departs
                                                         twice a day from Tour Eiffel (Port de la Bourdonnais)
- By Shopping Express Shuttle bus - the shuttle          at 9:45am and 1.30pm. Returns are at 2:45pm and
bus departs twice a day from Rue des Pyramides in        5:30pm. Tickets costs 24€. Book your tickets here.
the center of Paris at 9:30am and 1pm. Returns are
at 4pm and 6:45pm. Tickets costs 25€/Adult - 13€/        - By car - One Nation is located at just 30min from
Child. Book your tickets here.                           Paris by car - the exact addres is:
                                                         1 rue du Président J.F Kennedy, 78340 les Clayes-
- By car - La Vallée Village is located at just 40min    sous-Bois
from Paris by car - the exact addres is:
 3 cours de la Garonne, 77700 Serris.                    - Last tips, there is a great combined offer including
                                                         tickets to Versailles Palace and trip to One Nation by
                                                         shuttle, book here.
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   Outlet shops in Paris

   If you want to shop the best of French fashion at discounted prices but don’t
   have time to visit the outlet shopping malls, don’t worry we have you covered ;)
   Check out our secrets addresses to shop past collection at discounted prices all
   year round.

1 - Rue du Jour (Chatelet - 75001)                        4 - Rue de Marseille (République - 75010)
Located right by Forum des Halles shopping mall           Rue de Marseille hosts some of the best brands and
this tiny street is a must see if you are looking for a   stores for Men’s wear! It is also a great spot for wom-
nice and trendy cocktail dress for a special occasion.    en’s wear at a discounted price.

Ba&sh                                                     Maje
- Address: 10 rue du Jour, 75001                          - Address: 4 rue de Marseille, 75010
Antoine & Lili                                            Claudie Pierlot
- Address: 17 rue du Jour, 75001                          - Address: 6 rue de Marseille, 75010
Manoush                                                   Bel Air
- Address: 12 rue du Jour, 75001                          - Address: 22 rue Beaurepaire, 75010
                                                          Les Petites
- Metrostop: Etienne Marcel or Chatelet-Les-Halles        - Address: 11 rue de Marseille, 75010
 (Lines 1/4)
                                                          - Metro stop: République or Jacques Bonsergent
                                                           (Lines 3/5/8/9/11)
2 - Rue de Sévigné (Le Marais - 75004)
Right in the heart of Le Marais, Rue de Sévigné is Pa-
risian women’s best kept secret.

Sandro
- Address: 26 rue de Sévigné, 75004
Claudie Pierlot
- Address: 26 rue de Sévigné, 75004

- Metro stop: Saint Paul (Line &)

3 - Rue des Abbesses (Montmartre - 75018)
At a stones throw away from the Sacre Coeur, don’t
miss a chance to get the best bargain of your trip!

Les Petites
- Address: 90 rue des Martyrs, 75018
Ba&sh
- Address: 1 bis rue des Abbesses, 75018
A.P.C.
- Address: 20 rue André del Sarte, 75018

- Metro: Abbesses (Line 12)
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   Luxury shopping in Paris

   Fancy updating your wardrobe with some classy
   designer names or simply getting your hands on
   some timeless French jewelry to bring home?
   Follow INSIDR for a sneak peak at the best place
   in Paris to shop for luxury items!

                     Where to shop for luxury goods in Paris?

 1- Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann                    2- Rue Saint Honoré

On the ground floor and first floor of the main build-   Rue Saint Honoré is one of the most iconic streets
ing, various luxury labels and the best new design       for luxury and cutting-edge fashion in Paris. For 20
talents are showcased to inspire your wardrobe           years, the concept store Colette was the epicenter
ideas. Women’s Fashion, Luxury & Designer, Jewelry,      of world’s fashion. Colette is no longer there but has
Accessories and Exceptional Fragrances can all be        been replaced by a brand new Saint Laurent Paris
found.                                                   flagship.

