Paris Tourism & Travel Guide - Where to Shop in Paris

Paris Tour & Travel Guide - Where to Shop in Paris

Les Puces

The most famous flea market in Paris is the one at Porte de Clignancourt, officially, Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, but known to everyone as Les Puces (The Fleas). It is the largest antique market in the world, receiving almost 120,000 – 180,000 people every weekend. Paintings, mirrors, antique luggage, vintage clothes, pretty furniture will make you eyes glow as you walk down these streets. Both the market and neighborhood are very vibrant and colorful and you cannot help but fall for the diversity of personalities, stall keepers and things available on sale!

Designer Department Stores

For those who want to indulge in pleasurable, mainstream shopping experience , they should check out the several colossal department stores in Paris. Two of the most prominent are the Printemps and Galeries Lafayette superstores, at Boulevard Haussmann (9th arrondissemen) and carrying designer, branded as well as private label merchandise.

Avenue des Champs-Élysées

Some of the most high end fashion stores can be found on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, and shopping here is a completely different experience. The best couture shops can be found on the streets of Rue du Faubourg St. Honoré, Ave Montaigne and on Rue St. Honoré.

Ile Saint Louis

If you want to experience the essence of old Paris – the tiny and pretty boutiques, art galleries, fromageries and gourmet delis, and the best ice cream in Paris, head for the the quaint Ile Saint Louis, a stone’s throw away from the Notre Dame.

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