Target of Paris! They have it all clothes, milk, jewelry, wine, toilet trees, and personal items!read more

Monoprix is like the French Target, and this one, right off Champs-Elysées, is truly more of a…read moreTar-zhay. One of my friends wanted to go in to buy a plain black cardigan, which she was correct in thinking she would find, and we ended up spending like an hour shopping and browsing. The store was huge and well stocked, with tons of clothing and accessories, as well as an enormous pharmacy and cosmetics area. I thought about picking up some Caudalie and La Roche-Posay products, which were very cheap, but decided against it to avoid checking my bag going home. Joke was one me when I had to check it anyway, and barely made my flight because I hadn't accounted for that extra chunk of time. Buying a bunch of French skincare would've saved me a little bit of stress. I did get a French nasal spray on the recommendation of my friend who lives in Paris. I bought it for my perpetually congested husband, who was home watching the kids. It was the only souvenir I brought him from my trip (though I did get a Diptyque candle for the house), and I actually used it first when I caught a cold last month. I can at least attest that it worked quite well. The Monoprix was bustling, but check-out was easy and quick. I left with my nasal spray, and my friend did get her black cardigan. If you're looking to score some well priced French products, this place is definitely worth checking out. And if you're on the fence about that Caudalie Beauty Elixir, just go ahead and treat yourself.

Tourists: Buy Clothes Here…read more People have frequently asked me: where should I buy clothes when I go to Paris? My answer is, at least go to Tati. In the world's probably most fashionable city, my old hometown and love of my life, Paris, Tati is like the Walmart of clothing stores. But this is not a bad thing. In any case, it deserves an English-language review for all the tourists out there. In many ways, Tati one of the world's greatest clothing stores. It is *so* unbelievably inexpensive given the quality, that what it pulls off is nothing short of miraculous. For example, I got a pair of pants for 5 euro that fit perfectly (rare for me, as I'm a little dude), looked awesome (grey checkered pattern), were comfy (wool with artificial silk lining), and lasted for two years. Jackets, shirts, shoes, my wardrobe is littered with Tati clothing. Some of it holds up better than others, but it's kind of like Ikea: you buy it knowing that it might last forever, or it might fall apart in 6 months. But it's cheap enough that if it falls apart, you can replace it. Tati's fashion picks up on Parisian styles. It doesn't always pull them off well or accurately, but there is inevitably some work of genius that costs less than a crepe. My one issue, and it's a big one, is that I have no idea where these clothes are coming from. I shudder to think at the possibilities. Developing world sweat factories? Underpaid local laborers in hidden garment shops in the Sentier? Trucks come by Tati every morning -- I have no idea where these trucks come from -- and drop piles of clothing onto the street in front of the store. Local ladies then run and grab what they can. The atmosphere outside the Barbes Tati, like the whole neighborhood, is like a crazy bazaar. People hawking all kinds of goods, makeshift booths, men trying to get you to buy cigarettes, repeating "maroboro maroboro" over and over again. Tati is sketch. It so sketch that it's fun to shop there, knowing that it's sketch, but you also feel guilty about it at the same time. There's a certain slumming chic to Tati that the French middle-class kids seem to love. The Tati shopping bag, with its huge colorful pink logo, is ubiquitous in Paris. It's a status symbol, although I don't know of what status. But given that almost no tourists go to Tati, if you're carrying one of these bags, people will think you're a local, and you'll get treated better generally. So if you're going to go anywhere, go to Tati first and keep the bag during your whole trip.

I didn't realize there was only one review for Tati written in English. Thought I'd give my two…read morecents and add to what Erik said. Yes, Tati is cheap. I feel like every country I've been to has a kind of equivalent--a brand that has current trends for affordable prices. Unfortunately, it also feels and looks cheap. I rather spend a bit more and get something nicer or go to a second hand shop. They do have a pretty big store with a massive selection--not just clothes but also random beauty products, home goods, and kids stuff. Overall, I'd say it's worth popping into. You might be able to get some basics or frilly under garments.

Delicious Pad Thai. Very pleasant staff. My daughter ate chicken fried rice and loved it. Highly…read morerecommended

Starbucks inside. Watch out for all the Asian tourists who seem mannerless. The tourist tax office…read moreis a nightmare with the bus loads of asian tourists buying suitcase loads of stuff. Takes forever. I couldn't even get my tax refund done because they were jumping cue. The department store and staff were nice though.

Stumbled on to this store when just exploring Paris. On the first floor, you have food and some…read morevegan items are clearly marked. Seasonal items like Easter decorations available. Downstairs, you have electrical items, kitchen, bathroom, stationery & home decor. Everything is very reasonably priced. CC accepted.

I came here a few times to pick up some essentials when moving into my new apartment last January…read more The store is pretty big, with a good selection of items for home, kitchen, bath and even snacks for gifting and/or entertaining. The quality of the items is pretty good. I especially liked the beautiful blue ceramic plates and plant holders made in Portugal that I bought here. They also have very affordable and cute mugs / coffee cups / teacups, cheap but able to withstand the microwave and dishwasher. One of the times I came by they had a 50% off deal on silver moka pots. I felt the items I purchased here, while low-priced, were of noticeably better quality than some extremely affordable crockery I got from IKEA. The store is located near the Richelieu-Druout metro stop (lines 8 & 9).