Brands available:                                        This street has hosted the biggest and newest fash-
Alaia, Acne, Balenciaga, Cartier, Carven, Céline,        ion brands flagships as well as iconic French luxury
Chloé, Chanel, David Yurman, Dior, DSquared, Fendi,      brands such as Goyard (famous for its suitcases) or
Givenchy, Gucci, Isabel Marant, Jean Paul Gaultier,      Annick Goutal (fragrances and cosmetics). It is also
Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Maison Martin Margiela, Marc      the district where Mademoiselle Chanel created her
Jacobs, Miu Miu, Moncler, Prada, Proenza Schouler,       first atelier and set up her first store which has re-
Saint Laurent Paris, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Van    mained opened since on Rue Cambon.
Cleef and Arpels, Vanessa Bruno, Vivienne West-
wood.                                                    Brands available:
                                                         Chantal Thomass, Chanel, Balenciaga, Dior, Fendi,
                                                         Hermes, Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton, Moynat, Go-
                                                         yard, Kate Spade
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   Luxury shopping in Paris

 3- Avenue de Montaigne                                 4- Rue de Grenelle

Right by Avenue des Champs Elysées, there is the       Located in the 6th district right by Saint Germain des
N°1 street for luxury goods in Paris with some of      Près, Rue de Grenelle is the most confidential luxury
the nicest 5 stars hotels. And that’s why at the end   fashion street. You may bump into famous French
of WWII, Monsieur Christian Dior decided to open       actresses such as Cathrine Deneuve or Charlotte
a giant store on Avenue Montainge! He was a true       Gainsbourg hidden behind big glasses and casually
visionary, these days there is not one luxury brand    shopping.
without a store on Avenue Montaigne!
                                                       Brands available:
Brands available:                                      Moschino, Saint Laurent Paris, Sonia Rykiel, Maison
Chanel, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Nina Ricci, Dolce       Martin Margiela, Issey Miyake, Carven, Prada, La Per-
Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Céline, Loewe, Pucci, Fendi,   la, Paul Smith, Berlutti, Céline
Givenchy, Elie Saab and of course Dior.

Maps of the main luxury shopping
district
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   Women’s clothing

   Paris is a true heaven for Women’s clothing shopping! We have already
   listed our favorite districts and itineraries for shopping in Paris, and
   most of the places we recommend are for our shopping sisters ;)
   In this section we’ll recommend our favorite brands.

Our favorites brands and designers for Women shopping in Paris

 1- Valentine Gauthier                                      2- Sézane

Valentine Gauthier is the name of the contemporary,        Created in 2015 by Morgane Sezalory this brand is
urban and refined style clothing brand. And it’s also      the quintessence of Parisian chic. Sezalory made
the name of the founder, creator, and designer of the      herself famous by releasing monthly limited quan-
brand!                                                     tity women’s clothing online that was simple but
The designer emphasizes that her aim is to create an       extremely elegant.
ideal and desirable closet. The secret of her work lays    Simple, perfectly cut, good quality fabrics, and
behind the quality of materials used in her atelier        delicate details is the Sezane recipe for success! It is
including the fabrics, techniques, composition and         now possible to shop all the items in their flagship
also the craftsmanship. Her design doesn’t necessar-       store near Grands Boulevards district named L’Ap-
ily reflect one style yet you can see the perfect juxta-   partement.
positions of opposite aspects. She performs utterly
amazing especially on this. There are many feminine        - Address: 1 rue Saint-Fiacre, 75002
pieces in her collections with masculine cues.             - Metro stop: Grands Boulevards (Lines 8/9)

- Address: 58 rue Charlot, 75003
- Metro stop: Temple (Line 3)

