If you like shopping a lot, the shopping streets in Paris are amazing.
There are a lot of reasons to visit the city, such as the great landmarks, cafes, food, and much more. But for those who love shopping a lot, the incredible shopping scene of the city is definitely a reason to visit Paris. Boutiques, luxury shops, well-known retailers, you can find it all in the shopping streets in the city.
This list of Paris shopping streets consists of the streets a shopaholic shouldn’t miss out on. I also included a map with the streets so you know where to find them.
Best Shopping Streets in Paris
Rue de Rivoli
Some shops you find here: Well-known retailers, such as Zara, UNIQLO, and Urban Outfitters, independent stores, the La Samaritaine department store
Rue de Rivoli is a street that is located in both the 1st and 4th arrondissements. It is named for the Battle of Rivoli in 1797 during which Napoleon won.
The street runs parallel to the north wing of the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden, so when visiting one of those places, you can also go to this street to shop.
Rue de Rivoli is home to many fashionable brands and a large variety of other stores.
Which type of stores you’ll find on the street depends on which part of the street you are exploring.
Along the part of the street that runs along the Tuilleries Garden, there are many arcades with bookstores, cafes, jewelry stores, perfume stores, and pastry shops. Some notable places on this part of the street are Angelina and Librairie Galignani.
You can also find some of the best cafes near the Louvre along this part of the street, such as Café des Tuileries and Café Kitsuné Tuileries.
From where the street runs along the Louvre Museum, you can also find a lot of souvenir shops on Rue de Rivoli.
You can see find more stores after you cross Rue du Louvre. This part of the street is home to many well-known retailers, such as Urban Outfitters, Zara, UNIQLO, and many others.
You can also find La Samaritaine on Rue de Rivoli. This is a large department store that is owned by LVMH, the parent company of many luxury goods brands, such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Bulgari.
The rest of the street is home to other great stores, cafés, brasseries, and other places One great brasserie is La Favorite, which is a café with beautiful pink floral decorations.
Avenue Montaigne
Some shops you find here: Luxury stores, such as Dior, Chanel, and Prada
Avenue Montaigne is a shopping street in Paris that is located in the 8th arrondissement. It runs from Place de l’Alma to Avenue des Champs-Élysées and is known for its luxury stores.
The street has a total length of more than 600 meters and is more than 350 years old.
When you are going to Place de l’Alma, the Champs-Élysées, Petit Palais, or another nearby place, I recommend walking through the street!
You can find famous luxury brands on the street, such as Chanel, Prada, Dior, and Louis Vuitton. So if you want to shop at a luxury store, this is a great street for that and you can find many luxury stores near each other.
The fashion stores of Avenue Montaigne also have beautiful decorations during the holiday season that are worth checking out.
In addition to that, the street is home to the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées. This is a theater where you can see 3 opera shows each year, as well as other types of shows.
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Some shops you find here: Well-known retailers, such as Nike, Zara, Apple, Sephora, and luxury stores, such as Louis Vuitton
Avenue des Champs-Élysées is probably the most famous street in Paris. It starts at the Arc de Triomphe on Place Charles de Gaulle and runs to Place du Concorde. The Champs-Élysées has a total length of about 2 kilometers and it has a width of 70 meters.
Lots of famous shops are located on both sides of the Champs-Élysées. Some stores that you can find here include Louis Vuitton, Massimo Dutti, Omega, Zara, Longchamp, Nike, Apple, and there are many others.
You can also find the Galerie des Arcades on the Champs-Élysées, which is a small indoor shopping mall where you can also find a Starbucks.
The avenue is also home to many restaurants, cafes, and pastry shops. For example, you can find a large branch of the famous macaron shop Ladurée here.
Besides being a street where you can find a lot of stores, Champs-Élysées is also used for lots of annual events. For example, a large celebration takes place here during New Year’s Eve, and it is the finish of the famous cycling race the Tour de France.
