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Things to see and do in Paris : Our shopping
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BHV
52-64, rue de Rivoli Paris 75004 • 01 42 74 90 00Description:
4ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Its initials stand for "Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville," and this department store delivers a bazaar's worth of retail merchandise. Housewares, home improvement items, and hardware are especially prominent, but if they're not your cup of tea, don't despair. The store also stocks men's and women's clothing, toys, and even useful and beautiful domestic goods. METRO: Hôtel de Ville
Charvet
28, pl Vendome Paris 75001 • 01 42 60 30 70Description:
1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Charvet the oldest and best-known boutique in Paris caters to well-bred gentlemen searching for the perfect bowtie with matching suspenders or handkerchief to complete an ensemble. Charvet has an excellent selection of men's silk ties in all colors and prints, as well as high-quality shirts, robes, and pajamas. The French decor boasts intricate decorations and carved wooden tables. METRO: Pyramides
Comme des Garçons
42, rue Étienne-Marcel Paris 75002 • 01 42 36 91 54Description:
2ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Flashes of color mix with ever-present black and white garments at this Japanese-influenced men's store. Comme des Garçons caters to patrons who want to look classy but who seek a bit of eccentricity in their wardrobes. The store carries a mix of classic cuts and silhouettes with Japanese-inspired colors and fabrics. METRO: Etienne Marcel
Emporio Armani
149, bd Saint-Germain Paris 75006 • 01 45 48 62 15Description:
6ème ARRONDISSEMENT. From casual wear to custom suits, this four-story fashion mecca brings Italian design to Paris. Foreign business professionals, movie and music stars, and city residents make their way through a labyrinth of stairs and halls in search of the latest Armani sweaters, shirts, leather shoes, underwear, glasses, and ties. The shop also features a kiosk with trendy fashion magazines, the latest CDs, and a café. At a biannual fashion party, models and celebrities wander among the latest designs. METRO: Saint-Germain des Prés
Forum des Halles
1-7, rue Lescot Paris 75001Description:
1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Formerly the site of Paris's large, venerable food market which was moved out of the city proper in 1969 this shopping center filled the gaping retail void. However, its shops and boutiques were built underground, leaving the surface to be developed as a public park. The busy mall, adjacent to a Metro and RER train station, pulls in lots of shoppers and is an especially good source of clothing. Although the complex can be a bit utilitarian, it serves a useful role in city life. METRO: Châtelet-Les Halles
Galeries Lafayette
40, bd Haussmann Paris 75009 • 01 42 82 34 56Description:
9ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Crowned by a turn-of-the-century, stained-glass dome, this incredible department store is a shopper's paradise. The cosmetics department is huge, and perfumes are legion. Fashion, too, maintains a strong profile, and both men and women find enormous selections of designer wear accompanied by more mainstream options. Other attractions include a great toy department, a hair salon, terrific jewelry, and housewares. METRO: Chaussée-d'Antin, Opéra, Havre-Caumartin
Jil Sander
52, av Montaigne Paris 75008 • 01 44 95 06 70Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Jil Sander is renowned for German style simple cuts mixed with top-notch fabrics, all high-quality. Blues and blacks are dominant colors in the minimalist shop, and garments include suits, blazers, shoes, turtlenecks, leather coats, light-colored cashmere sweaters, and wool pants. The four-story building features high ceilings with stone-and-metal staircases and inset shelving. METRO: Franklin Roosevelt
L'Eclaireur
12, rue Mahler Paris 75004 • 01 44 54 22 11Description:
4ème ARRONDISSEMENT. A Belgian influence is evident in both architecture and fashion at this modestly sized store. L'Eclaireur's offerings are displayed on glass and metal cases, amid high ceilings and wooden floors. The shop is dedicated to up-and-coming Belgian designers, including Martin Margiela and Ann Demeulemeester. Interspersed with their designs are styles by Paul Smith, Prada, Helmut Lang, and Dries Van Noten. L'Eclaireur also carries shoes, accessories, and women's wear. METRO: Saint-Paul
La Galerie du Carrousel du Louvre
99, rue de Rivoli Paris 75001 • 01 43 16 47 10Description:
1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Convenient to the city center and to many of Paris's top attractions, this underground mall gets lots of traffic. Weekend hours also ensure that it remains busy. Whether you're looking for music, gifts, perfumes, or clothing, you'll find a number of well-known stores that deliver quality merchandise and ease of purchase. Plus, if you tire of centuries-old art and history, this complex offers a reminder of 21st-century commerce. METRO: Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre
La Galerie du Carrousel du Louvre detail
Lanvin
15, rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré Paris 75008 • 01 44 71 31 33Description:
8ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Popular among brokers and businessmen, this classic shop provides a vast selection of shirts and ties in varied colors, patterns, and fabrics. Lanvin is most famous for its "blue" shirts, and you'll have no trouble finding the signature item in any blue hue imaginable. Classic tailored suits are also available, and a café is located downstairs. METRO: Concorde
