The 11 Best Places to Shop in Paris
1. Le Bon Marchรฉ โข 7th
Upscale and expensive department store containing high-end luxury clothing, furniture, and cosmetics. Large gourmet supermarket and wine cellar located next door. Beautiful interior, in the 7th near the border of Saint Germain.
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2. Avenue Montaigne โข 8th
Along with the Champs-รlysรฉes and Avenue George V, this creates the Golden Triangle of luxury shopping. Exclusive luxury brands such as Dior, Gucci, and Givenchy all have stores on this street.
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3. Le Marais โข 3rd, 4th
Area for trendy and fashionable boutiques. A mix of French and international designers with mostly smaller boutiques vs. department stores. Best streets are Rue de Rosier, Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, and Rue du Temple.
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4. Galeries Lafayette โข 9th
The most popular department store with tourists in search of famous French brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier. Thereโs a range of price points represented, with lots of options for clothing, home goods, gourmet foods, and wine. Itโs worth exploring inside for its ornate interior and gorgeous domed ceiling.
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5. BHV โข 4th
Popular among locals, this one stop shop has nearly every necessity under one roof โ from a hardware store to an onsite cooking school to many top fashion brands. Trendy clothing and accessories with multiple styles and price points.
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6. E. Dehillerin โข 1st
The assortment of cookware at E. Dehillerin is immense and overwhelming, but pleasurable to browse. Choose from old school copper pots, professional grade cutlery, or exclusive gifts like an antique butter curler.
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7. Shakespeare and Co Bookstore โข 5th
Famous English language bookshop that was a favorite of Hemingway, Ginsburg, and Burroughs. Beautiful location on the Seine near the Place Saint Michel. If it becomes too crowded, head to the new cafรฉ next door.
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8. Deyrolle โข 7th
Unusual locale focused on taxidermy displaying hundreds of stuffed exotic animals and available for purchase. Items range from giraffes to safari creatures to pristine collections of insects and butterflies. Beautiful reproductions of botanical posters are also available โ just like the kind that used to hang in French classrooms.
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9. Maison Beaufrere โข 6th
The most beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets in Paris. Gilles Sieg-Beaufrere has a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, something akin to having a Michelin star for outstanding craftsmanship. Inside the Marchรฉ Saint Germain.
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10. Maison Bremond 1830 โข 9th
Originally known as Premiรจre Pression Provence, this shop is a great source for food-related gifts, particularly those from southern France. Think artisanal French olive oils (available in convenient travel cans), beautiful olive wood bowls, and local delicacies like herbes de Provence, tapenade spreads, or terrines infused with lavender.
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11. Merci โข 3rd
Chic and stylish collection of clothing, housewares, furniture, and accessories in this multi-level space in the Marais that feels like an art gallery.
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8 Best Paris Food and Flea Markets
Marchรฉ Saint Germain โข 6th
This covered commercial centre has a portion of the most noteworthy quality providers of cheddar, fish, produce, and meat in Paris. The best part of the business sector is the wine shop Bacchus + Ariane. Locals frequently visit B+A for a glass of wine after work, yet anybody can bring their own particular nourishment from the business sector and (for a little corkage charge) have a feast on the patio.
Marchรฉ dโAligre โข 12th
Off the beaten track market in the 12th arr. that highlights Parisโ diversity. There are two sections to the market โ the food stalls with many choices for produce, spices, and non-French foods, and a flea market section with cheap second hand items. Open daily except Mondays. Near the popular covered market Marchรฉ Beauvau.
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Bastille Market โข 11th
One of the biggest markets in Paris, with approximately a hundred stalls. Impressive choice of produce, fish, local cheeses, and free range chicken at reasonable prices. Busy and busy, the focus is on food, but there are a few stalls that sell handicrafts, housewares, and clothing. On Saturdays, the market is solely devoted to arts and crafts.
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Marchรฉ des Enfants Rouges โข 3rd
This popular market in the Marais, a mix of farmers market and food stalls, is at its best on Saturday mornings. Local atmosphere and something for everyone. Options for dining include a Moroccan delicatessen renowned for its couscous or the well-known pancake maker who sings while patrons wait in line. Nearby tables are available to consume purchased items while other stalls function more like a formal restaurant.
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Marchรฉ Raspail โข 6th
Around 40 vendors make up this farmers market specialized in high quality as well as strictly organic producers on Sundays. It operates three times weekly along the Boulevard Raspail.
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Marchรฉ Anvers โข 9th
One of the few markets operating in the evening, this neighborhood gem sits next to a park overlooking the Sacrรฉ-Cลur basilica and showcases excellent producers from around the Paris region. The market begins around 3 pm every Friday.
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Marchรฉ aux Puces de Vanves โข 14th
An outdoor market located in Paris where affordable items may still be found. Options include furniture, electronics, previously used household goods, vintage outfits, and art pieces at different price points and in abundance.
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Les Puces de Saint-Ouen โข Saint-Ouen
The famous flea market in the French capital fills entire blocks with antiques from the mid-20th century as well as vintage items, books, art, clothing, posters, and more. While you shouldn`t expect outstanding bargains, browsing is an enjoyable way to spend the day. Accessible via the line 4 metro, it lies just outside central Paris.
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