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Best places to shop in Paris

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Paris — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen

Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen
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The largest antiques market in the world — fifteen separate markets, 1,700 dealers, everything from 18th-century furniture to mid-century design.

Watch outThe approach streets outside the market are a different world from the market itself: counterfeit clothing, three-card games and pickpockets. Walk straight through to the covered markets.

2. Le Marais

Le Marais
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The historic quarter's boutiques — independent French designers, concept stores, vintage on Rue de la Verrerie and the Sunday opening that the rest of Paris lacks.

3. Galeries Lafayette and Printemps

Galeries Lafayette and Printemps
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The grand department stores on Boulevard Haussmann — the Belle Époque dome at Lafayette and the rooftop terraces at both.

4. Rue Montorgueil and Rue Cler market streets

Rue Montorgueil and Rue Cler market streets
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The traditional Parisian market streets — fishmongers, fromagers, boulangeries and greengrocers, still functioning as neighbourhood food shopping.

5. Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Rue du Bac

Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Rue du Bac
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The Left Bank's bookshops, galleries, antiquaires and Le Bon Marché — the oldest department store in the world with its remarkable food hall.

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