{"id":13632,"date":"2013-08-26T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2013-08-26T11:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=13632"},"modified":"2013-08-26T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2013-08-26T11:00:12","slug":"top-5-shopping-spots-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/26\/top-5-shopping-spots-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Shopping Spots in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Famous for the Champs Elys\u00e9es, the Galeries Lafayette and more, Paris is one of the best destinations for a shopping holiday in Europe. There\u2019s something to find for everyone: from high-end boutiques to fantastic flea markets.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.fr\/maps\/ms?msa=0&amp;msid=208857790003288562267.0004e2d3f8c2543e076f2&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;t=m&amp;ll=48.896324,2.389526&amp;spn=0.361134,0.802002&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"585\" height=\"400\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In this article we\u2019ll introduce you to the world of shopping in Paris, and show you our top 5 shopping spots in the city. We categorized them so you can quickly find the type of shop you\u2019re interested in. Enjoy some heavy window-shopping!<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Paris&#8217; Famous Shopping streets<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13638\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/rue-rivoli-paris-tourism-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Rue de Rivoli in Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" \/>\n\t<div>The famous shopping street Rue de Rivoli in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>We start off the list with some of the world- renowned shopping streets of Paris. Along these streets you\u2019ll find everything from large department stores to small French boutiques.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The<strong> Rue de Rivoli<\/strong> is one of these famous streets that seem to offer everything. The Rue de Rivoli starts at the Place de la Concorde and runs east towards the Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis Church. Between the Place de la Concorde and the Louvre, the Rue de Rivoli houses many tourist-friendly stores to purchase souvenirs. East from the Louvre, there are many national and international chain stores, such as Zara, H&amp;M, Yves Rocher, Gap, Mango, the Body Shop and more.<!--more--><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Champs Elys\u00e9es<\/strong> is arguably the most famous shopping street in Paris, if not all of Europe. The Champs Elys\u00e9es also starts at the Place de la Concorde and runs west towards the Arc de Triomphe. Along the Champs Elys\u00e9es and neighboring Avenue Montaigne you\u2019ll find upscale boutiques such as Cartier, Christian Dior, Gucci, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Valentino and more. Even if you\u2019re not planning on buying anything, these stores are a delight to visit. To find out more about the Champs Elys\u00e9es, see <a title=\"Visit the Champs Elys\u00e9es and the Arc de Triomphe in Paris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/07\/29\/visit-champs-elysees-arc-triomphe-paris\/\">Visit the Champs Elys\u00e9es and Arc de Triomphe in Paris<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Boulevard Haussmann<\/strong> is another one of the grand boulevards, and runs west to east through the 8th and 9th arrondissements of Paris. It is best known for housing the two famous department stores Galeries Lafayette and Au Printemps, but it also offers a variety of other trendy French stores and boutiques.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Boulevard Montmartre<\/strong> is the easterly extension of Boulevard Haussmann, and the easternmost grand boulevard of Paris. The Mus\u00e9e Gr\u00e9vin and the Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 Paris are located here, as are many other stores and cafes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Department Stores of Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13635\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/galeries-lafayette-atrium-shopping-tourism-paris.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the Galeries Lafayette in Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"390\" \/>\n\t<div>The beautiful domed ceiling of the Galeries Lafayette in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>Paris is well known for its luxurious and beautifully decorated department stores. The following are four of our favorites.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Galeries Lafayette<\/strong> is not to be missed on your trip to Paris. Even if you\u2019re not interested in the great array of brand clothes, jewelry and cosmetics, the building itself will leave you breathless. The dome in the atrium is simply magnificent. Around the Christmas season the Galeries Lafayette has the most amazing window displays in the city!