{"id":9348,"date":"2018-10-08T20:25:44","date_gmt":"2018-10-08T18:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/compras-en-paris\/"},"modified":"2023-03-30T16:29:47","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T14:29:47","slug":"shopping-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euroviajar.com\/en\/shopping-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopping in Paris, Souvenirs, Typical and Cheap Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"

The possibilities for shopping in Paris<\/strong> are unlimited. The city is considered the fashion capital of the world, offering many stores and boutiques for luxury shopping, haute couture<\/a> and exclusive jewellery, but it is also possible to do shopping in Paris avoiding the prohibitive prices if you know how to move.<\/p>\n

Paris<\/strong><\/a>, like the rest of France is not cheap, in fact, the word cheap does not exist in the French language and the expression used by the French for that purpose is \u201cmoins cher\u201d<\/strong> which means less expensive, so we can get an idea that to visit the capital it is necessary to have an extra budget in comparison with other large European cities.<\/p>\n

In our guide to shopping in Paris:<\/p>\n

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  1. Typical gifts from Paris<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Best shopping areas in Paris<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n
  3. Best markets in Paris<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Souvenirs, Gifts and Typical Products from Paris<\/h2>\n
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    Tourists looking for gifts, souvenirs and typical products can satisfy all their shopping needs in Montmartre<\/strong>, which is the shopping area par excellence and includes numerous gift shops, art galleries<\/strong> and shops with more or less artistic items.<\/p>\n

    Those who prefer to give to their loved ones some of the typical products of the world-famous French gastronomy such as cheese<\/strong>, wines or macarons and chocolates<\/strong>, can buy them in aforementioned markets, food stores or supermarkets throughout the city.<\/p>\n

    11 Ideas for a gift or souvenir from Paris<\/h3>\n

    1. Vintage Poster from the Bouquinistes<\/h4>\n
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    Le Chat Noir by Alexandre Steinlein<\/p><\/div>\n

    The Bouquinistes are the street vendors of old books, sketches, pictures, vintage postcards and posters<\/strong> depicting Parisian lifestyle<\/strong>. A classic old-fashioned poster like the reproduction of \u201cLe Chat Noir\u201d will make a refined gift or souvenir for art lovers.<\/p>\n

    2. Painting from Montmartre<\/h4>\n
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    Street Painters in Montmartre, Paris<\/p><\/div>\n

    Montmartre is famous all around the world as the iconic site of painters and sketch artists painting<\/strong> and selling their pictures on the cobbled streets of this district. You can find there both marvellous paintings and kitsch portraits, but one thing is for sure: the choice is great, the same as the range of prices. Even a small painting from Montmartre will be a very sophisticated and artsy gift<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    3. Unique Vintage Clothes<\/h4>\n
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    Vintage leather clothes in Paris<\/p><\/div>\n

    Everybody knows that Paris is heaven for fashionistas<\/a>! In no other place you will find such a choice of spectacular, precious, super-stylish second-hand clothes of the greatest world brands, or some truly unique pieces of less-known fashion designers. The markets described above are perfect places to find some truly unique pieces of elegant or original clothing, accessories or jewellery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    4. Sexy B\u00e9ret<\/h4>\n
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    B\u00e9ret<\/p><\/div>\n

    B\u00e9ret is a soft, round, knitted hat with a little \u201ctail\u201d<\/strong> in the middle, made of woolen felt. It was traditionally worn in France both by men and women, and it still is, yet much more rarely. Its fame come from the fact that it\u2019s often associated with Parisian Bohemian style<\/strong>. The usual image of a French artist would be a man wearing a b\u00e9ret, with a cigarette in the corner of his mouth, right?<\/p>\n

    5. Exquisite Macarons<\/h4>\n
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    Delicious Macarons<\/p><\/div>\n

    Famous French cookies, delicate and light meringue-based\u00a0shells enclosing fine cream<\/strong> or marmalade, owe their fame as much to their spectacular taste, as to their perfect beauty. Their lovely, pastel colours<\/strong> make them maybe the most elegant cookies ever invented.<\/p>\n

    6. Delicious Handmade Chocolates, Jellies and Marrons Glac\u00e9s<\/h4>\n
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    Assorted handmade chocolates<\/p><\/div>\n

