Where To Shop In Paris

Are you looking for the best places to shop in Paris?

More than a museum city or the home of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Arc de Triomphe, Paris is one of the world’s trendiest shopping destinations.

No other city boasts such a broad array of fashion houses, unique stores, and complete shopping districts.

From the splendour of the Golden Triangle to the sparkling boutiques of Rue Saint-Honoré and Place Vendôme, the French capital’s concentration of superb couture and jewelry is unmatched.

However, Paris is not only known for its old-fashioned sophistication; it is also home to the ‘concept store,’ as well as a slew of vintage stores, flea markets, and some of the world’s top culinary emporiums.

With our guide to the best places to shop in Paris, you can plan your ideal shopping excursion or create a list of fascinating items to bring home. Discover where to shop in Paris for anything you desire.

This gorgeous city has everything you need to stock your closets, from bargain buys to high-end purchases. To help you in making your choice, here are the best shopping areas in Paris.

Where To Shop In Paris

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Budget shopping places in Paris

1. Flea markets of St-Ouen and Port de Vanves

There is no need to spend a fortune to enjoy the large flea market (‘les puces’) in St-Ouen on the outskirts of Paris. There are a variety of stalls here, from vintage apparel to antique furnishings and ornaments.

Additionally, there are stalls selling lace and linen, as well as artwork, children’s toys and vintage postcards. Apart from the stores, the neighbourhood provides an excellent sociological and historical portrait of contemporary Paris.

If you prefer a less crowded shopping experience, head to the Port de Vanves market in the city’s south.

After your visit, stroll around the adjoining Parc Montsouris, a beautiful green park constructed concurrently with Buttes-Chaumont.

Best for: Vintage clothing, antique furniture and décor

How to get there:

St-Ouen – This area is served by metro Porte de Clignancourt-line 4, accessible with a regular subway ticket (zone 1). Several bus lines connect visitors from the capital’s centre to the market as well.

Port de Vanves – take the Paris Metro or bus that travels straight to Port de Vanves.

2. Rue de l’Opéra

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Avenue de l’Opéra is particularly well-known for its broad assortment of stores selling footwear, handbags, books, apparel, accessories, chocolates, and gourmet cuisine.

Although costs vary, a surprising number of stores are quite affordable. Camaeu, for example, offers cute and trendy well-made clothing at less than 30 Euros.

Shop for shampoo, small home products, and snacks at the enormous Monoprix (the French version of Target in the United States) near the end of the street. You’ll also find here an excellent range of French yoghurts, chocolate bars, and fruit juices.

Best for: affordable branded apparel, luxury leather goods and jewelry

How to get there: a short walk from the Métro stations: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre, Pyramides and Opéra.

3. Rue de Rivoli

If you’re shopping with pals, the Rue de Rivoli is an excellent destination. Whether you want to stock your closet with Etam, Zara, Mango, or C & A, these affordable brands are located close to each other. 

This boulevard is also lined with numerous apparel shops, including global brands like H&M or Gap as well as French brands like Yves Saint Laurent.

Best for: low-priced branded clothing

How to get there: take the Metro to Louvre – Rivoli or Châtelet. The avenue is just several minutes walk from the station.

4. Montmartre Vintage Shops

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Montmartre is a veritable treasure trove of vintage clothing. Chine Machine, located directly behind the Abbesses metro station, is known for its exceptional customer service and unique women’s apparel at an affordable price.

Free’P’Star is another excellent vintage shopping place near the Hotel de Ville and the Centre Pompidou. The store’s inventory is straightforward and fairly priced.

Another cluster of excellent vintage shops is located near metro Jacques Bonsergent. Check out Frip Sape, with their fine selection of vintage items that includes an excellent range of leather boots.

GoldyMama, meanwhile, sells both high-end and affordable streetwear. Entering this shop is like stepping back in time, with a kind staff that will assist you when necessary but will leave you to shop joyfully.

