It is often said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but we beg to differ. We say shoes are a girl’s best friend darling sweetie. Paris, the most chic of European capitals, is considered by all self-respecting shoe worshippers as the absolute mecca, and a visit here a dream to fulfil at least once in a lifetime, if not once a year. Indeed, a shoe shopping spree in Paris is considered by some to be a religious experience like no other. The French capital is renowned for being the cradle of style, elegance and effortless beauty. Paris is not only home to some of the most famous shoe-brands in the world, but it also attracts the most talented up-and-coming artists and designers, meaning you will find that ‘one of a kind’ pair of heels no matter how much (or little) you spend. When planning your trip to Paris, we suggest you concentrate on THE shopping district of St. German-des-Prés. Stylish, gorgeous and very Parisienne, St. Germain is not only one of the most elegant parts of Paris, but it is also a bubbly and vibrant university quarter. Long established boutiques sit alongside trendy new bars; perfectly coiffed middle-aged madams rub ...

No Paris holiday is ever complete without a hard-core shopping spree! Be it for food, perfumes, knick-knacks, designer clothes or art, there’s no better city in the world to spend your heard-earned holiday dollars. Should you be looking for holiday rental apartment in Paris, then keep in mind that the area around the Paris opera house, the Palais Garnier, is your best bet if you want to really absorb the true essence of Parisian life. Dine, shop and feel your way through Paris, just by stepping out of your front door! To help you on your merry Paris shopping way, we’ve compiled a walking tour which will guide you to the most popular shopping havens in the area. Start your day out front of the Opera Metro station and discover the unadulterated bliss that retail therapy can bestow on even the most discerning tourists. Fragonard Perfume Museum Located merely meters from the colossal Palais Garnier, this unusual museum is a true treat for your senses. The lovely collections shown in the Fragonard Perfume museum showcase almost three thousand years of perfume history! Testers and gift-boxes are also available to purchase, making this one of the most enjoyable educational outings in Paris! Printemps de la ...

Le Marais, or “The Marsh”, is now one of the most unique, charming and diverse neighborhoods in Paris. This district, with its mixture of modern and old world, eccentric and classic beauty, is filled with tiny streets and secret courtyards meshing tradition with new-found creativity. The eclectic district is like a fantastic melting pot with many different immigrant communities alongside local Parisians – and visitors are drawn to the neighborhood’s small boutiques, art galleries, chic shops, second-hand vintage stores, restaurants, cafés, public squares and wonderful Marais apartments! It remains a central part of the Jewish community in Paris. Additionally, it is very accessible to areas of interest and it is close to the Louvre, the Seine, the Sorbonne, and Notre Dame. Le Loir Dans la Théière is a charming and cosy café-bistro filled with French culture expressed on its walls with posters, paintings and drawings. Stepping inside one instantly feels the spectacular ambience that radiates from the interior. Next comes the authentic food. This unique spot has a variety of tasty and natural French quiches, cheeses, soups and salads. The brunch is outstanding and they even have a fabulous side dessert bar with an assortment of mouth-watering homemade sweets, such as ...

Right in the heart of Paris is a partially underground multiple storey shopping center called Châtelet-Les Halles. While some French people are not particularly keen on this 1970's construction, the area is very popular as some excellent shopping can be had and even on Sunday, many of the shops are open when the rest of Paris is closed. Châtelet-Les Halles area is also a good place to dine or party as there are some fine restaurants and nightclubs. Unless shopping malls really attract you, it is best to avoid the Forum des Halles and to focus on the small boutiques in the local neighbourhood. For example there is some pretty stylish clothing and accessories to be found in Agnès b. on the Rue du Jour, in Et Vous Outlet at 17 Rue de Turbigo, and also in Scooter which is in Rue de Turbigo, 10. If you venture down Rue Etienne-Marcel there are many great shops that will definitely catch your eye, such as Diesel, Barbara Bui, and Kabuki. If you like to try on vintage clothing then take a stroll down the Rue de la Grande-Traunderie and be amazed by the collection of great clothes within Iglaïne. Once you’ve had ...

Le Marais is an area of Paris on the Right Bank of the River Seine and it is renowned for its numerous little streets and tiny courtyards. Le Marais is French for ‘swamp’ but, fortunately, the only risk from entering Le Marais is from getting swamped by designer bags.There are many popular and chic designer shops in the Le Marais area such as Shine in Rue de Poitou which is owned by Vinci D'Elia who is avant garde when seeking out new design talent from Paris, London and New York. Each season’s collections are hung from simple rails suspended from the ceiling in a shop that is cool, sophisticated and very chic. Yukiko’97 is on Rue Vieille du Temple and has been in Paris for more than a decade. Yukiko chose Le Marais to establish her boutique because it is one of the principal areas of Paris that people come to when searching for designer goods that are extra special. Yukiko’s shop is tiny, unique and incredibly alluring and to not shop with zeal is almost a sin. On the other hand, Parisian trendies simply love Free 'P' Star, which is a tiny, almost claustrophobic designer boutique that has a wide ...

All you ever wanted to know about the Champs Elysées! The Champs-Elysées, is for the French "La plus belle avenue du monde". It starts from the Place de la Concorde and runs up to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. In French they call it “Les Champs” and it’s the most fashionable and luxurious area in Paris.This is where some of the most significant events of the year are held: New Year’s Eve gathering, 14th July military parade and the arrival of the Tour de France cycling race. The Champs-Elysées is at the center of Parisian life and the walk from the "Champs-Elysées Clemenceau" to the "Etoile Charles de Gaulle" metro stations is a perfect introduction to the city. Here you can find people from all over the world in shops, theaters and in restaurants. The Champs-Elysées are 2 Km long and 80 meters wide. At the top of Champs-Elysées is The Arc de Triomphe, which was completed in 1836. This arc is a memorial of the soldiers killed in World War I and there is one permanently burning flame in the memory of those killed in the war. The season of Christmas starting from December and up to January with ...