Rue Saint-Honoré
Some shops you find here: Luxury stores, Longchamp, Valentino, Burberry, and Dior, and independent boutiques
Rue Saint-Honoré is a shopping street that can be found in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. The street runs parallel to Rue de Rivoli, from Rue Royale to Rue des Halles. The street is named for the Saint-Honoré church.
Rue Saint-Honoré is one of the oldest streets in the street, but different sections of the street have had different names. The street dates back to the 13th century.
Like Avenue Montaigne, the street is known for its many luxury stores, which include independent upscale boutiques and famous luxury brands.
Some of the famous brands that are located on the street are Longchamp, Christian Louboutin, Valentino, Burberry, and Dior.
In addition to that, the street is home to many restaurants and cafes, especially the part of the street to the east of Rue du Marché Saint-Honoré. Some great places on this street are the French brasserie Le Nemours and Café Saint Honoré.
The street is also home to famous landmarks. For example, the former royal palace Palais-Royal and Salle Richelieu, the main theater of Comédie-Française, are located on the street.
The street can also be great to visit during the holiday season, as during that time many of the stores on the street have beautiful Christmas decorations.
Place Vendôme
Some shops you find here: Luxury stores, such as Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Rolex
Place Vendôme is a must-see if you’re looking for shopping streets in Paris with luxury shops. It’s a beautiful square that is located in the 1st arrondissement. You can find the square to the north of Rue Saint-Honoré and it is connected to that street via Rue de la Paix. The square is also located very close to the Louvre Museum.
The square is very wide and the buildings that are located on the square have a beautiful architectural style.
Place Vendôme dates back to the 17th century when it was a monument to Louis XIV. Later, a column was placed in the center of the square to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz. You can still see this column in the center of the square, with a statue of Napoleon on top of it.
When you are shopping at the luxury shops on Saint-Honoré, you should definitely also shop at the luxury stores on Place Vendôme.
Some of the stores that you can find on the square are Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Cartier, Dior, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
The square is also home to various luxury hotels.
In addition to that, the square is a great place to go during the Christmas season, as there are beautiful Christmas decorations.
Boulevard Haussmann
Some shops you find here:The Printemps department store, the Galeries Lafayette department store, well-known retailers
Boulevard Haussmann is a long boulevard of about 2.5 kilometers that you can find in both the 8th and the 9th arrondissements. The boulevard was created by Napoleon III.
The boulevard is known for its department stores. You can find the two famous department stores Au Printemps and Galeries Lafayette here.
Galeries Lafayette is a department store with several locations throughout the city, but its main location can be found on Boulevard Haussmann.
The department store consists of various buildings. The main building has a beautiful glass dome and a beautifully decorated interior. Inside, you can find lots of luxury brands, as well as other types of brands.
Galeries Lafayette is also known for its Christmas tree and beautiful window displays during the holiday season.
Printemps is a department store where you can also find a lot of luxury brands.
Besides that, both department stores have a rooftop from where you can enjoy an amazing panoramic view of Paris, which includes a view of the Eiffel Tower.
Both department stores are also home to coffee shops and eateries.
Besides these department stores, you can also find other stores on the boulevard, such as H&M and UNIQLO.
Rue de Passy
Some shops you find here: Well-known retailers, such as Brandy Melville and COS
Rue de Passy is a street that is located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It runs from Place du Costa Rica to the La Muette metro station, which is close to Pont de Bir-Hakeim and Trocadéro.
This is a lesser-known shopping street in Paris where you can find some well-known retailers. For example, some of the stores that are located on Rue de Passy are Brandy Melville and COS.
You can also shop at Passy Plaza, which is a small shopping mall with stores like Zara Home and UNIQLO.
Various theaters are also located on the street, such as Majestic Passy, a movie theater, and Théâtre de Passy, a performing arts theater.
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I hope you liked the shopping streets in Paris. Have fun shopping!