 INSIDR tips

  Other favorite French brands for Women:
  Maje - Website link
  Sandro - Website link
  Claudie Pierlot - Website link
  Le Mont Saint Michel - Website link
  Maison Labiche - Website link
  Maison Kitsuné - Website link
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   Where to buy shoes in Paris
Luxury shoes
                                                            A Woman’s shopping spree in-
                                                            cludes proper shoe shopping!
                                                            Here is our list of the most iconic
                                                            French brands for shoes and our
                                                            bucket list of the 4 shoes brands
                                                            to check out when shopping in
 1- Louboutin
                                                            Paris.
Nothing is more chic than a pair of red bottom
Christian Louboutin heels. Each pair of shoes in
handmade in either Paris or Milan. The official Chris-
tian Louboutin store is located in the 1st arrondisse-
ment, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The Staff is
extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The store,
however, tends to be packed on Saturdays and is
closed on Sundays. Aim to visit during the week for
a calmer, more enjoyable Louboutin shopping expe-
rience. Know that Louboutin shoe sizes run small!
                                                          3- Repetto
You’ll probably need at least 1 or 1.5 sizes up from
your usual shoe size.
                                                         Repetto shoes have been a standby of European
- Address: 19 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001           ballerinas since 1954 and are worn by the dancers
- Metro stop: Louvre-Rivoli (Line 1)                     of the Opera Garnier. Created by Rose Repetto after
                                                         her son, a choreographer, complained of sore feet.
                                                         You cannot buy a better pair of ballet flats than
                                                         the ones Repetto makes. Not only do they come in
                                                         more colors than you can imagine, they’re designed
                                                         with your feet in mind. If you love flats, you must
                                                         visit their iconic flagship store in Opera.

                                                         - Address: 22 rue de la Paix, 75002
                                                         - Metro stop: Opéra (Lines 3/7/8)

 2- Roger Vivier

Roger Vivier created his first pair of custom shoes in
1930 and launched his own label in 1937. Since then,            INSIDR tips
his heels have been worn by Catherine Deneuve,
Brigitte Bardot and even Queen Elizabeth II. The                 Other favorite brands for shoes
brand is known for their fashion forward style and               (affordable and trendy):
is often the trend setter in the footwear world. Col-
lections feature heels to ballet flats and espadrilles           Mellow Yellow - Website link
with sparkling finishes and glamorous touches.                   Bocage - Website link
                                                                 Jonak - Website link
- Address: 29 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, 75008                Minelli - Website link
- Metro stop: (Lines 1/8/2)
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   Men’s clothing

  Shopping is for everyone! There are marvelous places to shop for men
  here! Here is INSIDR’s selection of the best menswear shops in Paris!
  Whether it’s for you, a cousin, boyfriend, father, or a friend – you can
  find something for every man in these amazing shops.

 1- The Nines                                               2- Zach et Sam

The idea and the concept behind the Nines brand has        Zach et Sam is a thrift store in South Montmartre ex-
come a long way. Erwan and Renaud have worked on           clusivly for men. Here, clothes and other items find a
different projects in different countries. In 2012, they   second home and a life of their own. Even though it
came up with the online store of the Nines. theFol-        is described as a thrift store, it is so much more! Zach
lowing year, they opened the first store! The Nines is     et Sam offers an eclectic collection for the men who
an extensive brand that has many unique and dedi-          want more than a basic look. The brands are also
cated product lines including the cufflinks, belt, and     very varied; you can find Balenciaga, Kooples, Acne,
shirts of the founders. Within a few years, the collec-    Dior, Marc Jacobs or Kitsuné! The collection is always
tion got bigger with the addition of suits, special edi-   changing and there is newcomers frequently. So,
tion wedding suits, and bow ties. Other stores in Paris    make sure to keep an eye on the new treasures! If
followed as well! The precision, customer care, metic-     you want to experience a
ulous selection of textiles and processing are what        pleasurable menswear shopping experience and ex-
make The Nines special. The stores are a total gem         plore special pieces, come here .
for gentlemen! Do not miss while you are in Paris!
                                                           - Address: 13 rue Clauzel, 75009
- Address: 162 rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, 75008         - Metro stop: Saint-Georges (Line 12)
- Metro stop: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Lines1/9)

