Shopping Tours
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Paris Shopping Capital
Paris has more than 62,000 stores and services and an unequalled retail density in the inner Paris area: 29 shops per 1,000 inhabitants (compared to 18 in London and 16 in Milan).
Paris has all kinds of retailers: independent shops, major national and international brands and department stores
60% of tourists cite shopping as their main reason for visiting the city (after culture and heritage). Tourism and commerce are complementary and together account for 26% of direct employment in the capital.
Don't forget the 12% tax refund. Paris is more competitive than Dubai, Singapore or Hong Kong.
Sales in Paris
Paris, is the world`s biggest open-air store: 17,500 stores and 5 department stores are part of the sales, including 5,339 clothing stores!
Winter : 7 January 2009 to 10 February 2009
Summer : 24 June 2009 to 28 July 2009
Shopping by Style
Classic. In search of timeless elegance: Districts: Montaigne, Champs-Elysées, Place Vendome, Palais Royal
Trendy. Always cutting edge: Districts: le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Haussman, Etienne Marcel, Les Halles
Bobo-chic. Looking for the charm of arty intellectual Paris: Districts: Sevres-Babylone, Odéon, Charonne, Canal Saint-Martin
Creative. Looking for young designers: Districts: Bir Hakeim, Abbesses, Marche Saint-Honore, Saint-Paul
Fusion Fashion World. Searching for cultural melting pots: Districts: Belleville, La Villette, Olympiades, Ledru-Rollin, Opera
The Grands Magasins
Printemps: Founded in 1865 has a remarkable feature of the Haussmann store is an elaborate stained-glass cupola above the main restaurant in the store, installed for the 1923 rebuilding. In 1939, to avoid the risk that it would be destroyed in bombing attacks, the cupola was dismantled and stored. A byword for fashion and luxury, this prestigious store boasts 3,000 brands (including 300 exclusive ranges). Its ranges include cutting edge of fashion displayed in a creative setting. Car valet and delivery add to the shopping experience.
Galeries Lafayette : In October 1912, the main store’s inauguration was a major event. The store’s 5 floors, balconies and glass dome were advertised all over Paris. Inspired by a neo-Byzantine style, the 33-meter high glass dome comprises of 10 painted windows encapsulated in rich metallic frames and decorated in a sculpted floral motif. The banisters of the lower floors adorned with leaflet were signed by Louis Majorelle. If for no other reason, it is worth visiting the store just to see the magnificent architecture. (see sliding images) The flagship Haussmann store is as visited as the Eiffel Tower. Even the "greats" of the world shop at Galeries Lafayette: the Duchess of Windsor, the wife of Aga Khan, the Begum, Bill Clinton, and Prince Charles who inaugurated the London exposition. The Galeries offers a wide selection of brands for men, women and children, plus a home decor store (Lafayette Maison) and delicatessen (Lafayette Gourmet). Even if you’re aged 15 to 25, there’s an entire floor dedicated to you.
BHV: This is the first place expats come to buy their household equipment when they move to Paris. The new temple of men’s fashion in Paris. Behind its “vertical garden” frontage, discover four floors of clothes, including classics and designer wear, plus beauty products and accessories in a loft setting. The new temple of men’s fashion in Paris. Behind its “vertical garden” frontage, discover four floors of clothes, including classics and designer wear, plus beauty products and accessories in a loft setting.
Le Bon Marche: The first department store to open in Paris (in 1838), Le Bon Marche is the hippest of the department stores and the home of French sophistication. Featuring the latest fashions, furniture and even a delicatessen, this store offers the ultimate in "Left Bank"chic.
Shopping Tours
Whatever you want, how ever much you're hoping to spend, we can shape your Parisian shopping experience to fit your needs!
Sample Marais itinerary: Our tour passes through one of the most historically and architecturally interesting parts of the central city, so we will also take short pauses throughout our tour to learn about the significance of the neighborhoods and buildings we pass. We will gain an appreciation of the evolution of commercial life in this part of the city, which has increased and declined in importance over the past few centuries.
You will us to visit fantastic contemporary design stores. All the current trends are taken care of – 60s pop-kitsch, sleek European sophistication and the other-wordy charm of North-Africa. Homeware, decoration, and great gifts are all on offer here! What better souvenir of Paris, or gift to take home, than a beautiful objets for the drawing room?
However, if you're still looking for more eye-catching clothing, you'll be happy know that the Marais offers a great selection of clothing stores. If you’re looking for clean lines and minimalist sophistication, then we’ll take you where you need to go. If you want to pick up a few cheap but snazzy items,then we know where to find that too.
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Fashion Shopping
Shopping for an original look in Paris doesn't necessarily mean parting with a small fortune. The stores we’ll visit offer a variety of styles to all budgets, so we’re able to offer something to everyone.
Antique Shopping
Whether you are a professional collector or just interested in bargain-hunting, this semi-private antique tour will entertain and delight you. Explore the markets in and outside of Paris with one of our Antique experts.
Food Shopping
These exciting gourmet tours are be led by a gastronomic expert historian and licensed guide. She will show you a selection of top quality food stores owned by some of the "who's who" in the gourmet food world and not only that, what the best things to buy there.
Wine Shopping
Buying wine can be intimidating for foreigners. In spite of hundreds of places, wine bars, bistros that have a good selections of wines available at easy reach in Paris, many tourists leave without experiencing this typical french treat. Sometime they fear not to be understood , or because they think they don't know enough about wine, or just by timidity, foreigners do without sampling the extremely diverse french wines. Join is for a wine promenade.