There are many great ways to go shopping in France. These ways can include things like going to the Duty Free Shop which allows you to make purchases without having to deal with the 12% duty tax. Unfortunately, to avail this duty free purchase you must spend more than 175 Euro as well as have a valid passport and travel itinerary.
When it comes to shopping for food, you can find all sorts of places to choose from that can range from a bakery to a full-scale grocery store depending on the size of the city. Unfortunately in France, these stores while usually opened early in the morning, tend to be closed by 8 o’clock PM and will usually be closed during the Sunday afternoons as well as on public holidays and at least one day every week.
There is also a plethora of major retail markets, malls and even supermarkets spread out all over the country. All retail markets have varying hours of operation and are usually located outside the city limits in areas where the land is a lot cheaper and the roads are far less congested.
When it comes to shopping for clothing, clothing boutiques can easily be found in the center of the towns; virtually all towns have these types of shops regardless of size. When you encounter an establishment that is large, this aspect implies a larger array of clothing selections that you have in the choices of shops which you can choose from to purchase clothing in.
Furthermore, all of the small villages and towns in France usually also have their own public market which is opened on a weekly basis and is similar to that of a flea market. These contain booths offering all types of items from clothing to home decor.
by Nichole Williams, AboutFrenchProperty.com - Copyright © About French Property
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