                                                           gems at their stores – all for men! They categorize
                                                           their product selection under five categories: Ready-
                                                           to-wears, accessories, men’s care, gastronomy, and
                                                           cultural products. On one side you can check out
                                                           and follow fashion; on the other side you can grab
                                                           the latest in kitchen equipment, a new book, or a
                                                           grooming kit!
 3- Sauver le Monde des Hommes
                                                           - Address: 1 rue des Trois Frères, 75018
Sauver le Monde des Hommes is a brand of concept           - Metro stop: Abbesses (Line 12)
stores in Paris. In English the name of the brand is
also very frank and thoughtful: Save the world of the
men! The brand is dedicated to the lifestyle of men.
Therefore you will see an infinite amount of hidden
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                                                         Iconic French brands for Men
                                                         Don’t forget the iconic French brands that
                                                         have been dressing Men for decades! Aigle
                                                         and Saint James have items for the whole
                                                         family. The value for your money is outstand-
                                                         ing with quality-made pieces at affordable
                                                         prices. Petit Bateau is another iconic French
                                                         brand whose origins date back to 1893! There
                                                         is also of course Lacoste, one of the coun-
                                                         try’s most well-known brands. The famous
                                                         crocodile brand was created in 1933 and still
                                                         remains the best choice for Mens’ everyday
                                                         chic.

Sport Jerseys
Whether you’re a hardcore soccer fan, rugby is more your style, or you wouldn’t miss the French Open for the
world, you can find your favorite French sports memorabilia in Paris. The main chain stores, or team-specific
stores (Paris Saint Germain, Stade Français, ets.), will have both player and team jerseys as well as acces-
sories. Department stores, including the Galeries Lafayette, also carry a wide selection of sports gear and
French national team items. No matter what team you support, a sports souvenir is a great way to remem-
ber your Parisian travels.
                                                        INSIDR tips

                                                       Other favorite French stores for Men:

                                                       Bonnes Gueules - Website link
                                                       Les Raffineurs - Website link
                                                       Factory’s Paris - Website link
                                                       Gab & Jo - Website link
                                                       La Garçonnière - Website link
                                                       BHV L’Homme - Website link
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   Kids clothing and shopping
   for kids in Paris
                                                                Check out our selection of the best shops
                                                                and brands for kids in Paris.

                              Favorite brands for kids in Paris

  1- Bonton                                2- Bonpoint                            3- Petit Bateau

Bonton is a French lifestyle brand       We definitely recommend picking         Petit Bateau is an iconic French
for children and babies. Irene Co-       up some adorable and sophis-            brands which has been around for
hen opened the first boutique of         ticated French clothing for your        a century providing the best qual-
Bonton in Paris in 2001 and nev-         little ones during your trip. Paris’    ity of clothing for families! With
er looked back! Bonton now has           well-dressed citizens include even      100% soft coton knitwear tshirts,
many stores in different locations       the youngest ones. One of our fa-       underwear, and pajamas, it is one
and it is a favorite of families with    vorite brands is Petit Bateau, the      of the best place to go for baby
small kids and babies. In Bonton,        classic French children’s clothing      clothing shopping in Paris. They
you can find whatever you need           brand. Kids look absolutely ador-       make the kind of clothes that nev-
for a baby or a kid. Clothes, shoes,     able in the iconic marinière.           er ages and pass accross siblings!
books, activities, cutlery sets, toys,   Bonpoint is perfect if you are look-    That is also the best choice to get
furniture for nurseries, decora-         ing for items for a fancier occasion.   a real French Marinière (striped
tions, baby supplies, linens, school                                             shirt).
supplies, child crafts, and art ma-      - Address: 6 rue de Tournon,
terials – literally whatever they        75006                                   - Address: 53 bis rue de Sèvres,
need is here at Bonton!                  - Metro stop: Saint Sulpice (Line       75006
                                         14)                                     - Metro stop: Sèvres - Babylone
- Address: 82 rue de Grenelle,                                                   (Lines 10/12)
75007
- Metro stop: Varenne (Line
10/13/14)
                                                                         Lookbook of Parisian kids

Lookbook Photo Credit @BonTon
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   Kids clothing and shopping
   for kids in Paris
                               Favorite stores for kids in Paris

  4- Galeries Lafayette Kids floor       5- Le ciel est à tout le monde          6- Petit Souk

