Sales in Paris
It happens twice a year early summer and early winter and
shopping lovers can't wait for it... The sales "Les soldes" are great events in France and of
course in Paris. Rebates can be up to 50% but Paris is one of the capital cities
of fashion so be prepared for the frenzy especially in the first days when
Parisians and savvy tourists all try to shop smart at the same time. If you plan
to shop in the greatest fashion brands stores be prepared for long queues and
exhausting days...
Map: Find the best shopping spots
Use our city map to see where are located
the best places to shop in Paris: Departments stores, fashion, food and
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When do winter and summer sales start? Dates.
In France sales are regulated and the timing and exact
duration of stores sales are made official by government a few weeks before they
start... There are two sales period of five weeks during the year: The winter sales start just
after Christmas, early January, and run until mid February when the summer sales start late
June and run until late July.
Dates of sales: Our estimation (Info
needs official confirmation) is that in 2012, winter sales should run from
January 11th to February 14th and summer sales from June 27th to July 31st.
Our sales shopping tips
Paris is a great shopping destination and sales are
absolutely a frenzy in the first days. Here are our shopping tips - The things
savviest shoppers know about...
First of all it is important to dress
comfortably: Shoppers will spend hours in the stores flooded with people and
walk long distances, a good pair of shoes is the best choice - It's really no
time for spike heels. Another good tip to follow is to try to shop early
morning during the week when most parisians work. Yet don't be
surprised if stores are crowded as many parisian women will have taken a day off
just to shop. The point is to avoid the weekend frenzy. Last but not least it is
recommended to spot the boutiques and the stores selling what you're
after one or two days before the sales start. The savvy shopper will then
gain a precious time on the first day and get more chance to grab a great
bargain.
Where to shop in Paris
What to shop in Paris? For Fashion designers and haute
couture stores the best districts are the Champs Elysees (Avenue Montaigne) and
the Faubourg Saint Honoré street close to Louvre museum. Another great district
is Saint Germain des Pres... Read:
Where to shop in
Paris
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