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BHV
52-64, rue de Rivoli Paris 75004 • 01 42 74 90 00Description:
4ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Its initials stand for "Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville," and this department store delivers a bazaar's worth of retail merchandise. Housewares, home improvement items, and hardware are especially prominent, but if they're not your cup of tea, don't despair. The store also stocks men's and women's clothing, toys, and even useful and beautiful domestic goods. METRO: Hôtel de Ville
Forum des Halles
1-7, rue Lescot Paris 75001Description:
1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Formerly the site of Paris's large, venerable food market which was moved out of the city proper in 1969 this shopping center filled the gaping retail void. However, its shops and boutiques were built underground, leaving the surface to be developed as a public park. The busy mall, adjacent to a Metro and RER train station, pulls in lots of shoppers and is an especially good source of clothing. Although the complex can be a bit utilitarian, it serves a useful role in city life. METRO: Châtelet-Les Halles
Galeries Lafayette
40, bd Haussmann Paris 75009 • 01 42 82 34 56Description:
9ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Crowned by a turn-of-the-century, stained-glass dome, this incredible department store is a shopper's paradise. The cosmetics department is huge, and perfumes are legion. Fashion, too, maintains a strong profile, and both men and women find enormous selections of designer wear accompanied by more mainstream options. Other attractions include a great toy department, a hair salon, terrific jewelry, and housewares. METRO: Chaussée-d'Antin, Opéra, Havre-Caumartin
La Galerie du Carrousel du Louvre
99, rue de Rivoli Paris 75001 • 01 43 16 47 10Description:
1er ARRONDISSEMENT. Convenient to the city center and to many of Paris's top attractions, this underground mall gets lots of traffic. Weekend hours also ensure that it remains busy. Whether you're looking for music, gifts, perfumes, or clothing, you'll find a number of well-known stores that deliver quality merchandise and ease of purchase. Plus, if you tire of centuries-old art and history, this complex offers a reminder of 21st-century commerce. METRO: Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre
La Galerie du Carrousel du Louvre detail
Le Bon Marché
22, rue de Sèvres Paris 75007 • 01 44 39 80 00Description:
7ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Arguably Paris's most well-known department store, this temple to commerce was created by Aristide and Marguerite Boucicaut in the late 19th century. More than 100 years later, it's a destination for fashion and style and one of the city's most prominent retail establishments. Designer apparel for men and women, cosmetics, and housewares comprise the major departments. Adjacent to the store is an impressive food hall that carries gourmet groceries, wines, and take-out fare. METRO: Sèvres-Babylone
Le Printemps
64, bd Haussmann Paris 75009 • 01 42 82 57 87Description:
9ème ARRONDISSEMENT. Distinguished by an amazing stained-glass cupola, Le Printemps is a veritable station for fashion. The wide-ranging department store has everything from women's, men's, and children's fashions to an in-store restaurant with full-menu options. There's also a level for housewares and furniture, along with huge departments for cosmetics, lingerie, and shoes, not to mention a post office and hair salon. METRO: Havre-Caumartin, RER Auber.
Les Quatre Temps
15 Parvis de la Défense Paris 92092 • 01-47-73-54-44Description:
LA DEFENSE. This expansive mall offers fabulous shopping in western Paris. Lots of retail establishments carry practically anything you could want, especially clothing, and plenty of restaurants ensure that you can find sustenance while you're in a spending mood. It's not in the city center, but Les Quatres Temps lets you discover the shining, modern La Défense district, and it's got a lot of mega-stores to boot. METRO: Esplanade de la Défense
Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt
av de la Porte de Clignancourt Paris 75018Description:
18ème ARRONDISSEMENT. This world-renowned flea market, held in Saint-Ouen on the northern edge of Paris, doesn't promise steals on great merchandise as it once did, but it's a great place to browse and uncover terrific souvenirs. Thousands of stalls (comprising twelve distinct markets) line the streets, offering everything from vintage clothing to old dishes, cast-off objects, and antique furniture. Give yourself time to browse, use your French, and beware of pickpockets. Otherwise, revel in the great local color. METRO: Porte de Clignancourt, Garibaldi
Marché aux Puces de Clignancourt detail
Quai des Marques
9, quai du Chatelier Paris 93450 • 01 48 09 04 05Description:
ILE SAINT-DENIS. If you can't pass up an outlet sale, know that even Paris offers discount venues. Located on the Seine, Quai des Marques is more than a half-hour ride by car from the outskirts of the city, but it offers fantastic deals on clothing. A variety of mostly-French brands is available, and many items are past season, but you're certain to discover a wealth of great looks. Among the lines you'll see are Charles Jourdan, nina Ricci, Kenzo, and Ted Lapidus.
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