Shopping in Paris, France

Shopping paradise! Heaven here on earth for the serious shopaholic.

Paris shopping is second to none when it comes to style, variety and sheer excitement.

Read on below for our simple guide to shopping in Paris, France.

The shops in Paris are among the worlds most exquisite and all the best known fashion designers have a presence in Paris.

Flea markets in Paris

Paris has three major flea markets. One of them is the Saint Ouen flea market in Porte de Clignancourt, while the other two are found at Porte de Vanves and Porte de Montreuil.

Flea markets sell everything - and we really mean everything!

But get there  early if you want to bargain.

Paris is famous for its fine perfumes and it's an amazing experience to visit the perfumeries or have a perfume custom made especially for you.

The Paris department stores are rightly famous. The main rivals are Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. A five storey shopping complex located at Les Halles is La Samaritaine. Le Bon Marche is a departmental store that includes a roof garden and a food court. You get all kinds of stuff ranging from furniture to auto parts at these stores.

Also - make sure you don't miss a visit to the bouquinistes the open air book stalls along the banks of the Seine. 

For designer clothes visit Chanel, Hermes, Vuitton and Dior. For stylishly crafted jewelry you can step into Cartier, Piaget or Chaumet.

Shops in Paris are amazing - go on - spoil yourself.