Best Paris Shopping, Style and Fashion

Paris…Romantic, enchanting and oh so fashionable or à la mode as the French say. The centre point of many France tour packages, this is the city where so many fashion legends like Brigitte Bardot, Yves Saint Laurent, and Coco Chanel made their name and became immortal. So a shopping trip in Paris is a dream come true for all fashionistas. Let’s find out when, what and how to go shopping in Paris, the fashion capital of the world!

The High-End Shopping Destinations

High-end branded merchandise are luxuries that most of us can only afford once or twice in our lifetimes. However, if you’re going to Paris you need to splurge a bit as this is the home of world-revered fashion brands. Go coco with an iconic bag from Chanel, treat yourself to some gorgeous Louboutin heels and get some elegant luggage from Louis Vuitton to jet setter like a star!

So where in Paris is great for some luxury retail therapy? No shopping trip is complete without a visit to Champs-Elysées, argued by many to be the grandest boulevard in the world! Then, just a little bit off from the Champs-Elysées, is Avenue Montaigne, called the ‘grande dame’ of all high fashion since 3 decades. There is a long strip of designer stores from Valentino to Robert Cavalli and Céline, to name a few. Finally, head over to Le Bon Marché located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This is the mother of all department stores, so to say as it exudes pure finery and elegance all in glamorous Parisian-style. Shop till you drop, and horde some master pieces that you will cherish forever. With so many cab services like Easy Go Shuttle being available; hopping from one shopping precinct to another with a bunch of bags, won’t be a problem.

The Budget-Friendly Shopping Destinations

If you’re a penny pincher always looking to strike a bargain here are the places you need to head over to in Paris. What Americans call ‘yard sales’, the French call ‘Vide-Greniers’ and this is where you can find second-hand clothing sold straight from the merchant. Then there’s La Vallee Village is famous as a discount heaven where you can get discounts from 20% to even 70%!

Filled with wanderlust that seeks to explore distant shores and captivated by the colors and vibrancy of exotic cultures, Kanya Mae writes on the beautiful, exciting, and enchanting wonders of the world. She is a writer who not only has a passion for travel, but also has a background in fashion, art and media.

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