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Shopping in Paris – an artistic affair
Paris, better known as the fashion capital of the world is a good place for all shopaholics there. Name the latest fashion in the world and you’ll get in Paris. From the most modern design apparel to top quality bags and shoes to other fashion accessories, you would not be disappointed while shopping in this fashion capital.
Since Parisians take fashion quite seriously you will notice that shopping is an art in Paris. You will be amazed to see the variety and style of the stores in Paris that make a Paris shopping trip a must for any fashion-conscious traveler. Let us see what places specialize in different kinds of shopping in Paris.
Dress yourself in style
Fashion starts with dressing and Paris is a fashionable city no doubt. There are several markets areas and streets known for different kinds of occasional and regular dressing.
Trend-setting clothing and chic shopping
Walk any shop in Paris and you will come across all types of trendy clothes. However, shops at Rue Etienne Marcel and Place des Victoires are more famous for stylish dressings. If you look for the designer names then visit Rue des St-Pères and Rue du Bac. Then Avenue Montaigne in the 8ème arrondissement is popular for chic shopping. Here you find stores from the top names in international fashion, including Céline, Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and Valentino.
Visit boutiques by Chloé Christian Lacroix, Gucci, and Hermès at the Rue du Faubourg St-Honoré for the best art galleries and antiquaries. The 6ème arrondissement offers some youthful yet low-budget stores, often selling the previous year’s high- fashion stock at a discounted price.
Retail shopping
The famous boulevard at Champs-Élysées is a retail center, comprising four large arcade malls—Élysées 26, Galerie du Lido, Le Claridge, and Le Rond-Point. Browse a little and you are sure to meet any demand. Another shopping attraction is a superstore by Louis Vuitton.
Enjoy budget shopping in Paris
Contrary to common belief, shopping in Paris can be done on any budget. As it is the one of the fashion capitals, almost all the best designers of the world have boutiques in Paris. Obviously most of them quote high prices. If you do not want to spend much money on clothes, then enter any of these elegantly done boutiques and have an idea of the latest styles. Thereafter you can get visit an affordable departmental store where you may get similar style dress, comparatively at cheaper price.
Flea market
The flea markets in Paris are real places to find treasures. Explore these markets on Sundays as other stores keep close on Sundays. For budget shoppers, the flea markets offer the best shopping in Paris. the Porte de Montreuil in the 20 ème arrondissement and the Porte de Clignancourt in the 18ème are probably the best among other such markets.
Open-air markets
Open-air markets give a different kind of experience in shopping and Paris abounds with such places, more known as you can do economic shopping here.
Les grands magasins
Les grands magasins, the huge departmental stores of Paris must be included in the shopping trip. A visit to these stores and you know why they are the best shopping joints for many Parisians. Galeries Lafayette and Printemps are the most famous stores.
Above all, don’t miss a visit to the elegant galleries or passages, specially the Passage du Grand-Cerf. These 19th century shopping arcades are glass-roofed and thus make good choice for any rainy day.
Tips for shopping
–Though shopping is considered a serious affair in Paris, but you may not receive a friendly welcome by the shopkeepers if wearing shorts, sneakers, or a printed t-shirt. Better to dress up properly before you go shopping.
–Do not touch the displays as it is considered objectionable.
–If you need an assistance then be sure to ask for it with a polite “s’il vous plait” (please).
–As informed earlier, most stores in Paris are closed on Sunday, do not plan shopping on that day of week.
Why not plan a shopping trip to Paris
Shopping in Paris is an affair that you need to savor as much as you can like you enjoy your meals at a good place. With stores and markets ranging from the most luxurious to the bargain hunting joints, shopping in Paris remains unmatched. To get the real feel of it plan a trip to Paris, including advance booking of good Paris hotels. Check out Paris hotel reviews posted by travelers like you so that your stay in this great city is comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable.
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