Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Once famous for its bookshops, today its largely luxury fashion that dominates. Nonetheless, a great locale for window shopping if you have no plans to splurge.
In a part of town that gave the world department stores, old and new co-exist in a wide range of shopping options. Whether it’s for a second-hand book, a luxury brand outfit, some new art materials, or an oversized Taschen book on photography, keep your wallet tucked well away if you don’t want to be tempted.
Ma ressourcerie
If things like recycling, creativity and community make you happy, you'll love this place that turns unwanted stuff into fantastic new things. Affordable too.
Italie Deux
All those favourite international brands — and some real luxury retail too— can be found at this indoor shopping precinct away from the busy tourist patches.
Lubin
When you want what isn't available in duty-free shops around the world, come here and invest in a little fragrance history. Parfumier to crowned heads of yore.
Le Bon Marché
Paris' first "grand magasin", it gave the world the department store. And it all started here on the Left Bank, much to the chagrin of the reactionaries.
Rue du Commerce
Shop like a local: one of the streets Parisians know about where you can buy fashionable clothing without the scary price tag. A lot of independent boutiques.