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Boulevard Haussmann

Cafés / Family / Good for Groups

Reviewed by Amanda D.

"My Take: Boulevard Haussmann is a shopper’s dream! The 2,53 kilometre long road is lined with trees, shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels. If yo ..." more

Boulevard Haussmann
75008 Paris

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Avenue des Champs-Élysées

All Ages / All Types / Bars / Cafés

Party Earth Review The broad, tree-lined sidewalks, bustling outdoor cafés, glittering architecture, and important historical sites have earned the Avenue des Champs-Élysées the distinction of “most beautiful avenue in the world.” Named for the Elysian Fields in Greek Mythology – where the chosen would live a blessed and rich afterlife ... more

Avenue des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris

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Rue Cler

All Ages / Anything goes / Cafés

Party Earth Review A few blocks west of the plethora of monuments and museums that make up Les Invalides and a few blocks east of the Eiffel Tower, the small pedestrian stretch of Rue Cler offers visitors a quintessentially French shopping experience. And might just be the chicest place in town to buy a potato. This 300-year-old ... more

Rue Cler (between Avenue de La Motte-Picquet and Rue de Grenelle)
75007 Paris

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Marché Raspail

Market

Reviewed by Amanda D.

"My Take: I love all things organic so I was very impressed with Marché Raspail. Food heaven is what it is! This open air market, stretching through Bo ..." more

6 Boulevard Raspail
75007 Paris

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Le Bon Marché

Charcuterie / Designer Jeans

Reviewed by Tara R.

"My Take: London has Harrods, New York has Saks Fifth Avenue, and Paris has Le Bon Marché. Luckily, France’s oldest and best department store has been ..." more

24 rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris

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Les Puces de Saint-Ouen

All Ages / All Types / Artists

Party Earth Review In operation since 1885, Les Puces de Saint-Ouen – commonly known as “Les Puces”– is one of the largest flea and antique markets in the world, attracting more than a hundred thousand visitors every weekend. Covering several acres, the area is actually a collection of several distinct markets (marchés), with stalls and shops ... more

140 Rue des Rosiers
93400 Saint-Ouen

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Blvd. Saint-Michel and Environs

All Ages / All Types / Bars / Free

Party Earth Review The Latin Quarter around Blvd. Saint-Michel is named after the students of the Sorbonne who have populated the area since the thirteenth century, in the days when they spoke the scholarly language of Latin. Not much has changed in the last eight hundred years, since the area remains dedicated to and populated by students ... more

Blvd. Saint-Michel and Environs
75005 Paris

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Le Bazar Egyptien

African / All Ages / Bar / Bazaar

Party Earth Review A captivating little spot to escape the typical French bar scene, Le Bazar Egyptien is a casual, international drinking den and restaurant with a completely authentic feel – from the food to the limestone walls right down to the costumes of the wait staff. Adding to the bar’s genuine feel is the bazaar just inside the entrance ... more

29 Rue de Lappe
75011 Paris

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Marché Monge

All Ages / All Types / Free

Party Earth Review On Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday mornings, the square located above the Place Monge metro becomes the open-air Marché Monge market, where vendors manage to pack a lot into a relatively small space. Fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, fish, meats, and cheeses are the stars of the show, but there’s also clothing, furniture ... more

Place Monge
75005 Paris

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Le Comptoir Général

20s / 30s / African / African Funk

Reviewed by Amanda D.

"My take: Le Comptoir Général is a hidden gem across the road from the Canal Saint Martin. The only thing that gives its existence away is the long que ..." more

80 Quai de Jemmapes
75010 Paris

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Avenue Montaigne

A-list / Affluent / All Ages / Free

Party Earth Review Although named for famous French renaissance writer Michel de Montaigne, tree-lined Avenue Montaigne is more closely associated with haute couture, swish cafés, and five-star hotels than it is with philosophy. On one side of the famed Golden Triangle – a term that denotes the exceptional wealth along ... more

Avenue Montaigne
75008 Paris

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Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

30s / 40s / Affluent / Cafés / Free

Party Earth Review Ah, Paris! The center of the fashion world would not be complete without Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, a street comprised of some of the most spectacular shops on the planet. Global fashion houses like Hermès, Chloé, Lanvin, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Lacroix, and Dior rub shoulders with uber-exclusive designers ... more

Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris

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Paris Shopping Overview

Even the most ignorant fashion novice can look at the average Parisian and think, “damn…they look good!” All the incredible shopping in Paris must have something to do with it. Window-shopping is like an Olympic sport in this town, and the French even have a name for it, “lèche-vitrine,” which literally translates to “licking the showcase.” They don’t mean it literally, of course, so keep the tongues at bay, even though it might be hard when staring at all the incredible displays that pop out from practically every major street in Paris.

Although government officials have begun to enforce regulations to curb ongoing commercialization, the stunning Avenue des Champs-Élysées is filled with a plethora of popular brand stores from Nike to Louis-Vuitton that cater to the tourist crowd, while fashion aficionados shopping for unique luxury designers could spend weeks exploring even more upscale side streets like Avenue Montaigne.

The center of the fashion world would not be complete without Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, a street comprised of some of the most spectacular shops on the planet, while Montmartre’s cobblestoned Rue du Steinkerque leads past countless little cafés, brasseries, and shops selling everything from football jerseys to watercolors of quaint Paris scenes before finally depositing trekkers at Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the stunning white cathedral perched on top of a hill overlooking the city.

Anyone looking for the best in French accessories, shoes, and lingerie should head to Rue de Rennes, which is the place to go to find something for every budget, while Les Puces de Saint-Ouen – commonly known as “Les Puces”– is one of the largest flea and antique markets in the world, attracting more than one hundred thousand visitors every weekend since 1885. How’s that for Paris shopping! Now go lick something.