City Guides & Information

I bet you already know that Paris is considered a shopping haven. The moment you hear about Paris, you can never take “shopping” out of the picture. Being one of the premiere shopping cities in the world, Paris is every shopper’s heaven here on earth. And because your Paris trip wouldn’t be complete without souvenirs to remind you of this majestic city, you can opt to shop at Paris’ wide range of stores which will make you love the city all the more.

If you’re into designer fashion and haute couture, you will most likely enjoy the shops found along the famous Triangle d’Or. It houses the finest haute couture shops such as Dior, Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Ferragamo, and a lot more. For your trendy finds, you can set foot towards the Champs Elysees and shop at Sephora, Zara, and the famous Louis Vuitton flagship store. Most of these shops are open from 10AM to 7PM, Monday through Saturday.

Fashion boutiques of world-renowned designers can also be found on Paris’ Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore and Avenue Montaigne in the 8th arrondissement including Gucci, Hermes, Yves Saint-Laurent and Christian Dior. There is also the Carrousel de Louvre, which is located under the Louvre museum that features a huge food court and a wide variety of boutiques. There are apartments located on the 7th street just in case you can’t get enough of shopping in Paris.

However, if you’re on the hunt for department stores, you can visit Bon Marche, Samaritaine, Printemps, and Bazar de l’Hotel de Ville (BHV). Besides offering a huge variety of items for sale, these shops are also part of Paris’ history.

Paris is part of every shopaholic’s must-shop-at places as this city offers a multitude of shopping malls, boutiques, department stores and designer shops that are sure to capture every shopper’s fancy.

Visiting Paris can be very exciting and pretty overwhelming. With the tons of things this city has to offer, you can hardly know where to start and which places you’re not supposed to miss. Here are some sights and Paris attractions that you should never miss out on.

First off is the world-famous Eiffel Tower that is considered as the main landmark of Paris. It stands 300m high and can offer you a spectacular panoramic view of the entire city. Although you have to endure the long line going to the top, it is all worth it.

Another tourist attraction is the Notre Dame Cathedral. It is the first cathedral built on the city and paved the way for Paris to be regarded as the capital of France. It features an outstanding Gothic architecture, ornamented with large rose windows, stained glasses and innovative sculptures.

Any trip to Paris is not complete without paying a visit to The Louvre Museum that served as a fortress during the Middle Ages. At present, this museum houses the world-renowned painting by Leonardo Da Vinci – the Mona Lisa along with other impressive arts and antiques collected from all over the world. And because it actually takes months to complete a tour of everything in the museum, it is important to choose which to see first.

And for every shopaholic, it’s impossible to visit Paris without going to The Champs-Elysees Avenue, which features the most famous boutiques and automobile showrooms.

Tuileries Garden, the beautiful park located in the heart of Paris, is not to be missed as well. After a long day of sightseeing or shopping at Paris, this is a nice place to unwind. There are also coffee shops along the park that you can enjoy while viewing the park’s fountains and sculptures.

With all these heart-captivating attractions, you are sure to have a memorable vacation in the City of Lights.