This supermarket ud absolutely packed with affordable French products and feels like a great place…read moreto browse local items. They carry a selection of French cheese flavored crackers & basil as well. They carry several local French sweets companies; most items are very affordable, many under €3. They carry Kusmi tea and Frech mustard and high quality flavored salt. There's also a nice range of small French souvenirs like mugs, eyeglass cases, notebooks, and beautifully tin packaged chocolates near the register that would make great gifts. I was also happy to see a good vegan selection, including yogurts, cheeses, tofu, soy beef and other imitation meats. They have a quite large selection of wines ans beer as well. If you're looking for inexpensive French snacks, souvenirs, or local products all in one place, this is definitely worth stopping by. Make sure you keep youd receipt to exit the store.

My wife and I try to visit Paris at least once a year and we always find a reason to shop at…read moreMonoprix. So much so that I signed up for a M Card (loyalty card). We've purchased food stuffs, wine and cheese, adorable and reasonably priced clothing for our grandchildren, and a suitcase to bring purchases home. The selection is vast, the prices great, and the service top rate. One stop shop for everything from soup to nuts and everything in between!

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Paris was unseasonably cold for late September. We had just come from the beautiful Croatian…read moreclimate and weren't prepared for the arctic Parisian weather that was in the high 50s and raining. My girlfriend and I walked into this Champs-Elysees Zara to come up on some jackets out of necessity. This was the biggest Zara I have ever been in, it was so overwhelming. They had a crazy selection and I tried on damn near everything. My main purchase was a jacket that I can only describe as something a chic Tim Riggins would wear. A French Tim Riggins if you will. I also bought a tweed Zara Origins suit jacket that I will likely never wear, 2 button downs, and a black zip up sweater that fit perfectly under my French Tim Riggins jacket. I'm knocking off stars because I LOATHED this check out system. It essentially follows you with cameras and rings them up right when you walk in. It missed an item and I couldn't add it manually. I was so frustrated that I went to the normal check out line to have a human being help me, but they directed me back to the robot check out line. Brutal. I wore the hell out of the jacket and sweater tho. They were playing HUGE minutes on the Paris trip, couldn't have completed it without them. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Store is super great and the clothes are incredible. I had issues finding my shoe size and Ava was…read moresuper sweet and helped the best she could. Unfortunately they didn't have my size but Ava was so sweet and helpful! She was great and made my experience at this Zara so much better!

A great department store to get modern fashions for much less than the typical department store…read moreprice. Men and women have separate floors and so it's nice to have a great variety of clothing - everything from socks, scarves and hats, to jeans, sweaters and suits are available at this spot. Since a lot of people are here (because of the good deals), be prepared for long lines at times.

If hitting les grand magasins (the big department stores) leaves you exhilarated but depressed…read more(love that jacket? it will set you back 880 euros), C&A is for you. You won't find any brands except their own proprietary labels, but the prices will be a lot kinder on your wallet. Very chic styles, very current, well-made clothes for men, women and children. Infant and layette and toddler clothes are particularly adorable. This location has the best selection. If you're doing detaxé (currently purchases over 175 euros are eligible), pay at any of the cashiers and they can direct you to the desk where you'll get your paperwork.

Spent a day shopping around and on this day we stopped by H&M to check it out. The store was clean…read moreand it had plenty of people around and I did get help finding something. They have plenty of space and four floors of space, so plenty of things to choose from. The prices are fair and since I did not bring enough clothes I did buy some things here. They do have fitting rooms and the checkout was fairly quick since the store was very busy. It is on a good location since if you feel like shopping, this avenue has plenty of stores to choose from. The lady at the register spoke French, Spanish and English. Yes, I liked.

I was happy with my experience here. I know H&M as a global brand, obviously, so I knew what to…read moreexpect when I went in there: lots of tourists not a lot of help good selection I got what I came there for, which were a couple pairs of pants. I also picked up a nice scarf for 7 euros. If you're not prepared to "do it yourself" then don't come here and complain.

A beautiful Galerie/Boutique/Store. Me and my friend had an amazing experience! Cynthia assisted us…read moreand gave us the grand tour. She offered beverages while we waited for her to grab items we wanted to see. I felt very special and treated very well. DIOR has an amazing selection of bags, scarves, clothing, and more. You know of great quality by touch and feel of material. So the value / cost is expected to be high (great value). Even if you just come to visit the Galerie, sit at their cafe, and enjoy the scenery you will enjoy yourself.

Many , many thanks to our lovely associate ! We had already made a purchase at Dior at La Galleries…read moreLafayette but after the unsupportive and unfriendly service from a competitor down the street and the amazing way Dior had already treated us , we decided to stop into this one . So glad we did !! I walked in wanting to buy sunglasses , found a pair I loved , but we liked her so much we purchased another piece of jewelry. We never ever felt pressured and she took the time to answer all of my questions and give truly genuine customer service. Employees like this are true gems