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The nearby <strong>Printemps department store<\/strong> is usually a little less crowded than the Galeries Lafayette, and features the same high-end boutiques. From Giorgio Armani to Roberto Cavalli, Printemps has got you covered. There is another branch of Printemps called Citadium right across from the main building, and in this four-story building you\u2019ll find a focus on young urban fashion. Printemps also has a rooftop terrace that\u2019s free to visit, featuring an amazing panoramic view of Paris!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the oldest departments stores in the world, you\u2019ll find <strong>Le Bon March\u00e9<\/strong> in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Le Bon March\u00e9 features many high-end boutiques, but the one thing you should definitely not miss is the food store. Located in a separate building called \u201c<strong>La Grande Epicerie<\/strong>\u201d, this enormous food store offers anything from delicacies to French cheeses. Don\u2019t forget to pay a visit to the wine cellar!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BHV, or Bazar de l\u2019Hotel de Ville<\/strong>, is located right opposite City Hall on the Rue de Rivoli. Somewhat more economical than the previously mentioned stores, this department store offers anything from home goods to beauty products. Do note that because of its prime location and popularity among both Parisians and tourists, this store can get quite crowded!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Paris&#8217; Shopping Malls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re set on shopping in Paris on a rainy day, there are several shopping malls where you can easily spend an entire afternoon. Some of these are better known than others, but all offer a unique selection of shops.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forum des Halles<\/strong> in the 1st arrondissement was Paris\u2019s main marketplace for centuries. More recently, it has been turned into a large underground mall not unlike a typical American mall. The rooftop of Les Halles is currently under construction, as a brand new translucent rooftop and a garden are set to be finished in 2016.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13633\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/4-temps-shopping-mall-paris.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of the Les 4 Temps mall in Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"389\" \/>\n\t<div>Les 4 Temps in La D\u00e9fense, Paris<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Les 4 Temps<\/strong> is a huge shopping center located in the business district La D\u00e9fense on the western outskirts of Paris. It is said Les 4 Temps is the largest shopping mall in Europe. Featuring shops such as Apple, American Apparel, H&amp;M, Toys R\u2019 Us and Michael Kors, Les 4 Temps has something for everybody.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bercy Village<\/strong> in the 12th arrondissement of Paris is perhaps the most beautiful of the shopping malls on this list. Bercy Village consists of old wine warehouses that have been converted to shops, restaurants and cafes. You\u2019ll find all sorts of lovely little French boutiques here, selling items for the home and also beauty products. There\u2019s also a cinema multiplex.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13637\" style='width:584px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/inverted-pyramid-carrousel-louvre-paris-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the Carrousel du Louvre and the inverted pyramid skylight \" width=\"584\" height=\"388\" \/>\n\t<div>The famous inverted pyramid skylight in the Carrousel du Louvre<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Carrousel du Louvre<\/strong> is an underground shopping mall located next to the Louvre museum. The mall contains the first Apple store that came to France, as well as Sephora, Swarovski and many more stores. You\u2019ll also encounter the famous inverted pyramid skylight down here, which played a big part in The Da Vinci Code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lastly, <strong>La Vall\u00e9e Village<\/strong> and the <strong>Quai des Marques<\/strong> are two great outlet shopping malls in the suburbs of Paris.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Famous Markets in Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This list wouldn\u2019t be complete if we didn\u2019t talk about the famous outdoor markets of Paris. We\u2019ll cover some of our favorite food markets, as well as two famous flea markets and two flower markets.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Food Markets of Paris<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Le March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouge<\/strong>s in the 3rd arrondissement is supposedly the oldest covered food market in Paris. The entrance on the Rue de Bretagne is easy to miss, but you certainly won\u2019t regret a visit. Stock up on baguettes, cheeses and wines and enjoy the Parisian life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rue Daguerre<\/strong> in the 14th arrondissement near the Montparnasse cemetery is a pedestrian street and permanent market. You can find some fantastic cheese shops here, and it\u2019s also the street where the famous bakery Au Moulin de la Vierge is located.