Famous shopping streets and luxury stores, where to go shopping in Paris

Would you like to know where to go shopping in Paris? Here are the essentials to go shopping in Paris. Here, you can collect what you need to know about the famous shopping streets in Paris, stores, boutiques, department stores, luxury malls.

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Where to go shopping in Paris

Paris famous shopping streets

• Rue de Rivoli
  This street takes its name from the famous battle between Napoleon and the Austrian army and it’s now one of the most commercial streets of the city. Rue de Rivoli starts from Place de la Concorde and it has the most known worldwide store chains like H&M, Zara, Gap, Mango, Sephora, The body shop and many others.

• Champs Elysées
  This is one of the most famous shopping streets in Paris thanks to its luxurious boutiques. Also, this street starts from Place de la Concorde and ends in Place Charles de Gaulle. Champs Elysées’ main shops are Christian Dior, Gucci, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Valentino, Cartier, but it also has brands like the Banana Republic, Levi’s, Abercrombie & Fitch and Marks & Spencer’s.

• Rue des Martyrs
  This street and its surrounding area in the 9th arrondissement is one of the most famous for vintage lovers. In fact, Parisians love the vintage style and in rue des Martyrs are located the most known vintage shops, like Wochdom, one of the first vintage shops in Paris. If you really love this style check “Kilo Shop”, where you can buy vintage items by weight.

• Boulevard Haussmann and its continuation Boulevard Montmartre
  The first is mainly known for Lafayette and Printemps department stores, but there are many other nice shops. Boulevard Haussmann is characterized by French boutiques, while Boulevard Montmartre by many shops, coffee shops and the Hard Rock Café.

Department stores and Galleries (Luxury Malls) in Paris

• Lafayette
  This is definitely the most famous shopping gallery in Paris and even in Europe. Opened in 1912, this gallery boasts famous clients that go there for its famous luxurious shops. It might be expensive but it’s definitely worth it for the beautiful showcases, the glass dome in the atrium and the outstanding view on the roof. In 2008, it became a historical monument.

• Printemps
  Less known than Lafayette but a great luxury mall in Paris too,  it was founded in 1865 and it’s still one of the most important department stores thanks to its branches located in many other countries. The Printemps stores focus on beauty, lifestyle, fashion, accessories, and men’s wear. Like Lafayette, Printemps offers a spectacular view from the roof over the city.

• Le Bon Marché
  Born as a small shop in 1830, it becomes the first department store in Paris in 1850 and among its builders there is even Gustave Eiffel. Like other department stores it has many fashion boutiques, but what makes it special is the food store where you can find everything you need.

Shopping Centers in Paris

• Les 4 Temps
  One of the biggest shopping centers in Europe, the 4 Temps is located in a business area, La Défense.It’s a modern and three-story building with the most known-brands shops.

• Forum des Halles
  Located in the first arrondissement, the building, a former market, is still in construction but it can already offer many important shops.

• Bercy Village
  Located in the 12th arrondissement, this shopping center is worth seeing thanks to its stores, originally wine warehouses. Now you can find French boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants.

• Carrousel du Louvre
  Maybe the most particular shopping center in Paris thanks to its location, next to the Louvre museum. It is, in fact, characterized by the inverted glass pyramid.

Passages in Paris

As the name might suggest, these are covered walkways and are an early form of shopping arcade born in Paris during the 18th century. Originally there were almost 150 passages in Paris, now there are a little more than 20.

• Passage du Caire
  This is the most ancient passage still existing, it was built in 1798 and takes its name from the Egyptian city. In fact, at that time it was fashionable to imitate the Egyptian style, as you can see from the Egyptian Gods representation at the entrance. It now sells wholesale.
  Entry: Place du Caire or Rue du Caire

• Passage Jouffroy
  Built-in 1845 in metal and glass, this is one of the most known and popular passages thanks to the Grévin Museum (wax museum) located inside it. It also has many interesting antique shops.
  Entry: Boulevard Montmartre or Rue de la Grange Batelière.

• Passage des Panoramas
  Mainly known for its two halls whose domes were originally painted with landscapes, that give it its name, this passage has many restaurants and coffee shops.
  Entry: Boulevard Montmartre or Rue Montmartre

• Passage du Grand Cerf
  This passage has a beautiful glass ceiling and a marble floor. The passage of the Grand Cerf is home to artisan boutiques, designers, decorators, fashion designers, and communication professionals.

My favorite shops in Paris

Here are my “mandatory stages” when I go shopping in Paris:

• Pring, 29 rue Charlot;
• Violette et Léonie, 1 rue de Saintonge;
• L’Habilleur, 44 rue de Poitou;
• Studio W, 21 rue du Pont aux Choux
• Galerie BSL, 23 rue Charlot;
• Hier, Aujourd’hui, Demain, 14 rue de Bretagne;
• Le Passé Doré, 67 place du Docteur;
• The House Factory, 15 rue des Moines;