The 5th floor of the Galeries La-       Originally a kite-shop, Le Ciel est    Petit Souk is a lovely concept-store
fayette is as close to shopping         a Tout le Monde is a specialty kid     for kids with toys, clothing, cut-
heaven as you can get and it’s a        shop located in the 5th arrondisse-    tlery sets, decorations, and all kind
completely kid-friendly zone. Your      ment in Paris.You can find many        of supplies just for little ones.
little ones are sure to love the 370    things here for children! Unlike       If you are looking for a special
square meter Disney store inside        a toy shop filled with plastic dolls   gift for kids to bring home, Petit
the Galeries, which is far less busy    or cars, here you have a chance to     Souk is a must go! You will also
than the one on Champs Elysées          purchase unique gifts for children.    find some of the best French toys
and where you will find exclusive       The products are perfect especial-     brands: like Janod and Jeujura
toys and clothing.                      ly for children below 7 years old      known for their traditional wood-
Jacadi, Cadet Rousselle, and IKKS       as the main focus of the shop is       en toys made in France.
combine everyday options with a         babies and toddlers. You can find
touch of sophistication. Getting        cutlery sets, pajamas, clothing,       - Address: 57 rue Notre-Dame-
kids to be patient while shopping       cushions, little cloth tents, tricy-   des-Champs, 75006
and trying on items is a pain so we     cles, wooden toys, and toy orga-       - Metro stop: Vavin (Line 4)
recommend heading to the Galer-         nization equipment all created for
ies Lafayette where you’ll find all     the lovely children!
brands in one spot. You can even
tempt your little ones with a visit     - Address: 10 rue Gay-Lussac,
to the Disney store as a treat after!   75005
This floor also has by far the best     - Metro stop: Luxembourg (RER B)
facilities for kids and toddlers. The
fully equipped changing rooms on
the 5th floor has saved more than
one parent from restroom desper-
ation. You will also love the fully
equipped nursery space with a
micro-wave and changing tables.

                                                        Lookbook of Parisian toys
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   Vintage Shopping in Paris
   Luxury Vintage Shopping

  Here is INSIDR’s selection of the best vintage clothing stores in Paris! For affordable vintage
  shopping, the district to explore is Chatelet from Rue Rambuteau, to past Centre Pompi-
  dou, and all the way to Hotel de Ville by Rue de la Verrerie. Vintage shopping in Paris is also
  a once in a lifetime chance to find some luxurious goods for discounted prices!

 1- Kiliwatch                                               2- Thanx God I’m a VIP

Kiliwatch is a true vintage institution in Paris. Fash-   Also known as TGV by local Parisian people- it is
ion magazine editors have been shopping there for         one the most beautiful vintage shops that you will
decades. Because it is the largest store for vintage      see in your life. The shop is very centrally located as
items but also, the selection has been the widest in      well; it is only a couple of minutes away from Place
Paris for 30 years with vintage items from all over the   de la République. Unlike most vintage shops where
                                                          you have to dig through piles of low-quality clothes
world as well as typically French pieces.
                                                          to find something, TGV has quite the opposite situ-
                                                          ation. Here the organization of the shop is perfect,
- Address: 64 rue Tiquetonne, 75002
                                                          everything is in the place where you can easily ac-
- Metro stop: Chatlet (Lines 1/4/7/11/14)                 cess or see it.
                                                          The items are mostly from designer or even luxu-
                                                          ry brands. Hérmes, Chanel, YSL, Givenchy are only
                                                          some of the designer brands you can find at TGV.

                                                          - Address: 12 rue de Lancry, 75010
                                                          - Metro stop: République (Lines 3/5/8/9/11)

 3- Rose Market Vintage

3- Rose Market Vintage
Rose Market is one the best place in Paris to go for
vintage shopping. The shop has so many vintage
items from these brands: Saint-Laurent, Chanel,
Givenchy, Céline, Dior and also some foreign ones
such as Versace or Armani. If you are a hunter of spe-
cial closet pieces, Rose Market is a must-go.

