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SHOPPING
Elegant and enduring, Paris has long been
considered Europe's most fashionable
city, and when it comes to shopping, Paris
spoils you for choice. From established
designer fashion houses to independent
boutiques, there is plenty to choose from.
The Galeries Lafayette Hausmann, Paris's
iconic department store with its dramatic
stained‑glass domed ceiling, is a must‑
visit. If browsing books is your passion,
head to Shakespeare & Company, a literary
haven founded in 1919. Antiques and
other treasures can be found at Le Village
Saint‑Paul, a network of courtyards and
passages brimming with antique shops and
art galleries, as well as a host of cafés and
restaurants, in Le Marais district.
GASTRONOMY
Discover Le Bon Marché, Paris's oldest
department store, and its celebrated
Grande Épicerie food hall—a paradise for
gourmets. Treat yourself to pastel‑hued
macarons from Ladurée, a sweet symbol of
Parisian elegance. For dining, Paris offers
everything from simple pleasures to Michelin‑
starred sophistication. Start your day with
a warm baguette or a flaky croissant from
a neighbourhood boulangerie or enjoy a
freshly made crêpe from a street‑side stand.
For elevated experiences, consider the refined
elegance of Le Cinq, the riverside grandeur
of Guy Savoy or the vegetarian‑led cuisine
at Arpège. Épicure enchants with Louis XVI
décor and timeless sophistication. You can also
experience the romance of the city from the
water on your Viking Longship, where the lights
of Paris shimmer across the river as you dine.
MUSÉE D'ORSAY
MACARONS
GALERIES LAFAYETTE
