L'ABC du Parfum

Founded in 1838, Le Bon Marché was the first-ever department store. Tradition and prestige accompany this prominent retail establishment, the top destination for fashion and style. Designer apparel for men and women, cosmetics, accessories, jewellery, and houseware comprise the major departments. There is also an impressive food hall, which is definitely worth a …

The Galeries Lafayette is an upscale French department store chain with more than 50 locations in France as well as in Berlin, Dubai, and Jakarta. Its flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann, famous for its opulent interior along with its magnificent Neo-Byzantine stained-glass dome, houses more than 3500 of the most prestigious designer and cosmetics …

It might be difficult to let the magic of Shakespeare & Company truly sink in given the abominable number of tourists crowding the tiny space these days, but the place is still definitely worth a visit. "Be Not Inhospitable to Strangers Lest They Be Angels in Disguise," seen above the reading room entrance are words …

Le Carrousel du Louvre is a diverse underground shopping precinct adjoining the famous museum. Whether you are looking for music, gifts, perfumes, or clothing, you will find a number of well-known stores that deliver quality merchandise and ease of …

One of the most charming shopping activities in Paris consists of walking along the rows of bookstalls perched against the parapet of the Seine River. Here, if you have time and good bargaining skills, you may find some ancient and valuable tomes or collections of old …

This charming tourist strip is lined with fast-food chains, banks, airline offices, souvenir shops, cinemas and malls, such as the futuristic Drugstore Publicis near l'Arc de Triomphe, or Gallerie Marchande des Champs-Elysées near Georges V. The Guerlain Parfumerie, with its turn-of-the-century elegance and curved staircase, as well as the neo-classical Virgin Megastore, huge retail …

Located in the city centre, right between the Louvre and Notre Dame, the shopping mall Forum des Halles features a heap of good shopping spots in a fascinating and crowded underground complex. This is a good source of affordable clothing. Not far away, Le Marais carries many handicraft and antique shops and is always …

This is one of the city's most popular shopping areas, home to prestigious department stores such as Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. They are remarkable as much for the wide range of items sold as for their Art Nouveau architecture. You will find a world of ready-to-wear, with appealing boutiques and affordable brands. A good …

Right off Rivoli is the beautiful Place Vendôme, where jet-setters and millionaires buy their jewellery. This is "the" area for renowned Haute Couture and luxury goods. From here, you can enjoy a walk down to Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Avenue Montaigne, where the superb boutiques display their goods out of baroque …

Offering quality seasonal produce, hams and cheeses, along with preserves, pieces of bread, and other delights, Causses might be the city's best "alimentation generale". It is also affiliated with Esprit Cuisine, where you can learn how to cook delicious meals with the ingredients you have just …

La Vallée Village is an outdoor shopping centre, located 35 minutes east of Paris city centre and just five minutes from the Disney Parks. Discover superb price reductions on a selection of the leading French and international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands in over 100 outlet …

Paris is a goldmine for vintage clothing, but if you can only hit one spot, make it Goldymama. This small boutique is packed with well-preserved items from yesteryear, making it the perfect place to shop for the 1950s skirts and suits, or indeed, the wacky 1970s shirts you have always wanted. If you are …

This world-renowned flea market in the North part of Paris attracts over 70,000 Parisians every weekend. Here you can find terrific bargains on everything from vintage clothing to antique …

Souffle Continu is an independent record store, near the legendary Père-Lachaise Cemetery, stocking up on new releases as well as a vast and eclectic collection of re-releases on vinyl, DVDs, and …

Combining Paris's love of books with its passion for design, Artazart is a palace of coffee-table tomes, with everything from fashion and photography to illustrations and children's books. The small art gallery section also showcases works by local …

L'ABC du Parfum is exactly what it sounds like. Here, you can learn about the basics of fragrances, participate in a workshop, and go on a perfume tour. You can even take home a perfume of your own …

The king of comics in Paris, Album Comics carries everything from American DC and Marvel comics to popular Japanese manga to the much-beloved French BD, plus all sorts of geek-chic merchandise. Book signings are also held here, and it is not uncommon to find collectables and limited edition …