A twice-a-year event, Les Soldes is an event not to be missed: Summer Sales in Paris are the perfect opportunity to make the trip to the City of Light for everything from luxe scarves, handbags and shoes to artwork and rare books. Les Soldes is a fantastic time to visit! Even if you’re just in the mood for bargain-hunting or people-watching, everyone finds something to enjoy during Les Soldes. ... Read More
Antique buttons, delicate fabrics and luscious wools – Paris has so many amazing craft stores to explore! If you love picking up little creative treasures as unique souvenirs while you travel, you’ll absolutely love these locations. Here are 5 of our favorite craft stores in Paris in which to spend an inspiring afternoon! ... Read More
Almost 400 years ago, a little candle company was established in Paris on Rue Saint Honoré, providing candles to the royal court and parishes throughout the city. Cire Trudon now specializes in scented candles: thoughtfully formulated aromas that will transport you to a different time and place, each with its own personality and narrative. ... Read More
The Winter Sales are coming! From January 11th to February 21st, 2017, get ready to score the best deals of the New Year in the grand department stores and trendy boutiques of Paris. Combine the discounts with low-season airfare and apartment rates, and you could be living the shopaholic’s dream like a true Parisian! ... Read More
In Paris, you’ll find a ‘pharmacie’ on almost every street corner, but they’re not simply for headache pills or indigestion cures, they’re also a haven for amazing French products that you can’t find elsewhere as easily. From Caudelie’s Beauty Elixir to Nuxe’s honey lip balm, here are the best things to buy inside a French Pharmacie! ... Read More
Rooted in a once-famous 19th century cosmetics brand, this beautifully styled boutique offers some of the most unique and interesting fragrances, natural oils and beauty products in Paris. Not only is the packaging delightfully antique, they also have an in-house calligrapher who labels all the products—you’ve never seen a store quite like this! ... Read More
Everyone wants to remember their trip to Paris. Whether you’re watching the Eiffel Tower light up the night sky for the first time or visiting your favorite haunts, each stay is unique, and each one deserves its own memento. In a city famed for its artistic heritage, a handpicked piece of art makes for the perfect souvenir! ... Read More
Perfume is an art and a science—capable of evoking memories, changing moods and completely altering your sense of self. Inside these Parisian perfumeries, you can discover the signature scent you’ve been searching for. Whether it’s fun and flirty, masculine and crisp, or natural and woodsy, there’s a world of aromas to discover in Paris! ... Read More
If you adore the understated yet slightly edgy style of the Parisians and you want to know how they achieve that certain “something,” then this list was made for you! We’ve found six of the coolest, mid-range, French fashion brands that will make you feel très chic on your next trip to the world’s most fashionable city! ... Read More
As a fashion capital of the world, Paris is known for its exclusive collection of shopping venues. You may already know about the designer boutiques and historic department stores, but have you checked out the amazing array of concept stores? Here are 5 of the trendiest and most well-curated fashion & lifestyle boutiques in Paris! ... Read More
As a major fashion capital of the world, there’s no better place than Paris to shop for designer duds. Whether you’re more of a classic Chanel and Louis Vuitton lover or you’re looking for more avant-garde brands, Paris has multiple neighborhoods filled with luxury boutiques. This list covers all the best streets and quartiers in Paris for designer shopping! ... Read More
The haute couture fashion scene in Paris can be intimidating for some, and downright unattainable for others, but fortunately, the Parisian look can still be obtained on a budget, if you know where to look. These two affordable women’s clothing shops will make your closet dreams come true – and they won’t cost you an arm and a leg! ... Read More
Sheltered from rainy weather and lined with gorgeous tile mosaic floors, the Galerie Vivienne is a must-see in Paris. It also has some wonderful shops, from clothing to books, home decor and gifts. Take a peek inside this 19th century covered passage and you’ll see why it’s still the perfect rainy day activity, even after 200 years! ... Read More
One of the pleasures of spending time in Paris is stumbling by chance on a wonderful flea market. That’s what happened recently on rue Cler when we went out to do a bit of food shopping on our favorite market street. Set up all along the street were stalls with all sorts of vintage and antique treasures to discover! ... Read More
The famous market street, Rue Cler, already has individual shops dedicated to honey, chocolate and even whipped cream, so it was about time they made room for tea! Mariage Frères is arguably the finest and oldest tea brand in France, and perusing their shop is an exciting sensory experience. Come have a peek inside this fascinating tea emporium! ... Read More
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