Holiday Shopping Trips in France

Shopping in France is deservedly popular, with only a quick trip across the channel to bag those duty free bargains. For a more “ooh la la” shopping experience, why not head off to Paris or Nice for the weekend?

When it comes to food and wine shopping, France is unrivalled. All the regional delicacies mean you're spoilt for choice wherever you go. The Dordogne and the Lot are famous for foie Gras, canard and walnuts and Normandy for Calvados, cream and apples - and then there are the great wine regions of Burgundy and Champagne.

Shopping Breaks in Calais

Calais is a wonderful destination for a duty free bargain. If you haven’t picked up a treat on the plane or boat over to France then you are sure to find something in one of the hypermarkets.

Calais offers a good choice of shopping destinations

Hypermarkets: Auchan, Carrefour Cite Europe, Carrefour Mi-voix, Intermarche and Leclerc

Supermarkets: Aldi, Lidl, Match, Prisunic and ATAC.

There is a lot more to Calais and the surrounding area than most might assume. It has many beautiful places and is noted for its clean beaches, delightful countryside, scenic river valleys and pretty villages. A perfect destination for any French shopping holiday.

Shopping Holidays in Paris

Paris is one of the leading cities in the world for luxuries and fashion. Perfumes, cosmetics and world-brand fashion-designs can be found and attract the interest of connoisseur visitors.

If you are looking for rare furniture or small items, the flea-markets or auction sales may grab your attention. Rare items, art paintings or jewellery can be found at la Salle Drouot or at the flea markets depending on where you choose to go.

The list of other attractions in Paris is endless. The city is renowned for the beauty of its architecture, its urban perspectives as well as the wealth of its museums.

Paris will always prove a memorable choice for a French shopping trip that will never fail to impress.