| Paris, better known as the fashion capital of the | | | | an affordable departmental store where you may |
| world is a good place for all shopaholics there. | | | | get similar style dress, comparatively at cheaper |
| Name the latest fashion in the world and you’ll | | | | price. |
| get in Paris. From the most modern design | | | | Flea market |
| apparel to top quality bags and shoes to other | | | | The flea markets in Paris are real places to find |
| fashion accessories, you would not be | | | | treasures. Explore these markets on Sundays as |
| disappointed while shopping in this fashion capital. | | | | other stores keep close on Sundays. For budget |
| Since Parisians take fashion quite seriously you will | | | | shoppers, the flea markets offer the best |
| notice that shopping is an art in Paris. You will be | | | | shopping in Paris. the Porte de Montreuil in the 20 |
| amazed to see the variety and style of the | | | | ème arrondissement and the Porte de |
| stores in Paris that make a Paris shopping trip a | | | | Clignancourt in the 18ème are probably the best |
| must for any fashion-conscious traveler. Let us | | | | among other such markets. |
| see what places specialize in different kinds of | | | | Open-air markets |
| shopping in Paris. | | | | Open-air markets give a different kind of |
| Dress yourself in style | | | | experience in shopping and Paris abounds with |
| Fashion starts with dressing and Paris is a | | | | such places, more known as you can do |
| fashionable city no doubt. There are several | | | | economic shopping here. |
| markets areas and streets known for different | | | | Les grands magasins |
| kinds of occasional and regular dressing. | | | | Les grands magasins, the huge departmental |
| Trend-setting clothing and chic shopping | | | | stores of Paris must be included in the shopping |
| Walk any shop in Paris and you will come across | | | | trip. A visit to these stores and you know why |
| all types of trendy clothes. However, shops at | | | | they are the best shopping joints for many |
| Rue Etienne Marcel and Place des Victoires are | | | | Parisians. Galeries Lafayette and Printemps are |
| more famous for stylish dressings. If you look for | | | | the most famous stores. |
| the designer names then visit Rue des St-Pères | | | | Above all, don’t miss a visit to the elegant |
| and Rue du Bac. Then Avenue Montaigne in the | | | | galleries or passages, specially the Passage du |
| 8ème arrondissement is popular for chic | | | | Grand-Cerf. These 19th century shopping |
| shopping. Here you find stores from the top | | | | arcades are glass-roofed and thus make good |
| names in international fashion, including Céline, | | | | choice for any rainy day. |
| Chanel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, and | | | | Tips for shopping |
| Valentino. | | | | --Though shopping is considered a serious affair in |
| Visit boutiques by Chloé Christian Lacroix, Gucci, | | | | Paris, but you may not receive a friendly |
| and Hermès at the Rue du Faubourg | | | | welcome by the shopkeepers if wearing shorts, |
| St-Honoré for the best art galleries and | | | | sneakers, or a printed t-shirt. Better to dress up |
| antiquaries. The 6ème arrondissement offers | | | | properly before you go shopping. |
| some youthful yet low-budget stores, often selling | | | | --Do not touch the displays as it is considered |
| the previous year’s high- fashion stock at a | | | | objectionable. |
| discounted price. | | | | --If you need an assistance then be sure to ask |
| Retail shopping | | | | for it with a polite “s’il vous plait” |
| The famous boulevard at Champs-Élysées is | | | | (please). |
| a retail center, comprising four large arcade | | | | --As informed earlier, most stores in Paris are |
| malls—Élysées 26, Galerie du Lido, Le | | | | closed on Sunday, do not plan shopping on that |
| Claridge, and Le Rond-Point. Browse a little and | | | | day of week. |
| you are sure to meet any demand. Another | | | | Why not plan a shopping trip to Paris |
| shopping attraction is a superstore by Louis | | | | Shopping in Paris is an affair that you need to |
| Vuitton. | | | | savor as much as you can like you enjoy your |
| Enjoy budget shopping in Paris | | | | meals at a good place. With stores and markets |
| Contrary to common belief, shopping in Paris can | | | | ranging from the most luxurious to the bargain |
| be done on any budget. As it is the one of the | | | | hunting joints, shopping in Paris remains |
| fashion capitals, almost all the best designers of | | | | unmatched. To get the real feel of it plan a trip to |
| the world have boutiques in Paris. Obviously most | | | | Paris, including advance booking of good Paris |
| of them quote high prices. If you do not want to | | | | hotels. Check out Paris hotel reviews posted by |
| spend much money on clothes, then enter any of | | | | travelers like you so that your stay in this great |
| these elegantly done boutiques and have an idea | | | | city is comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable. |
| of the latest styles. Thereafter you can get visit | | | | |