Best for: Vintage fashion finds

How to get there: take the Metro and get off Abbesses station, which is close to the street lined with vintage shops

Midrange shopping spots in Paris

5. Le Marais

This shopping district is far from the giant signs of the adjacent Rue de Rivoli. Instead, the Marais is densely packed with little designer boutiques, art galleries, and independent shops, making each visit quite an adventure.

Additionally, the area is lined with little restaurants in case you want some coffee or snack in between shopping. If you’d rather visit on a weekend, most Le Marais stores are open on Sundays.

Best for: art, less expensive designer fashion

How to get there: The Métro (M11 and M8) is the quickest way to reach Le Marais.  The 29, 75, and 96 buses meanwhile, all stop in Le Marais.

6. Saint-Germain-des-prés

The narrow lanes of this attractive left-bank neighbourhood in the heart of Paris are lined with antique shops, galleries, high-end retailers, and historic cafés.

Saint-Germain-des-prés is also home to the world’s most iconic department store (Le Bon Marché). You’ll also find here the temple of taxidermy (Deyrolle), as well as the late Karl Lagerfeld’s bookstore which are all well worth exploring.

Best for: art, vintage finds

How to get there: take the metro to Saint-Germain-des-Pres and start exploring!

7. Val d’Europe

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Val d’Europe, located around 40 minutes by rail from Paris’s central business district, is a shopping paradise.

Val d’Europe is a big outlet mall with over 160 outlet stores offering a diverse selection of products. La Vallée Village is another outlet area with 110 retailers, located just behind the Val d’Europe centre.

Both malls are open seven days a week. Additionally, both stores are located approximately 5 minutes from Disneyland Paris.

Best for: Outlet shopping

How to get there: Paris RER operates a train from Chatelet Les Halles to Val D’europe every 15 minutes.

8. Le Bon Marché

The oldest and most recognized department store in Paris, Le Bon Marché, dates back to the 1850s.

An opulent Left Bank institution, Le Bon Marché is renowned for its light and airy layout, as well as its exclusive roster of globally famous designers.

You’ll most likely find the most high-end brands here. After shopping, stop by La Grande Épicerie, a neighbouring structure that houses Le Bon Marché’s gourmet shop.

Best for: shopping with family, children’s fashion, French toy brands

How to get there: At the end of Rue de Verneuil, just continue walking to Rue du Bac until you reach Le Bon Marché

9. BHV

The BHV, or Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville, is a chic one-stop-shop that aims to satisfy all of your shopping needs.

Six levels of womenswear, including high-end high street (The Kooples, Maje, Sandro), designer labels, and global favourites like  Anthropologie, Topshop, and Urban Outfitters.

Additionally, BHV features a well-curated vintage area including berets, striped shirts, leather goods, and dresses.

Best for: branded and designer shops, vintage fashion

How to get there: go to rue de Rivoli in the 4th arrondissement, just across the Hôtel de Ville

10. Monsieur

Monsieur HQ is a studio and showroom rolled into one.  Located on the fashionable Rue Charlot in the buzzing Upper Marais neighbourhood, it is adjacent to independent galleries and busy cafés.

Frequently, you’ll see the crew here working on complicated designs using a variety of fancy tools.

The designs here are tasteful, elegant, and modern.  Featuring light chains and thin bands, they complement simple motifs such as cameos, hands, and hearts. If the Place Vendôme’s jewelry is too expensive for you, Monsieur is a fantastic option.

Best for: affordable but stylish jewelry

How to get there: take the Métro M11 or M8 to Marais. Walk to the northern end where rue Charlot is located to find Monsieur

11. Officine Universelle Buly

Buly is renowned for its forward-thinking approach to beauty, as well as its botanical-based creams, powders, essential oils, and perfumes.

The shop also offers unique yet functional items such as silk bristle toothbrushes and hand-crafted combs. Check out the decorated boxes made of porcelain, which are filled with fragrance diffusers.

