For a real worthwhile shopping experience, the city of Paris houses a number of departmental store. Situated on the Boulevard Haussmann, famous merchandising firms like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps are located. La Samaritaine is another such shopping destination. For commodities needed for practical uses, Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville – BHV is a must visit. Food enthusiasts and shoppers prefer the Le Bon Marche.
Smart Shopping in Paris would not be completed if one does not visit the flea market around the city of Paris's old gates. These areas can really prove to be profitable for bargainers. The main areas to shop here are
- Saint Ouen Flea Market
- Porte de Vanves
- Porte de Montreuil
For book lovers one should definitely visit FNAC in Forum des Halles, Brentano's and Shakespeare & Co. One has to have patience and bargaining power to strike the right deal.
The supermarkets in the city are constantly upgrading themselves to the needs of Parisians. The brands found here are Monoprix, Ed, Leader Price, and Franprix. Provision of building online shopping list is maintained in Shopi, and even home delivery is provided by G20. These facilities really helps in facilitating the process of Smart Shopping in Paris.
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