- Address: 5 rue Hippolyte Lebas, 75009
- Metro stop: Notre-Dame-De-Lorette (Line 12)
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   Vintage Shopping in Paris
   Thrift shops & cheap vintage stores

  4- Kilo Store                                                 5- Freep’star

This well known vintage store comes with a twist,             Right by Kilo Store, there is Freep’star which is a
you pay for your findings by weight! Each item has a          Fashion student’s favorite spot to dig for their next
color tag which corresponds to the price of that item         outfit! It is very cheap, prices depend on the color of
when you pay for it. You are guaranteed to find some          the tags. When searching carefully you might even
real retro gems in this place, and the chance to pick         be able to find a designer piece.
up a real bargain- if it doesn’t weigh too much!
                                                              - Address: 1 rue de la Verrerie, 75004
- Address: 69 rue de la Verrerie, 75004                       - Metro stop: Hôtel de Ville (Lines 1/11)
- Metro stop: Hôtel De Ville (Lines 1/11)

  6- La Textilerie                                              7- Saint Ouen Paris Flea Market

La Textilerie is more than just a regular clothing            This market is the biggest flea market in Europe and
store; it is an atelier, a café, a clothing store, and even   is great fun. it is composed of many smaller markets,
a recycling point. You can shop second hand vintage           so you can be sure to find everything; from vintage
items in good conditions for very reasonable prices           clothing, to furniture of all kinds, art, cheap knock-
and give them a second life.                                  offs, cutlery, jewellery, toys etc. Our favortie market
In addition to that, things which don’t make it to the        there are Marché Serpette, Marché Paul Bert and
racks of the store are still used in workshops or in the      Marché Vernaison. Check out our map of the flea
atelier for crafters working on a project. It is definitely   market and here is a full guide to prepare your day
a magical place to be.                                        at the flea market.

- Address: 22 rue du Château-Landon, 75010                    - Opening days:
- Metro stop: Louis Blanc (Lines 7/7Bis)                       Saturday to Sunday 10am - 5.30pm
                                                               Monday 11am - 5pm
                                                              - Address: 138/140 rue des Rosiers, 93400
                                                              - Metro stop: Porte De Clignancourt (Line4)
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 Souvenirs Shopping
Whether you’re a budget traveler looking for cheap souvenirs, a food lover looking for sou-
venirs in a Parisian supermarket, a beauty lover searching for Parisian beauty souvenirs, or
a football (soccer) lover who needs to visit the Paris Saint Germain store, we’ve put together
our best ideas and addresses for you!

                            What to bring home from Paris

             Beauty   products &
             skincare from local
             Pharmacies
                                                 1
                                     2              Perfumes from iconic
                                                    French beauty brands

            Gourmet food (choco-
            late, truffle, salt, confi-
            ture.. you name it)
                                                3
                                 4                  Local Art and vintage
                                                    decoration

                     Wine and liquor            5
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Souvenirs Shopping
                 Best shops for souvenirs shopping

             1- Galeries Lafayette department store
             On the 6th floor of the main building, they have one section dedicated
             to souvenir shopping with the cutest Parisian items possible: from trav-
             el size fine chocolate boxes to, Eiffel tower mugs, and Paris’ skyline tea
             towels.. You will find all you need to please your friends and coworkers
             back home.

             - Address: 40 boulevard Haussmann, 75009
             - Metro stop: Chaussée d’Antin - Lafayette (Lines7/11)

             2- Moulin rouge souvenirs shop
             You should definitely stop by the official Moulin Rouge souvenir shop.
             From clothing, to tote bags, and candles you’re sure to find the perfect
             embodiment of the famous cabaret that you can bring home with you.
             With beautiful vintage posters, postcards, and small home decoration
             items.

             - Address: 82 boulevard de Clichy, 75018
             - Metro stop: Blanche (Line 2)

             3- Carrousel du Louvre
             Perfectly located right by the Louvre Museum, Carrousel du Louvre is
             the best spot to do some souvenir shopping. For beauty products and
             authentic fragrances from France, go to L’Occitane - their hand cream
             is the perfect gift. For foodie souvenirs, don’t miss the Maille Mustard
             shop or La Comtesse du Barry where you will find foie gras, chocolates,
             and plenty of other ravishing delicacies.

