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Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette is an upscale French department store chain with more than 50 locations in France as well as in Dubai, Beijing, Shanghai and Doha. Its flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann is a Paris institution, and its art nouveau glass dome alone is a showstopper. Alongside the big names in fashion and cosmetics, you’ll find Europe’s largest men’s department, a contemporary art gallery, plenty of cafés, and a rooftop terrace with one of the best free views in the city.
Le Bon Marché
Le Bon Marché has been around since 1838 and claims the title of the world’s first department store. Designer apparel for men and women, cosmetics, accessories, jewellery, and housewares comprise the major departments. The real treat is La Grande Épicerie, the store’s legendary food hall — worth a stop even if you’re not planning to shop.
Rue Mouffetard Market
One of Paris’s liveliest market streets, Rue Mouffetard is a must-visit for food lovers. Open Tuesday to Sunday, you’ll find fresh produce, cheese, meat, seafood, chocolate, baked goods, and more. The southern end is packed with stalls, while the rest of the street is lined with shops and cafés. It’s a real foodie’s paradise.
The Bouquinistes Along the Seine
One of the most charming ways to spend time in Paris is wandering along the Seine, where the Bouquinistes set up their iconic green stalls. These book sellers offer everything from secondhand books and vintage posters to antiques and quirky souvenirs. The rows of stalls hugging the riverbank create a nostalgic vibe that’s hard to find anywhere else — perfect for book lovers and anyone who enjoys hunting for unique finds right in the heart of the city.
Saint-Ouen Flea Market
Just outside Paris, the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen is the city’s most famous flea market. One of the largest in the world, it sprawls across a maze of stalls and covered markets where you’ll find everything from antique furniture and vintage fashion to art, curiosities, and quirky collectables — a heady mix of history, style, and serendipitous finds you won’t get anywhere else in the city.
Shakespeare and Company
Shakespeare and Company can feel a bit cramped these days, thanks to the steady stream of tourists squeezing into the tiny shop, but it’s still absolutely worth a visit. Above the reading room entrance, the words ‘Be Not Inhospitable to Strangers Lest They Be Angels in Disguise’ capture the spirit here, alongside its founding motto: ‘Give what you can; take what you need.’ Since opening in 1951, this legendary bookshop has hosted young writers and artists in exchange for help around the shop, with an estimated 30,000 people spending nights on beds tucked between the bookshelves. You don’t have to stay overnight to soak in the atmosphere; the welcoming public reading room is a quiet oasis amid the city’s buzz. In 2016, the shop published its own history, with contributions from the likes of Allen Ginsberg, Jim Morrison, and Ethan Hawke.
