The Essential Parisian Shopping and Sales Guide
Paris is the fashion capital of the world, and shopping in and around Paris is simply an amazing experience. No only will you find some of the most fabulous designer and couture clothing stores, but there are hundreds of gorgeous boutiques and department stores, the will keep you busy for days on end. Read on to find out more about the famous Paris sales, and where you can find the best bargains in this beautiful city…
When do the Paris sales take place?
Unlike other cities around the world, Paris only has two sales each year. The summer sales have now finished, but the annual January sale will be taking place from around the 7 th January 2010. Paris sales always last six weeks, and the prices become more and more reduced throughout this 6-week period. Towards the end of the sales you can expect to find many items reduced to as much as 80% off. If you’re visiting from outside of the EU, you could also get a 12% tax refund on all of your purchases.