             - Address: 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001
             - Metro stop: Palais-Royal-Musée Du Louvre (Lines 1/7)

             4- We are Paris
             We are Paris is a concept boutique that focuses on locally made prod-
             ucts. Especially handmade, eco, and sustainable friendly products. Sup-
             port the local economy and treat yourself!
             You will find: jewelry, handmade notebooks, artisanal soaps or candles,
             and even some chocolates made in Paris!

             - Address: 13 rue Oberkampf, 75011
             - Metro stop: Oberkampf (Lines 5/9)

             5- Bring France Home
             Here you will find unique items from France, made in France that you
             can continue using and remember your visit by!
             The shop has many different items available for every kind of budget.
             You may find cheese plates from the Faience Manufacture of Gien, lo-
             cally-designed tee shirts, porcelain tumblers, or card games all made
             in France!

             - Address: 3 rue de Birague, 75004
             - Metro stop: Bastille (Lines: 1/5/8)
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   Souvenirs Shopping
   from the supermarket
   Pop into a supermarket nearest your accommodation and follow
   this guide to the best French souvenirs from the supermarket for
   authentic and affordable souvenirs!

  1- Tapenade and spreads                 2- LU Biscuits                           3- Bonne Maman jam

The southern region of France is        LU is a French biscuit brand that        This brand may not be foreign to
famous for their production of ol-      has existed since 1846. It is a sta-     you, but it is definitely a traditional
ives. Tapenade is one of the most       ple cookie in French homes and           French brand that can be found
delicious forms of their plentiful      you should not miss out on them          in all supermarkets. They offer a
olive production! The blend of          (especially their speculoos ones!).      variety of jam variants, in addition
black olives with extra-virgin olive    LU offers a range of cookies from        to brownies, apple pies and other
oil, garlic, and chili powder creates   traditional butter biscuits, choco-      sweet cakes that probably do not
an extremely rich flavor. This olive    late biscuits (Prince and Petit Éco-     exist in your home country. And to
spread is perfect to be smeared on      lier), to various flavored soft cakes.   top it all off, the packaging even
a baguette while enjoying apéro         Whichever your favorite may be,          looks like a traditional French red
back at home to remember your           these French biscuits make an            plaid dinner tablecloth!
fantastic trip!                         incredibly delicious and cheap
                                        French souvenir to bring back
                                        home.

  4- Maille Moutarde                      5- Savon de Marseille                    INSIDR tips

French Mustard is unique and you        Savon de Marseille is a typical              To find the best and nearest
will find various flavours: super       bar of soap from Marseille in the            supermarket in Paris, check
strong, “à l’ancienne” with mus-        South of France. But you don’t               out our supermarket guide.
tard seeds, with basil, and with        need to go all the way to Marseille!
wild onions. You can find cute          You can find this soap at almost
small packages at the super mar-        every supermarket in Paris. Le Pe-
ket. Or at the Maille store within      tit Marseillais has plenty of soap
Carrousel du Louvre.                    varieties at affordable prices. In ad-
                                        dition, they also have liquid soaps,
                                        shampoos, body oils etc.
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   Gourmet Shopping
   from Paris

   For serious foodie souvenirs here is a top list
   of what to buy and where to get it ;)

  1- Salt                                2- Truffle                              3- Chocolates & Caramels

Fleur de sel forms on the delicate     Choose from truffle salt from La        Chocolates are the perfect sou-
crust on the surface of seawater       Maison de la Truffe, truffle oil or a   venirs to bring home. And for
and is the perfect gourmet touch       dried truffle and risotto mix. You      those with a sweet tooth, Cara-
to any meal. Sel de Guérande or        can find all the best truffles prod-    mel Beurre Salé, or salted caramel
Sel de Camargue should be your         cuts to bring home at Maison de la      makes any dessert even better.
N°1 choice when looking for salt to    Truffe corner at Galeries Lafayette
bring home.                            Gourmet. More truffle tips here.

