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Shopping in France
ShoppingThe special purchases for your trip in France will include lace, wines, crystal glass, cheeses, and coffee, etc. Arques, the home of Crystal D'Arques, is situated between St Omer and Calais. Lille, the main town of French Flanders, is known for its textiles, particularly fine lace.
Hypermarkets, normally located just outside of town with parking facilities sells everything from food and clothes to electrical equipment and furniture. There are fruit and vegetable markets on Saturday in most of towns.
For bargain hunters, bric-a-brac or brocante is found in a number of flea markets (marché aux puces) on the outskirts of town, most notably at the Porte de Clignancourt, in Paris. There are several antique centres (Louvre des Antiquaires, Village Suisse, etc) where genuine antique furniture and other objects are on sale.
Amongst the larger department stores in Paris are the Printemps and the Galeries Lafayette near the Opéra; the Bazar Hôtel de Ville (BHV) and the Samaritaine on the Right Bank; and the Bon Marché on the Left Bank.
Paris has many varied markets including the flower market on the Ile de la Cité and bird, organic and food markets in every quarter. Another Parisian speciality is book markets. Travellers will find booksellers' stalls along the banks of the Seine around the Saint Michel quarter, crammed with all kinds of books plus comics and postcards.
The good clothes shops are spared in different regions so that don't take Paris as your only shopping destination. For girls, the cosmic shops are selling good value for money and interesting stuff. Some second-hand shops are also good.
Shopping hours: Department stores are open Mon-Sat 0900-1830. Some shops close 1200-1430. Food shops open 0700-1830/1930. Some food shops (particularly bakers) open Sunday mornings, in which case they will probably close Monday. Many shops close all day Monday or Monday afternoon. Hypermarkets are normally open until 2100 or 2200. Other France Travel Guides Communication Getting Around Getting There General Information Accommodation Money Stay Safe and Healthy Food and Drink Key Facts Public Holidays Climate Night Life and Entertainment Shopping
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Getting to France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:52
France is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement. European visa policy will be covered in the article about the EU. No visa is required for citizens of other EU member states, and those of some selected nations with whom the European Union or France have special treaties can enter... More
Shopping in France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:43
Shopping The special purchases for your trip in France will include lace, wines, crystal glass, cheeses, and coffee, etc. Arques, the home of Crystal D'Arques, is situated between St Omer and Calais. Lille, the main town of French Flanders, is known for its textiles, particularly fine lace... More
Nightlife&Entertainment in France
Posted by Miss Kan Kongsom on 12 April 2010 04:33:35
There are many lively night clubs in main cities such as Paris, Lyon or Marseille. The drinks are likely to be more expensive. However, most of the entrances are free of charge. Nightclubs can also be found in rural areas even the remotest corners of France. There is no fixed style and music varies ... More
