The French capital has long been considered a symbol of luxury and chic. Parisian stores and boutiques offer a wide range of goods that are characterized by high quality and stylish design. Tourists who come to Paris for shopping have several options: they can take pleasant walks along the shopping streets of the city or go to large department stores.
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“Golden Triangle.”
The area between the Champs-Elysee, Avenue Montaigne and Avenue George V is often called the “Golden Triangle” of Paris. At almost every step here you can see elegant shop windows, where products of famous French and world brands are exhibited. Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi and Guerlain’s flagship store, exquisitely decorated in Art Deco style, are located on the Champs-Elysees. Rue George V will please all fashion lovers who will be able to visit Jean-Paul Gaultier, Balenciaga, Givenchy stores. No less interesting is Rue Montaigne, where there are boutiques of Christian Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Prada, Ralph Lauren.
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Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré (Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré)
Parallel to the Champs-Elysees is another shopping street filled with designer stores, including boutiques from Hermes, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix, Miu Miu. Try to visit the multi-brand designer center Colette, which offers a wide range of goods (clothing, shoes, accessories, sporting goods, perfumes). In the departments you can see exclusive collections and products; some of them are sold exclusively in this store. It is also worth walking down the small rue de Cambon, which houses the Chanel boutique with its famous mirrored staircase.
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Le Marais.
The picturesque Marais quarter can be especially recommended for lovers of art and original items. In addition to numerous art galleries, it is also home to a large number of antique and vintage stores, as well as artisans’ stores, including jewelers. The area is popular with both emerging and established designers, including Kenzo and Marc Jacobs.
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Place Vendôme (Place Vendôme)
Place Vendôme, where the famous Ritz Hotel is located, is considered one of the most elegant places in the French capital. It is mostly home to boutiques of brands specializing in watches and jewelry – Cartier, Tiffany, Chaumet, Rolex, Bulgari. Here you can choose precious jewelry studded with diamonds and other precious stones, or watches that will please with both precision and exquisite appearance.
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Galeries Lafayette.
The largest department store in the French capital, Galeries Lafayette, occupies three buildings on Boulevard Haussmann. The store strikes the imagination both with its luxurious interiors and huge assortment: there are hundreds of thousands of goods in dozens of departments – from children’s and adult clothes to modern appliances. There are also boutiques of famous French and international brands, where you can buy both elegant things in classic style and sharp fashionable novelties.
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Bon Marché (Le Bon Marché)
The oldest department store in Paris, opened in 1852, is located on rue Sèvres (left bank). It is housed in a majestically beautiful building, the project of which was designed by Gustave Eiffel himself in collaboration with the architect L.-Sh. Boileau. The assortment of brands presented in Bon Marché is somewhat different from the Galeries Lafayette, so true fashion lovers should visit the two shopping centers.
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Palais-Royal (Le Palais-Royal)
A stone’s throw from the Louvre, the Palais Royal is an old architectural ensemble that includes a small, cozy park surrounded by houses with the first passages in Paris, where stores and stores have been located since ancient times. These days, boutiques offering high-end goods including clothing by Didier Ludot, exclusive costume jewelry by La Maion de l’Ambre, selective perfumes by Serge Lutens, and handbags and leather accessories by Delvaux are located under the stone vaults. The Palais-Royal is also home to international brands such as Stella McCartney and Jimmy Choo.
Useful information
- There are more than 17 thousand boutiques in Paris, mostly located in the central arrondissements (1 to 9).
- Smaller boutiques may be closed during the vacation season, from late July to late August.
- There is no need to be shy about speaking to salespeople. As a rule, all employees of brand boutiques speak English and often other languages, including Russian.
- The huge assortment presented in stores can cause confusion. The best option is to use the services of a personal stylist who will help you choose the most suitable fashion items.
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