Holiday Shopping in Paris

Holiday Shopping in Paris

Paris is one of the most magical places in the world to do your holiday shopping. With its elegant boutiques, Parisian Christmas markets and splendid department stores, the French capital offers a shopping experience like no other. If you’re currently planning your trip, you will be able to find good deals on hotels in Paris through sites like venere.com. With this in mind, here is a short guide to holiday shopping in one of the world’s most beautiful and chic cities.

Breathtaking Boutiques

Paris is home to a remarkable number of delightful boutique and concept stores. Ultra-trendy Christmas shopping destinations along the celebrated Rue Saint Honoré include the world famous Colette concept store as well as the many nearby designer boutiques, where you will be able to shop Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, John Galliano and Miu Miu until your heart’s content. Just around the corner on Rue Cambon you will find Paris’ landmark Chanel store and the à la mode Costume National.

Gucci windowswear Paris
Gucci, Paris (image- windowswear.com)

 

Divine Department Stores

Paris’ renowned department stores offer an Aladdin’s cave of fabulous gift ideas and holiday must-haves. Whether you are searching for a great bottle of wine, a new pair of shoes or a slinky party dress, you will be sure to find it all at the city’s phenomenal Galeries Lafayette. Located in Paris’ famous 9th arrondissement, this splendid department store is housed in an art nouveau building flaunting chic architecture from the Belle Epoque.

Galeries Lafayette, Paris, Fauburg Saint Honore
Galeries Lafayette, Paris, Fauburg Saint Honore ( Image Windowswear.com)

Perfect Perfumeries

The French capital is home to some of the world’s most prestigious perfumeries including Guerlain and Fragronard, as well as more niche and trendy boutiques such as Serge Lutens and Frederic Malle. If you’re looking for the perfect perfume or aftershave then you should almost certainly visit the city’s first arrondissement where you will find clusters of luxurious Parisian perfumeries.

Serge Lutens

Chic Christmas Markets

Each year in the run up to Christmas splendid festive markets begin to pop up across the French capital. These are some of the best places in the city to find traditional gifts of both the edible and wearable varieties whilst soaking up a little Parisian holiday spirit. Although there are many, the most popular and chic Christmas market is almost certainly located on the sublime Avenue des Champs-Elysées where stylish garments and accessories can be bought at unmissable prices.

Charming Chocolate Shops

France is celebrated worldwide for its remarkable chocolate shops and some of the best can undoubtedly be found in Paris. We all like to indulge during the holidays and there is nowhere better to do so than at the city’s Maison du Chocolat or Patrick Roger. A selection of artisan chocolates elegantly wrapped and presented makes for the perfect Parisian holiday gift.

La-Maison-du-Chocolat

Shopping in Paris during the holiday really is a treat for all of the senses. You will without a doubt have no problem in finding the perfect gifts for all of your loved ones whilst purchasing some splendid items to see you fashionably through the festive season.

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Have a lovely Day!!!

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