Shopping in Paris
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Shopping in Paris
Where to shop in Paris? Where will I experience the ultimate shopping experience in Paris? I love extreme shopping experiences...no preference. Consignment, Used to L. Vuitton. I woudld like to purchase a new Louis Vuitton handbag. Should I purchase in US or Paris?
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Gretchen has it right except for one point. From June 24 to July 23 (also in January) the merchandise in virtually every store in Paris is on "soldes" - boutiques to Galleries Lafayette - 30 to 50 percent off. Paris is the best shopping city I have ever seen. Shoe/handbag stores seem to be on every block. You have to do the math; i.e. 50 percent off minus 20 percent dollar hit plus 13 percent VAT back (if you spend more than 175 euro), still equals 43 percent off!
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FYI, the VAT is 17.5% but none of the department stores such as Bon Marche or Galeries Lafayette or smaller stores such as Mephisto or Longchamps give more than 13% back. I am sure Louis Vuitton has the same policy.
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Price on LV is NOT the same in Paris as in the US. I've been buying it since the early 80s in Paris. First the price will be a bit lower and in the US...where I live... I have to ADD on 8.75% sales tax whereas in Paris I get the detaxe of about 12% subtracted. To be EXACT on the prices...on a recent purchase I saved exactly $229.21 over the U.S. price. Now that is NOT the same price! Happy Travels!
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My favourite shopping street in Paris is rue des Francs-Bourgeois, which is the barrier between the 3rd and 4th arrondissements. Lots of fantastic little boutiques with shoes, clothes, scarves, interesting jewelery, gift ideas, and if you take a one block detour, the best falafel in the world. It makes for a nice shopping afternoon.
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Thank you all for your "shopping" comments. I'll make sure I pack my extra comfortable shoes and shop till I drop. Any good outlets I should get to?
Louis Vuitton Paris...here I come!
Louis Vuitton Paris...here I come!
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