5 Shopping Destinations to Visit in Paris

Paris isworld’s fashion capital, therefore, it is obvious to expect Paris to have a fair number of shipping centers. Most of the Parisians prefer window shopping, therefore, most shopping areas in Paris are found outdoors in the famous shopping districts of Paris, the Marais, and the Champs-Elysees etc. The following are some of the famous shopping centers of Paris.

1. Forum Des Halles Shopping Center - Located at the center of Paris at 101 Porte Berger, this giant shopping center was first opened in early 1970’s.

• ·       It is a massive underground shopping complex opens Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm daily. It features dozens of stores, restaurants, two cinemas and a sports and recreation center.
• ·       This giant shopping complex is always filled with Parisians, especially on Saturdays. It is a convenient place for men and women’s fashion, home and electronic items and gifts, all under one roof.
• ·       Major stores found here are Zara, H&M, Espirit, FNAC, Swarovski, Sephora etc. 

2. La Defense Quatre Temps Shopping Center - this is a large mall located in the huge business district west of the city limits known as “La Defense”. This mall can be easily reached through the RER A line, a suburban train, from central Paris.

• ·       This mall features dozens of stores, restaurants, shops, multiplexes that shows plenty of English movies with subtitles.
• ·       The shops at Quatre Temps Shopping center at La Defense is open from Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This mall features fashion, home design, books, gifts etc. Brand stores found here are H&M, Zara, Habitat, FNAC, American Apparel, Virgin Megastore etc.
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3. Carrousel Du Louvre - The carrousel du Louvre is located in the heart of Paris at 99, rue de Rivoli, beneath the Louvre Museum’s fames glass pyramid, is a favorite Paris shopping center not only among the locals but also visitors. You can relax at famous Paris Hotels.

• ·       This famous shopping center features dozens of hops, gourmet food court, 14 elegant restaurants.
• ·       It includes a huge exhibition space where major annual events are held
• ·       This is an ideal shopping center for high quality goods, entertainment, accessories, gifts etc. The major stores here are the Apple store, Virgin Megastore, Lalique, Swarovski, Espirit, Sephora etc.
• ·       If you are tired between shopping you can grab a bite gourmet food court or in one of the 14 elegant restaurants that serve delicacies from around the world.

4. Bercy Village - Located at Cour St Emilion in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the most beautiful shopping malls in Paris.

• ·       This is housed in old wine warehouses and it beautiful, relaxing and leisurely place to shop at. It aimed mainly at tourists and out-of-towners.
• ·       One can find little French Boutiques here that sell home items and beauty products.
• ·       The shops here include Agnes b, L’Occitane, Olivers & Co, Resonances, Omnisens Spa, Sephora etc.

5. Collete - Located at 213 Rue St Honroe, Collete is the Paris Concept store.

• ·       Locals, tourists and the glitterati come here to browse the latest trends of men’s and Women’s fashion, beauty products, electronics, books, hotels, etc.
• ·       The fashion department has a wide range of labels from big name to upcoming designers. You will find clothes from designers like Mark Jacobs, Lanvin, Comme des Garcons etc.
• ·       Whether you are window shopping or actually buying, you must definitely take a trip to this cool shopping hub if you interested in fashion.

Bonus tip: if you want to have some extra cash for your shopping spree, stay on an owners direct in France instead of staying in a more expensive hotel.