Shopping in Paris

No one questions that Paris is the fashion capital of the world and of course a fantastic place to ir de compras.

And although famous designer stores are plentiful, the city se adapta a cualquier presupuesto, as the shopping scene in Paris includes large shopping centers, exclusive boutiques, traditional shops, outlets, and secondhand stores.

The Champs-Élysées and Other Shopping Streets

One of the first avenues typically associated with Paris is the Champs-Élysées, Les Champs-Élysées; where the Tour de France finishes each year. In its upper section, starting from the Charles de Gaulle you can find luxury stores and department stores.

If the type of shopping in Paris you want to do is more in line with the idea of gastar poco or great deals, you should head to the shopping areas of the Latin Quarter of Paris or the  Saint-Germain neighborhood.

Boulevard Saint-Germain

Boulevard Saint-Michel

Just a few meters from Boulevard Saint-Germain is the Boulevard Saint Michel, which, thanks to its proximity to the Sorbonne University, is home to many bookshops and culturally oriented stores.

This is also the area of the Latin Quarter, a quintessential student district where you'll find shops and restaurants with more affordable prices.

Le Marais

And for those who want to discover the most alternative and authentic fashion in Paris, they should not miss Le Marais neighborhood where you can find more alternative stores with all kinds of clothing and accessories to achieve an authentic Parisian look.

Le Marais is also an area of galleries and design and décor shops that are less traditional and more alternative.

Le Marais includes the shopping streets Rue des Francs-Bourgeois and the Rue Vieille du Temple.

Rue de Rivoli

Department stores and shopping centers

Galeries Lafayette 

This department store is a tourist attraction of the city in its own right, thanks to its Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture and its seasonal decorations.

These stores opened in the late 19th century and represent the largest retail floor space in the Western world.

Le Bon Marché

Forty years before the Galeries Lafayette, Au Bon Marchéwas opened, which today goes by the name of Le Bon Marché. 

It started out as a small shop that opened in 1838, and thanks to its success, a new building was erected in 1867, partly with the help of Gustave Eiffel's firm.

It was the first building designed in Paris to house a grandes almacenes, intended for Parisian ladies to shop and spend the afternoon.

You'll find fashion items from famous designers, furniture, and delicatessen products. It is located at 24 Rue de Sèvres.

Forum Les Halles

There are also more traditional shopping centers, such as the Forum Les Halles located in Les Halles, accessible from the metro station of the same name, with a great variety of stores from the most popular chains in Europe. Here is the store directory here.

Outlet

And for those who don't want to give up the best brands, on the outskirts of Paris, in the Valleé Village Shopping Outlet you can find clothing and accessories from previous seasons with a minimum discount of 33% off the official price.

The complex features stores from brands such as Baccarat, Jimmy Choo, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, Coach, Michael Kors, and Versace.

To get there from Paris (36 min by car) you can book this round-trip transfer to the outlet from Paris, they take you in the morning, you have several hours to shop on your own, and then they pick you up and bring you back to central Paris.

It is located next to the Disneyland Paris complex.

Vintage & Flea Markets

Vintage & Second-Hand

If you prefer treasures for just a few euros, designer clothing in vintage style, or simply love buying second-hand clothes to avoid supporting fast fashion, you'll be in your element in Paris thanks to the Friperies.

A second-hand clothing and accessories store in these parts is called a Friperie. We've put together a selection to give you a starting guide: Where to Buy Vintage Clothing in Paris.

Street Markets

Another very interesting option is the Paris street markets where it is possible to find all kinds of bargains, such as the classic Marché aux Puces, with stalls open from Saturday to Monday.

You can browse each of the pages we've created for the most notable markets in Paris:

• Marché aux Puces
• Marché Saxe-Breteuil
• Marché Bastille and Marché Popincourt
• Marché Monge
• Marché les Enfants Rouges
• Marché Biologique Raspail

Don't forget that with the Paris Pass you can get discounts at some stores in Paris as well as visiting attractions and getting around the city for free.