    When it comes to sensual pleasures<\/strong>, the French are true masters! Don\u2019t even try to resist sinfully tempting assorted chocolates in all forms and flavours. Choose freshly handmade chocolates in one of the elegant confectionary shops and enjoy! Some of French specialties include surprising flavours like lavender or violet<\/strong>.
    \nYou have to try another typical French confectionary: p\u00e2tes de fruits \u2013 natural fruit jellies<\/strong> \u2013 they are nothing like the industrial jellies, they taste like the spirit of the fruit enclosed in a small bite! There is a huge variety of flavours: most types of fruits you can imagine. Absolutely delicious!
    \nA different type of famous French delicacy are marrons glac\u00e9s\u00a0 – candied chestnuts<\/strong>, also used as a cream to spread on cr\u00eapes.<\/p>\n

    7. Wine<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Wine shop<\/p><\/div>\n

    On the topic of sensual pleasures \u2013 one of the most renowned products of France is obviously wine. The variety is endless, whether you prefer red, white, ros\u00e9 or sparkling wine<\/strong> \u2013 there is something for everybody\u2019s budget<\/strong>. You may look for wines from the most famous wine regions in France: Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rh\u00f4ne Valley. If you have luggage to check-in, it will cost you much less to choose something in one of numerous spirit shops and delicatessen, rather than buying at the airport.<\/p>\n

    8. Cheese<\/h4>\n
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    Specialized cheese shop<\/p><\/div>\n

    French cheeses are worth their fame all over the world. The variety of tastes, soft, creamy, hard or crumbling textures<\/strong>, different level of maturity, mixtures of cow, sheep and goat milk, mold inside or outside, and different herbs, nuts, truffle<\/strong> and other refined ingredients they are matured, infused of mixed with, will make your taste buds vibrate. Some of the most famous types include: Camembert, Roquefort, Brie de Meaux, Ch\u00e8vre (goat cheese), Tomme de Savoie, Epoisses, Reblochon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    9. Marini\u00e8re\u00a0blouse<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Marini\u00e8re shirt<\/p><\/div>\n

    This long-sleeved shirt with blue horizontal stripes on white background<\/strong> made the part of the uniform of the French Marine since the 19th<\/sup> century. In the 20th<\/sup> century, this highly recognizable shirt was restyled as a typically French fashion garment<\/strong> by Coco Chanel<\/strong>, and then Yves Saint Laurent and Jean-Paul Gaultier.<\/p>\n

    10. Nostalgic Vintage Object from Flea Market<\/h4>\n
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    Vintage porcelain on flea market<\/p><\/div>\n

    Flea markets let even the tourists on the tightest budget to take home something very special and unique. A coffee set of sublime porcelain, an old-fashioned clock, a stylish photo frame or an original sculpture<\/strong> can make a truly unique gift “with soul”.<\/p>\n

    11. Eiffel Tower Souvenirs<\/h4>\n
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    Eiffel Tower keychains<\/p><\/div>\n

    Let\u2019s face it \u2013 you just can\u2019t go home from Paris without bringing the most classic of all souvenirs \u2013 a miniature of Eiffel Tower: as a keyring, earrings, on a coffee mug, on a set of coasters or as a mini statue<\/strong> \u2013 just another perfect dust-collector. It will make you smile back home.<\/p>\n

    Guide to the best shopping areas in Paris<\/h2>\n

    Below you will find a guide divided into sections on luxury, mid-range and cheap shopping<\/strong> in Paris.<\/p>\n

    Read all about Fashion in Paris here: The Best Guide to Paris Fashion 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Parisian Chic & Luxury<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Classic Parisian chic<\/p><\/div>\n

    Let\u2019s start our Parisian shopping itinerary through the famous Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong><\/a>, which is one of the most exclusive shopping areas<\/strong> of the city where we can find the most prestigious stores and luxury brands, such as the world famous Dior, Chanel, Louise Vuitton.<\/p>\n

    The Avenue Montaigne<\/strong> and Rue Royale<\/strong> are well established destinations in high-level tourism where we can also find all kinds of luxury items and prestigious brands of designers who succeed on the catwalks, such as Prada, Herm\u00e8s or Yven Saint Laurent among others.<\/p>\n

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    Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann<\/p><\/div>\n

    The spectacular shopping mall Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann<\/strong><\/a> and Printemps<\/strong> (located in Boulevard Haussmann) would complete the top sites of exclusive places for shopping in the French capital. They are definitely worth visiting even if you don\u2019t buy anything, simply for the beautiful and sophisticated design of their interiors and display cases, which make you breathe the famous Parisian chic.<\/p>\n

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