                                                                                 INSIDR tips

                                                                                  Where to buy gourmet
  4- Foie Gras                           5- Wine & liquor                         souvenirs in Paris
                                                                                  You can find all of these
Though controversial, foie gras        Red, White, Rosé, Champagne…
                                                                                  items, and many more, at
is a French delicacy and makes         the options are endless, depend-
                                                                                  the gourmet section of the
for a wonderful souvenir or gift       ing on your tastes and luggage
                                                                                  Galeries Lafayette depart-
for those who enjoy it. It can be      size. Cognac is a great liquor
                                                                                  ment store which is a true
enjoyed whole (entier), cooked         which is cheaper in France than
                                                                                  French chefs supermarket
(cuit), semi-cooked (mi-cuit), as a    when exported.
                                                                                  with product that you will
mousse, paté, or fresh (frais). It’s
                                                                                  not find anywhere else. They
often served with fig jam and pairs
                                                                                  have regional specialties
nicely with a white wine.
                                                                                  and super gourmet prod-
                                                                                  ucts all year round.
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Beauty Shopping in Paris

France is home to great skincare brands and specialized stores. In fact, there
are so many brands and products to choose from! Follow the expert’s tips to
score the best beauty shopping ;)

      1. Cleansing products                            4. Moisturisers

             2. Toners                                  5. Sunscreen

                                                INSIDR tips

                                                 Top brands to bring home
                                                 1- Bioderma
                                                 2- Darphin
                                                 3- Biotherm
                                                 4- Caudalie
                                                 5- Nuxe
                                                 6- Patyka
                                                 7- Condensé
                                                 8- Algologie
             3. Serums
                                                 All available at Parapharmacy
                                                 Monge stores in Paris.
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   Beauty Shopping in Paris
Where to shop for skincare and beauty products
                                                            INSIDR tips
in Paris
Parisians get their favorite beauty and skincare prod-
ucts from their local parapharmacy! It is the secret of
French beauty routine!
This is where you’ll find the best brands, prices, selec-
tion and expert advice from the highly trained para-
pharmacists at the best price!
If you are in Paris, the biggest, cheapest and most
convenient network of parapharmacy to go to
is Parapharmacie Monge. With several locations
around the center of Paris, they are used to advising       Where to shop for custom luxury makeup &
foreign clients and can help you identify the perfect       skincare in Paris
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Plan for a break on a shopping trip!

 All the trendiest and coolest spots and activities for
 the perfect break during a shopping spree in Paris.

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann weekly schedule
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Paris Fashion Week yearly schedule

         Paris Fashion Week 2019

         2019.1.17-11         Paris Fashion Week Men's

         2019.1.21-25         Paris: Haute Couture
         2019.2.27-3.6        PFW Fall/Winter
         2019.6.20-24         Paris Fashion Week Men's

         2019.7.1-5           Paris: Haute Couture

         2019.9.25-10.3       PFW Spring/Summer

         DATES ARE FLEXIBLE.
         OFTEN "SURPRISE" SHOWS WILL APPEAR A DAY EARLY, OR A DAY LATE

Parisian Style lookbook

                        INSIDR tips

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Skincare & Cosmetics glossary

                           SOINS POUR LA PEAU        SKINCARE
                                   NETTOYANT         CLEANSING
                                     TONIQUE         TONER
                                DÉMAQUILLANT         MAKEUP REMOVER
                               YEUX ET LÈVRES        EYES & LIPS
                               CRÈME DE JOUR         DAY CREAM
                                CRÈME DE NUIT        NIGHT CREAM
                              CRÈME DE MAINS         HAND CREAM
                          CRÈME POUR LES YEUX        EYE CREAM
                               MASQUE VISAGE         FASCIAL MASK
                                   ANTI-RIDES        ANTI-WINKLES
                              PEAUX SENSIBLES        SENSITIVE SKIN
                                PEAUX SÈCHES         DRY SKIN
                               PEAUX GRASSES         OILY SKIN
                             PEAUX NORMALES          NORMAL SKIN

UK    US   JAPAN        EUROPE
                            EUROPE

                                   Women Clothing Size charts

               Women Shoes Size charts
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                Luxury shopping Map

           Mall & Department Stores Maps
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                 Late shopping Map

                Sunday shopping Map
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                Shopping itineraries

            Outlet shopping within Paris
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            Right bank shopping itineraries

         Left bank & South shopping itineraries
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