A perfect shop to buy gifts for loved ones, everything here is packaged in customizable, illustrated plastic-free bottles and tubes. This space dedicated to natural beauty and grooming offers approximately 700 goods, so allow plenty of time to peruse.

Best for: beauty and grooming, perfumes

How to get there: take the Metro to Filles du Calvaire. The station is a few minutes walk to Rue de Saintonge, where Buly is located.

Luxury shopping spots in Paris

12. Champs Elysées 

Between the Arc de Triomphe and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Metro Station, the commercial section of Champs Élysées stretches for over a mile through the posh 8th arrondissement.

The neighbourhood is home to an outstanding assortment of global brands – from Louis Vuitton to the Petit Bateau baby apparel boutique, as well as the Adidas Paris flagship store, Fnac, the French electronics store and Sephora.

Turn right onto Avenue Montaigne, which forms part of the “Golden Triangle” together with Avenue George V and Rue Francois 1er, and you’ll be surrounded by the world’s most renowned fashion houses.

However, many of these fashion shrines require appointments to get in. Still, window shopping in this area is both free and wonderful.

Best for:  Luxury designer boutiques and haute couture showrooms; car showrooms and global chains

How to get there: just get either to the Place de la Concorde in the east, with the Obelisk of Luxor, or the Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly the Place de l’Étoile) in the west, where you’ll find the Arc de Triomphe. These are the opposite ends of the avenue.

13. Galeries Lafayette and Au Printemps

These two prominent nineteenth-century Paris department stores, or grands magasins, are located on Boulevard Haussmann, just north of the Paris Opera House, Palais Garnier.

Both stores feature high-end designers from the Golden Triangle and FSH/Rue Saint-Honoré, as well as mid-priced labels.

Apart from shopping, the amazing architecture and design of these retail heavens alone are worth the visit. The Galeries Lafayette feature a colossal atrium and a stunning Art Nouveau stairwell.

Take the elevator to the third floor and walk across the glass atrium bridge for an unforgettable and magnificent panoramic view.

Best for: Upscale department store shopping

How to get there: from the Palais Garnier, walk north to Boulevard Haussmann

14. Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, with approximately 40 designer boutiques and showrooms, is the Right Bank’s epicentre of French luxury design.

While the Golden Triangle and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré (or FSH) share certain designer names, FSH is the exclusive home of Sonia Rykiel, Lanvin, Louboutin, and Jun Ashida.

Meanwhile at Saint Honoré, expect to find jewelry stores, high-end home decor displays, and gourmet chocolates among the designer showrooms.

Best for: Prestigious luxury designers, fabulous and fabulously expensive jewelry, speciality boutiques

How to get there: take the Metro to Saint-Philippe du Roule and Madeleine, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is just a few minutes walk from the stations.

15. Place Vendôme

The Place Vendôme is a wide-open square surrounded by magnificent 18th-century arcaded palaces. The ground-floor s here are occupied by showrooms for many of the world’s most renowned jewellers such as Cartier, Chaume and Van Cleef and Arpels. 

Place Vendôme is without a doubt one of the most beautiful squares in Paris, especially from mid-November to early January, when it is transformed into a brilliant jewel by dozens of spectacularly lit Christmas trees.

Best for: designer jewelry

How to get there: take the Metro to Tuileries or Concorde (lines 1 or 8) and walk for about five minutes via Rue Castiglione to the square.

16. Maison Plisson

This relatively new high-end ‘alimentation générale’ (general food store) and restaurant has quickly established itself as a Paris institution.

Create a wonderful picnic with exquisite charcuterie, cheese, and Bourdier butter. Downstairs, you’ll find biscuits, chocolates, teas, olive oils and a diverse assortment of wines and spirits. 

Try their restaurant, where you may enjoy the ‘plus belles références’ cheese board, which contains pecorino and Roquefort with truffles.

Best for: charcuterie, cheese and Bourdier butter, wines and spirits

How to get there: this is along Rue Saint Honoré so stop by when you do some luxury shopping there.

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