Treat yourself (Image: Getty Images)

My trip to Paris earlier this year had three goals: drink, eat, and shop.

Of course, sightseeing was also on the agenda, but is there a better way to see these attractions than to eat or shop?

The French capital is home to some of the world’s biggest designer brands, including Louis Vuitton and Coco Chanel. It is the pinnacle of luxury and the city of love. When Paris, the city of light, is undoubtedly the center of fashion.

And now that British residents can shop duty-free in Europe after leaving the EU, it’s rude.

However, there are so many stores to choose from in 14 districts that you may not know where to look. These are great places to shop in Paris.

Where can I buy it in Paris?

marais district

Paris, France August 14: Tourists party on Rosie Street in the Marais district of Paris. The Marais district is one of the main Jewish communities in Paris. (Credit: Getty Images)

The Marais area is very much alive (Image: Getty Images)

My favorite day in Paris was taking the metro to the Bastille market, buying roast chicken, and strolling through Paris’ beautiful Place des Vosges, in the middle of the Marais district.

The Marais district, also known as SoMa (south of the Marais), is a Jewish neighborhood in Paris. So if you want to enjoy the hustle and bustle, this is the place to visit on a Sunday.

The historic district of Paris 4th arrondissement is full of quirky and quirky boutiques, handmade jewelers, and most importantly, vintage shops and flea markets.

Le Marais is the perfect place to find something special and unique and to experience the best of French fashion.

Elysian Fields

Paris, France, April 25, 2016: Pedestrians shopping and walking in front of the Sephora store on the Champs Elysees in Paris. The Champs Elysées are the main shopping district of Paris. Many famous French and international brands have flagship stores in Paris. (Credit: Getty Images)

The most beautiful street in the world (Image: Getty Images)

It is a crime to walk down the Champs Elysées and not walk through the shops.

Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris (and sometimes called the most beautiful street in the world), the Champs-Elysées are home to the flagship stores of Louis Vuitton and Dior.

But there are more than luxury brands in the area, and Zara, Levi’s, Lacoste and Banana Republic also have flagship stores lining the streets.

Needless to say, along the streets there are excellent restaurants such as Ladurée (which, according to the guide, offers the best breakfast in Paris), Pierre Hermé, which offers the best macaroons in the world and, of course, the most popular restaurants of the world We have a lot. McDonald’s

Saint-Honore street

Maison Chanel in Paris

Coco Chanel’s real home (Image: Chanel.com)

Located in the Luar district of the 1st district of Paris, Via Saint-Honore exudes elegance and dignity.

The street is best known for its luxury and haute couture shops. There are many chic shops here, including the glamorous flagship stores of Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Burberry, Givenchy and Balenciaga.

Just around the corner, Cambon Street is also home to Coco Chanel’s first boutique, Maison Chanel.

Sure, we just saw and looked at other stories, but Rue Saint-Honoré is the perfect place to window shop and your hard-earned money.


How to shop at duty-free shops in Paris:

Now that the UK has left the EU, Britons can shop duty-free across Europe.

This means that if you buy an item purchased abroad and return it to the UK within 3 months, you will receive a refund of up to 19%.

However, getting a refund is a bit of a complicated process, and unless you use an app like Wevat, you often have to fill out a VAT form at the store and declare your item at the airport.

Traditionally in France, you can charge up to 12% tax on goods and you have to spend €100 per store to qualify. However, with Wevat you can claim a cashback of 13% or more and spend only €100 on your entire trip.

The app itself is very simple and easy to use. Just add details like a passport photo and a selfie before you go to the store and ask for an invoice (French invoice) when you buy the item instead of VAT. form.

Uploading the invoice image to the Wevat app will generate a barcode that can be scanned at the airport tax refund kiosk without the need for a paper form.

Unfortunately, we were unable to take full advantage of Wevat. It supports all airports in Paris except Beauve Airport in Paris (where RyanAir flies), so initial setup of the app is a snap for a user in London, Frances Casatl. The process itself was “simple,” she said, and she received a tax return when she returned home.

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