Shopping in France

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Many tourists go to France is in shopping tours. This is not surprising - this is where you can buy clothes from famous designers collections pret-a-porter and exclusive things haute couture.

During the sales prices achieved seventy percent off the original price of the goods. Price negotiating is not welcome in France, so the sale - a good opportunity to do some shopping at affordable prices. Near the central streets of Paris are many designer shops for those who want something special.
Popular shopping

     In France, you can buy goods of average price categories, which we have sold much more expensive - it's Morgan, Naf Naf, Pampkie, Jennifer, Etam, Zara, Chamaie. In large department stores, such as Samaritaine in Paris, you can buy and expensive, and budget items are often special offers a huge selection of toys.
     For modern art, and just something original is better to go into private galleries or at flea markets, artists, you can buy watercolors, prints and graphics with views of the city. Those who are interested in the book of French authors, will find themselves something interesting in the shops or stores booksellers Maxilivre, Gibert Joseph, Fnac and book department Galerie Lafayete.
     Unable to refuse the bottle real French perfume or cosmetics brands, which is cheaper than at home, and authenticity is unquestionable. There are many specialized boutiques where you will be counseled about the make-up and help you choose the fragrance. Perfume can also be purchased during the tour in the museum boutique factory Fragonard, which exists since 1926. In addition to perfumes and toilet waters, in the factory are a few stands with creams for the face and body and a huge selection of soap.
     French cheeses and wines, cognac and confectionery products - very popular and tasty gifts yourself and loved ones. In supermarkets offer beautifully packaged baskets set of different varieties of cheese, you're sure to find something to your taste of more than three hundred varieties, which produce in France.
     Most often, a bottle of wine costs between 15-20 euros. In the store you can safely buy wine at a price of 04.05 euros. Lovers can visit the winery or wine shop Cave - it offers a good house wine, tasting and affordable price. Alcoholic drinks are also sold in stores ICOLAS. For lovers of aniseed alcoholic beverages such as Turkish raki or Italian sambukki a French pastis -anisovy liquor that is drunk as an aperitif.
     Delicious French pastries, bread, croissants and eclairs. But in supermarkets is not worth buying, it is better for him to go to the bakery or shop HEDIARD. Deli meats, pates, famous pate foie gras sold in butcher shops. There and more choices than in supermarkets, and the more recent items.

To reclaim the VAT in France, present the check and Tax free shopping in a sealed package. For books, food, tobacco products, and services provided VAT is not refundable

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Shops and markets in Paris
In addition to visiting the sights of Paris, tourists often want to bring gifts for your friends, update your wardrobe and decorate your home. Things bought in Paris, will cheer up and emphasize your status.

Shopping in Paris can essentially empty your wallet, it is advisable to ask in advance on the internet popular this season collections and their prices. Sales in Paris start at a certain date, which from year to year may vary, so it is best to clarify their terms.

In the city there are whole neighborhoods with shops similar subjects: cosmetics, branded clothing, household goods and other outdoor activities.
Shopping streets and districts

     Mare area. This block combines boutiques of young fashion designers Zadig & Voltaire, Abou d'Abi Bazar, American Apparel, Isabelle Marant, La Fée Maraboutée et al. Outdoors de Bretagne many small grocery and liquor stores. If you like the graphics and the creative art, do not miss the shop Rougier & Plé, which is located on the Boulevard du Temple on the other side of the street from the Winter Circus (Cirque d'hiver)
     District City of Paris. To get here, you can get to the Metro Station. On the area of ​​l'Hôtel de ville shopping center BHV, which will please a huge selection of products for the home. You can also buy clothes for all family members. Variation in prices from democratic to very high.
     Rue de Rivoli. The Rue de Rivoli, you will find chain stores H & M, Etam, C & A, Zara, Séphora, Footlocker, Minelli, Mango. In the direction of les Halles quarter along small streets you will find shops lesser known, but the original brands. To the north, in the direction of the streets du Bourg Tibourg, Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie, boutiques located with modern decor and antiques, as well as tea shops.
     Street Frank Bourgeois. Here are concentrated fashion boutiques and cosmetics Zadig & Voltaire, Mellow Yellow, Filofax, Guerlain, L'Occitane, Kiehl's Mac, Mufe, Bobby Brown. Clothes for every day as there was a place - a boutique Muji. There is also a shopping wholesalers, including selling sheepskin. If you love to cook, then store Epicerie Israel will find many ingredients to improve their skills.
     Boulevard Haussmann, Avenue Montaigne, St. Honore, Opera. Here are the most luxurious department stores and boutiques, the most famous brand, featuring the latest trends. Prices are appropriate. Galeries Lafayette - here you will find shops Armani, Chanel, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix, Prada, Sonia Rykiel, Thierry Mugler and others. These stores also often hosts exhibitions and entertainment shows. Food store is not inferior to their chic fashion boutiques. On Avenue Montaigne Coco Chanel introduced the world to his first collection of clothing, as well as the famous perfume "Chanel №5».

Parisian markets

Wander through the market in Saint-Ouen (metro Porte de Clignacourt), Porte de Vanve (eponymous subway), Porte de Montreuil (eponymous subway), Village Saint-Paul (between the Seine and the streets of Charlemagne and des Jardins de Saint-Paul, Metro Saint -Paul). Here you can find not only antiques, but also new things.

Market in L'Isle of Imaje, located in the heart of Paris, on the Ile Saint-Louis, - a market of old photographs. Market Saint Ken e Paris - the city's largest antiques market. Market Kreason Paris Bastille is located near Place de la Bastille, where you can buy jewelry, prints, paintings and other art objects.

Bargain in Paris can only be on the market. Try to offer "three plus one", she is the most popular among the local vendors.