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The March\u00e9 Bastille<\/strong> is an amazing farmers market at the Canal St. Martin near Place des Vosges. Offering lots of fresh produce and hot food, this is also a great place to pick up a delectable French crepe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The March\u00e9 Place d\u2019Aligre<\/strong> in the 12th arrondissement is another famous Parisian food market. The outdoor market offers an array of fresh produce for a decent price. Do note that the market is only open in the morning and closes at 12 pm!<\/p>\n<p>Almost every neighborhood in Paris features its own local food market, but the following stand out as the most exceptional in the city: March\u00e9 Moufettard, March\u00e9 de la Rue Montorgueil, March\u00e9 biologique Raspail, March\u00e9 de la Rue Cler, and the March\u00e9 couvert Saint Quentin on Boulevard Magenta.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to fully enjoy the food bought at a Parisian food market, consider staying in a <a title=\"Vacation Rental Apartment in Paris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/paris-apartment\/vacation\">vacation rental apartment in Paris<\/a>! By staying in an apartment you\u2019ll have access to your own fully equipped kitchen, so you can prepare the food you just bought for a home-cooked French lunch or dinner. By doing this you\u2019ll also save money on going out to dinner, and you\u2019ll have more cash left to do some serious shopping!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flea Markets and Flower Markets in Paris<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13634\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/dauphine-flea-market-saint-ouen-paris-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of antique stores at the St-Ouen Flea Market\" width=\"585\" height=\"392\" \/>\n\t<div>Antiques at the March\u00e9 Dauphine at the St-Ouen Flea Market<\/div>\n<\/div>There are several flea markets and flower markets in Paris, and these four are some of our favorites.<\/p>\n<p>The huge <strong>St-Ouen Flea Market<\/strong> is located close to Montmartre in the north of Paris. It is the largest flea market in the world, and features many stalls selling antiques, clothes and art.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Montreuil Flea Market<\/strong> is a great antiques market where you can still find a bargain. People expect you to haggle over the price; so don\u2019t buy an item before you\u2019ve tried to get it for a discounted price!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find one of Paris\u2019 more famous<strong> flower markets on the Ile-de-la-Cit\u00e9<\/strong>. Because of its greatly desired central location, the prices here can be higher than in the less central parts of Paris.<\/p>\n<p>At the <strong>Quai de la Megisserie<\/strong> next to the Seine River in the 1st arrondissement of Paris you\u2019ll find another popular flower market, as well as several pet stores.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. The Famous \u201cPassages\u201d of Paris<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter size-full wp-image-13636\" style='width:585px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/gallery-passage-historic-paris-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Image of the Galerie Vero-Dodat, a passage in Paris\" width=\"585\" height=\"434\" \/>\n\t<div>The Galerie Vero-Dodat is one of the famous Paris passages<\/div>\n<\/div>The famous passages of Paris are covered pedestrian walkways that can be found all over the city, and often feature small traditional shops. These small arcades started popping up all over Paris at the end of the 18th century, and were very popular among the wealthy. When the Grand Avenues were built under Haussmann, however, many of the passages were demolished. Over 20 passages still exist today, and many of these have become historical monuments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Passage Jouffroy<\/strong> runs between the Boulevard Montmartre and Rue de la Grange-Bateliere. It was the first passage to be built of only metal and glass, and besides several shops it also contains the exit of the Mus\u00e9e Grevin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Galerie Vivienne<\/strong> is a historical passage in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. The beautiful passage includes several fashion and home furnishings shops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Passage du Grand Cerf in<\/strong> the 2nd arrondissement has a beautiful glass ceiling and marble floor. This narrow arcade offers many small shops offering antiques, jewelry, handmade products and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other beloved passages in Paris include the Galerie Vero-Dodat, Passage du Havre and Passage Choiseul.<\/p>\n<p>That brings us to the end of our list of the top 5 shopping spots in Paris. We hope you\u2019ve enjoyed it! What\u2019s your favorite shopping spot in Paris?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Famous for the Champs Elys\u00e9es, the Galeries Lafayette and more, Paris is one of the best destinations for a shopping holiday in Europe. 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