What to bring from Paris: souvenirs, food, gifts, cosmetics? This question is asked by absolutely all tourists. After all, there are legends about this city and it would be wrong to come home empty-handed.
Popular places to shop for souvenirs
Paris is primarily a tourist city, so you can find souvenirs at every turn. But you should not rush to the first magnets or other trinkets and buy everything that comes to hand.
The French are used to tourists and that’s why the prices for souvenirs, jewelry and cosmetics are overpriced in the center. Take a walk around the city, look in all the stores, and you are sure to find the same quality products, but much cheaper.
So, where should we look?
- Champ de Mars. Here you can buy a variety of souvenirs and at a low price. Mostly African-Americans sell here, but they are local and very pushy. So haggle and don’t worry, they will still make a profit.
- Souvenir shops. There are a huge number of them in Paris and you should definitely look in each one. But you should buy in quiet neighborhoods where there are practically no tourists. For example, there is a store called “Montmartre village” at 11 rue du Mont-Cenis. Here you can buy absolutely everything. If you like costume jewelry and decided to present your loved ones with such a gift, then take a walk to 30, rue Saint Paul.
- Galleries. Here you can buy not only paintings, but also other products. Be sure to visit “du Grand Cerf” – the most famous and ancient institution of Paris. Here you can not only buy amazing gifts, but also make a lot of unusual and beautiful photos.
- Flea markets. These places can be considered a shopaholic’s paradise. They sell everything that is available in France. If you are a lover of antiques, you should definitely check out one of these markets. If you are in Paris for a weekend, then visit the “Village Saint-Paul” – a famous hoarder’s market in France.
Average prices for souvenirs in Paris
When going on a trip, every tourist plans his budget. In order not to get into trouble, you should know in advance the cost of souvenirs and other popular items that can be purchased in Paris.
Designer clothes
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Paris is the capital of fashion and fashionistas. It is impossible to visit this city and not buy branded clothes from the most famous couturiers.
There are a lot of boutiques with designer clothes here and it is impossible to go around all of them, but only if you didn’t deliberately go to Paris to store and buy designer clothes.
But, even if you come to Paris to see the sights, you should definitely stop by the shopping center and buy a scarf, beret and gloves.
For shopaholics, there is a lot of room here. Everyone here will be able to find a branded item not only to suit their taste, but also the size of their wallet.
Cosmetics and French perfume
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People also go to Paris for French perfumes. It is no secret that they are quite expensive. But if you want to pamper yourself, buy a sample. The cheapest one costs no more than 2 euros.
You can also buy a variety of cosmetics in stores. The most budget-friendly option is Yves Rocher. Here you can find everything your heart desires. Boutiques are usually overpriced, so go to large shopping centers and try to find something unusual there.
Pictures of Paris
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It is best to buy such products on the waterfront. Here you can walk around and buy something for your loved ones.
The cost of paintings varies. Naturally, in galleries small paintings with views of Paris will cost several times more expensive, and here you can buy products for a few euros. The cost of large paintings reaches 100 euros.
Eiffel Tower figurines
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The most common souvenir that every tourist tries to bring. Such figurines are sold both in a set and piece by piece. One piece costs no more than 1 euro.
You can also buy figurines of other landmarks of Paris. You can find the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame de Paris and the Louvre on sale. They cost the same. But such trinkets will be a great decoration and will remind you of your trip to the city of love.
Various knick-knacks, key chains, plates.
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The most common goods that any tourist tries to buy are souvenirs. If you look in a specialized shop, you can find anything you want.
The cost of these goods varies. For example, miniature porcelain dolls cost about 7-9 euros apiece, a lighter – 5 euros, plates – 10 euros, postcards for 1.5 euros.
Products
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But from France you can bring not only souvenir products. Remember about desserts and delicious sweets and be sure to look in a confectionery shop before going out and buy a treat for your relatives. They will appreciate such a gift, because not everyone will be able to visit Paris.
Be sure to buy French grillage, meringue, macarons and croissants. Don’t forget the baguettes. The cost of these goodies varies. Each pastry chef sets his own price. But you can walk around and find, for example, macarons for 6-8 euros per packet.
In addition to sweets from Paris, you can bring foie gras and cheese. The cost of these delicacies varies, but it is worth buying.
Beverages
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And where can you go without champagne? From the homeland of this drink you can bring different varieties and invite your friends for a tasting. Of course, if you decide to buy a collector’s wine, then be ready to splurge and give for a bottle not one hundred euros, but if you decide to buy ordinary French wine, you can find varieties for 2-5 euros per bottle.
What purchases are popular among Russian tourists?
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Russian tourists are the most generous and try to buy more than just fridge magnets. Russians come to the French capital not only to walk around the city, but also to shop.
The most popular are considered to be:
- Champagne;
- Sweets;
- Delicatessen;
- Bags;
- Shoes;
- Linens;
- Branded items;
- Cosmetics;
- Perfume;
- Costume jewelry;
- Children’s clothing;
- Paintings;
- Antiques;
- Dishes.
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Souvenir shopping can be left for later, and the first thing to do is to walk around the fabulous city. To do this, contact Metropol Voyage and book a sightseeing tour of Paris.
With a Russian-speaking guide you will walk around all the sights of the French capital and will be able to familiarize yourself with the history of each building.
The tour lasts 3 hours and costs 230 euros. Individual sightseeing or group sightseeing is possible. We also provide a car and are ready to pick you up from any point of Paris.
