Shopping in France
Russian tourists recently chooseFrance not only as a country where the city of eternal love is located - Paris. A new type of tourism is gaining popularity: French shopping, in connection with which many tour operators offer excursions along with a shopping program.
Contrary to the fact that France is one of the mostexpensive states of Western Europe, many tourists still prefer to buy here, especially our compatriots. After all, in any case, despite the costs associated with the flight and stay in France, as a rule, travel and shopping are offset by the excellent quality of goods and products.
At the same time, it can not be said that France -cheap country in terms of shop tourism, for more profitable purchases should go to Germany or Italy. However, the brand and high quality are exactly what shop-tourists go for. Shopping in France is a very interesting and fascinating activity.
Mannequins dressed in elite clothes, andbeckon a passing person to go to the store. Shopping trips in France will certainly leave pleasant positive memories from tourists, and Paris is perhaps the most attractive city in France in this respect.
Which stores are best to start shopping in Paris?
The best option: "Golden Triangle" is an aristocratic 8-th district, in which three elite streets are located (hence the name). This place is well recognizable, thanks to colorful, glowing in the evenings signs with the names Prada, Chanel, Gucci and other famous brands. Of course, the prices for clothes and other goods here are very high.
Street Rue Du Faubourg Saint Honore is known for,that there are prestigious boutiques with elite clothes and perfumes on it. Among them: Colette is the most prestigious store in France. On its three floors there are departments with perfumery and cosmetics, book departments selling magazines and fashion books, and departments with clothes (third floor).
Journalists of fashionable publications canalmost always see on the street Rue Etienne-Marcel, where there are a large number of boutiques Kenzo, Mugler, etc. For jewelry decorations it is worth considering Place Vendom - on this street there are brand shops like Chaumet. Here you can find the boutique Armani. The left bank of the Seine is also attractive: there are also elite shops and boutiques.
Cheap Shops in Paris
Not all tourists can afford to shop inthe aforementioned boutiques, so it's worth noting shops for the middle class. Among the budget shopping options, you can note such inexpensive stores as Zara, Etam, Jennifer and others. An excellent idea will also be to go to the flea market - here you can find what you have been looking for, regardless of the type of product. Supermarkets and department stores are also inexpensive options for shopping for things and a variety of goods. In Paris, the most famous of the markets: Galeries Lafayette and Le Bon Marche.
Markets in French Provinces
If you flew to France and strolled alongshops of Paris, then you must certainly visit both the provincial cities and their numerous markets. Here you can buy national foods and dishes, as well as purchase interesting antiques.
Sales in France
Do you want to have time for a sale? Almost all French stores arrange a season of sales from the beginning of the year to the middle of February, and also from around June 15 to July 15. So, having ordered, for example, a New Year's tour to France, you can easily get on sale.
Outlets
Outlets are shops that providehuge discounts on "slightly outdated" branded clothes. The disadvantage lies in the distance from the big cities, in particular, Paris. However, next to one of the Parisian outlets is the famous Disneyland.
Author: Katerina Sergeenko
