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PARISLE MEURICETwo day itinerary: ShoppingParisians are known around the world for their classic sense of style. The women, in particular, appear effortlessly elegant,
while the men always look polished. Follow in the well-heeled footsteps of the city’s elite by exploring the most fashionable
avenues, arcades, markets and boutiques in the French capital. With so much to discover across the city, use this two-day
itinerary to cover the best places to shop like a local.
Day OneCome out of the hotel and take a walk along Rue de Rivoli, towards Palais-Royal.
GALERIE VIVIENNERue de la Banque, 75002 Paris
A historic arcade close to the Palais-Royal, Galerie Vivienne is one of the most prestigious shopping
spaces in Paris. It’s home to a collection of quintessentially French retail outlets, such as the
boutiques of haute couture designers Nathalie Garçon, Ana Quasoar and Jean-Paul Gaultier.
Hail a taxi and take a 15-minute drive, or a 30-minute walk, to Merci in the trendy Le Marais
district.
MERCIT: 01 42 77 00 33 | 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003 Paris
While in Paris, shop like a local at Merci. Housed in a former wallpaper factory in the trendy
Le Marais district, the concept store is a one-stop shop for contemporary and vintage fashion,
furniture, homewares and writing materials. Like an art gallery, collections are constantly changing,
so customers return again and again.
Head south of the river to diptyque, located a 30-minute walk, or a 15-minute taxi ride, away.
RUE DE RIVOLI75001 Paris
Running alongside the Tuileries Gardens and past the Louvre, Rue de Rivoli is one of the city’s
most stylish arcaded streets. Walk down the road, taking in watch and jewellery boutiques such as
Chopard and Omega and patisseries such as La Cure Gourmande and Angelina. Continue past the
Palais-Royal to reach LE BHV MARAIS, one of the biggest department stores in Paris.
From LE BHV, Galerie Vivienne is a 20-minute walk or a 15-minute drive.
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Day twoBegin your second day of shopping with a five-minute walk to Place Vendôme.
LE BON MARCHÉT: 01 44 39 80 00 | 24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris
A shopping tour of Paris isn’t complete without visiting the city’s first department store, Le Bon
Marché. Discover big-name French and international brands such as Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton
on the luxury floor, trendsetting style for men and women on the fashion levels, beautiful jewellery
and leather goods in the accessories department, toys and books, and the nearby gourmet food
hall, La Grande Épicerie de Paris.
To return to the hotel, flag a taxi for a 10-minute car journey, or take a 25-minute walk, passing over
the picturesque river Seine.
RUE SAINT-HONORÉ75001 Paris
Rue Saint Honoré is one of the most fashionable streets in the world, and a stroll along it exposes
visitors to some of the biggest names in international high fashion. From French brands like Chloé
and Longchamp, to Italian fashion houses Valentino and Emporio Armani, style-savvy shoppers are
spoilt for choice.
The next stop is The Broken Arm, found 15 minutes by taxi from the shopping heart of Rue Saint
Honoré.
PLACE VENDÔME75001 Paris
An exquisite square in the city’s first arrondissement, Place Vendôme is known for its classical
façades and jewellery offerings. Behind the Corinthian pillars that line the square, hide a wealth
of high-end jewellery boutiques including Chaumet, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier, as
well as jewellery outlets from high-fashion brands like Chanel.
Leave Place Vendôme and turn left onto Rue Saint-Honoré.
DIPTYQUET: 01 43 26 77 44 | 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75005 Paris
The original diptyque boutique on Boulevard Saint-Germain has been a Parisian hotspot since
the 1960s. Originally a fabric and wallpaper shop, diptyque is now renowned for its premium
fragrances and skin care. Treat yourself to a new signature scent or cream, or surprise your loved
ones back home with a premium gift box.
For the final stop of the day, take a 15-minute taxi, or a 30-minute walk, to Le Bon Marché.
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All journey times are approximate and subject to variation.
THE BROKEN ARMT: 01 44 61 53 60 | 12 Rue Perrée, 75003 Paris
Home to a curated collection of fashion, accessories, and books, as well as a café (serving coffee,
cakes and seasonal light bites), The Broken Arm is a chic concept store that ticks many stylish
boxes. A cursory exploration of the chic surrounds will reveal brands like Céline, Calvin Klein and
Balenciaga, but there’s much more to discover here for those with the inclination.
Take a 15-minute walk to Centre Commercial on Rue de Marseille.
LECLAIREURT: 01 45 62 12 32 | 26 Avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris
Located on the famous Champs Elysées, not far from Arc de Triomphe, the original Leclaireur
boutique is a hub of avant-garde design. The pioneering concept store brings together some of the
most exciting established and rising names in fashion to exhibit a bold and daring collection of
clothing, accessories and footwear for men.
To get back to the hotel, hail a taxi for the 10-minute journey or take a 20-minute walk through the
Jardin de la Nouvelle France and the Jardin des Tuileries.
CENTRE COMMERCIAL T: 01 42 02 26 08 | 2 Rue de Marseille, 75010 Paris
Centre Commercial is one of the city’s more eclectic stores, though by no means does it lack
elegance. Celebrating the philosophy of “slow shopping”, the boutique stocks a careful curation of
high quality, sustainably produced clothing and accessories from a host of French designers. Head
here for understated everyday-wear for men and women, as well as a small selection of travel and
design books.
For the final stop of the day, take a 25-minute taxi ride to get to Leclaireur on the Champs-Elysées.