Shopping in Paris, France

No European shopping trip is complete without shopping in Paris. As one of the most important fashion cities of the world, Paris offers exclusive clothing and jewellery stores such as Gucci or Cartier. The city has several large department stores where you can buy everything, such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. The most fun places to shop are the cosy flea markets and small boutiques.

Big stores

1. Galeries Lafayette
   Galeries Lafayette has become a symbol of French luxury shopping. As one of the world’s best known department stores, it offers French and international visitors both affordable brands like Urban Outfitters and Topshop or premium brands like Gucci and Cartier.
   40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris

2. Printemps
   Situated in the 9th Arrondissement of Paris, Printemps (meaning "spring" in French) is a department store selling the biggest names in fashion, beauty and luxury products.
   64 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris

3. Le BHV MARAIS
   Le BHV Marais is a shopping department store located in the heart of the fashionable district of Le Marais. It became a cultural and fashion hotspot for Parisians and tourist alike.
   52 Rue de Rivoli, 75189 Paris

Something different

1. The Broken Arm
   A trendy fashion boutique and a coffee shop, with a Scandinavian twist: Paris's charming concept store The Broken Arm. Stop by for a coffee, and you'll find yourself here for hours.
   12 Rue Perrée, 75003 Paris

2. Suit.341
   Suite.341 means three fo(u)r one. Enjoy three favourite Parisian brands Maje, Sandro and Claudie Pierlot in this French boutique. The interior of the concept store is inspired on the traditional style of luxury hotels.
   3 Ter Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris

3. Hippy Market
   One of the best vintage stores in Paris, Hippy Market, can be found on Rue de Turbigo. Hippy Market has several shops in Paris and throughout France.
   41 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris

Flea Markets

The Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen
The largest flea market in Paris is the one at Porte de Clignancourt, officially called Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but known to everyone as Les Puces. Here you find antique furniture, clothing, jewellery and art.
132-140 Rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen
Every Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 10 am - 18 pm