This is a weird shopping mall with a weird combination of shops that has blatantly placed itself…read morenext to the eurotunnel entrance to capitalise on Brits going throughg the tunnel, but has failed miserably to offer the sort of thing we would love to see here. We don't want weird chocolate shops and random perfume places. What would make this place totally awesome would be a farmer's market with fresh local produce, like the one in Le Touqet. Get one of these in here and I'd be tempted to drive down from London to do my grocery shopping every month!

The only thing worth going here for (IMHO) is Carrefour. I've checked it out several times and it's…read morepretty much what you'd find in any shopping centre - H&M - Zara - Etam - Toys R Us even a Tescos wine store. There are a few French boutiques, gift shops and shoe shops, but generally they are average to over priced, especially the electrical store Darty. I can only suppose that they pay a premium in rent that they have to pass on. If you're gasping for a pint there is an English pub in the food court, which is a bizarre faux French street cafe affair (see photo). If you do go, make sure you make a careful note of where you've parked and which entrance you use (it's easy to get turned around).

This is one of the few shops at Cité Europe that stands out as being different. As soon as you…read morewander in, the atmosphere is lovely - bird sond cds, gurgling indoor fountains, little lights on the ceiling to look like stars. They sell all things outward bound/nature/garden/birdwatching/hiking etc plus they have a lovely section at the back full of old fashioned childrens toys (think wooden toys, kaleidoscopes, etc). It's pricey but lovely for a look around.

Cute little shop selling handmade jewellery, pillows, bags and toys at very affordable prices. Many…read morecrafts are made by the owner herself. Perfect place to buy unusual presents.

We stumbled across this beautiful, intriguing little shop today while walking through the cobbled…read morestreets in Rye. On entering the shop we were kindly greeted by a kind lady who happily made conversation. We found our favourite Ester & Erik candles and a gorgeous candelabra. This is definitely our new favourite shop in Rye! Amazing products and fantastic staff who really want to know about you and help!

One visit I will not forget. Lovely little shop packed with some wonderful gifts.read more