Paris: Funky designer shops on the rue d’Orsel in Montmartre
By Theadora Brack— As a fashion fanatic, I’m always on the prowl for shopping nooks in Paris. For the love of precious time, I hate making the trek for just one boutique. I’m no diva, but I do like to...
View ArticleParis: The city’s most enchanting bookstores
By Theadora Brack in Paris— Bookworms, ignite! This week, we’re headed to my new favorite bookshop in Paris. Located in historic Montmartre, the cozy, century-old Librairie Robert Jonard softly glows...
View ArticleParis: Shopping for vintage kitchenware at the Porte de Vanves flea market
By Theadora Brack in Paris— Cuckoo for classic French dishes, pots and pans? Join the club! I, too, possess a mad penchant for collecting kitchenware from yesterday. Fret not, I’m okay! You’re okay! So...
View ArticleParis: Our 10 favorite shopping districts
By Theadora Brack in Paris— Tripping to Paris? Do you plan to shop? Well then, look and listen! Throughout Paris, there are shopping zones where you can buy anything, as well as scattered districts...
View ArticleParis: Know your secondhand shopping vocabulary
It’s time for a French lesson in shopping. While tourists in Paris love heading to the city’s flea markets for treasures and inexpensive gifts, they might not be aware of how many different types of...
View Article3 Paris Pharmacies That Sell French Beauty Products for Less
Models, beauty editors, bloggers, make-up artists and celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow are always obsessing about the French pharmacy and its legendary selection of cult beauty products. These secret...
View ArticleTo Save on Shopping in Paris, Don’t Ignore This Tourist Perk
One of the benefits of being a tourist is the 12% tax refund that is available to non EU-residents who plan on shopping while on vacation in Paris (and throughout most of Europe). There is a minimum...
View ArticleWhere to Get a Cheap Chic Manicure in Paris
The first thing many American women notice when they land in Paris is the dearth of affordable nail salons on every corner like you might find in NYC or Los Angeles. French magazines and bloggers have...
View ArticleCheap Vintage Shopping in Paris
For some people, vintage shopping in Paris means buying a second-hand Chanel bag or Hermès scarf from a high-end resale boutique. But Paris has always had its friperies, inexpensive secondhand clothing...
View ArticleParis: 7 popular items that cost more than you think (and simple ways to save...
Heading to Paris and love to shop? Many tourists arrive in Paris eager to snag fabulous deals on high-end fashions, accessories and perfume. They think, quite understandably, “hey, it must be cheaper...
View ArticleParis Shopping Tips: How to save big on your shopping spree
Got passion for fashion? Cuckoo for a steal? Join the club! Nothing gives me more pleasure than finding quality garb at a discount price. For years, I’ve celebrated bargain shopping in the City of...
View ArticleParis: Tips for shopping at the best outdoor food markets for Cheapos
Grab your canvas bags. It’s market day in Paris! While the supermarkets in Paris provide all the food necessary to survive, the outdoor markets offer more variety of fruits and vegetables, often at...
View ArticleParis: A Guide to shopping at the top flea markets
It’s the only time that anyone in Paris will be excited to hear the word puces — or fleas. The city’s iconic flea markets, often just called les puces, allow tourists to spend hours browsing everything...
View ArticleA guide to supermarkets in Paris
When it comes to the age-old struggle between eating in and eating out, Paris is no exception. Restaurants are top-notch, with prices to match. Cooking your own meals (if you’re lucky enough to have...
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