The best shopping destinations

Published on : 09 September 20204 min reading time

Where to go shopping? A few hours or a short weekend available between the frantic rush of everyday life? Come and treat yourself to the good addresses here, skirts, jackets, shirts, suits, jeans, shoes, etc. You’re bound to find what you’re looking for!

In Europe :Good addresses in Europe:

For all self-respecting shopping enthusiasts, we put online the major cities renowned for their trendy looks!

Stroll along the Champs Elysées in Paris, the capital of luxury. You will find trendy, chic and quality clothes. Take advantage of the sales! In winter, they start at the beginning of January and end mid-February. Summer sales start at the end of June and finish at the end of July.

For more atypical styles, London is the place to be to compose your own unique style. Take advantage of discounts during the winter sales, starting on December 26th, and the summer sales which start at the end of June. In London, discount periods end according to the choice of each shop.

In Milan, plunge into the heart of the Italian fashion capital with a wide range of top brands. Be careful, sales start at the beginning of January for 60 days! For those who want to go shopping in the summer, the sales are spread over the months of July and August.

In Barcelona, it’s the right plan! A large choice of trendy clothes at unbeatable prices. Even better prices? The winter sales start at the beginning of January and end at the beginning of March. For those who also want to take advantage of the sun and low prices, see you in mid-July for the summer sales!

Rome offers its visitors shopping sessions in its shopping streets, animated by the market and family businesses. Chic boutiques also exist. The winter sales take place from early January to mid-February. Summer sales start at the beginning of July and finish at the end of August.

Stroll through the historic streets of Lisbon and you will discover many handmade products. The city is full of large shopping malls where you can find rare pearls during the sales. Sales start in January and end in February for the winter period. In the summer, discounts rage from July to September!

Madrid with its 50,000 shops could keep us busy for days on end. The city also has a very famous flea market called El Rastro. It takes place every Sunday. Madrid’s shops are on sale from 1 January to 31 March each year and from 21 June to 21 September of the same year. Vienna is known for its traditional handicrafts. It is very present in the centre of the city. The chic Mariahilferstrasse district offers high-end products. Sales take place in January and February during the winter period and in July and August during the summer period.

Athens is the place to be for antiques. The flea market in Monastiraki makes the city an ideal place to unearth rare pieces. In Greece, there are not 2 but 4 sales seasons! In winter, they take place from the 2nd Monday in January until the end of February. In spring, they are from 1st to 10th May. In summer, they start from the 2nd Monday in July and end in August. In the autumn, the shops offer discounts from 1 to 10 November.

Around the world :

Would you like to discover new styles, different from European fashion? We propose you some cities where the passion for shopping is also present!

New York is very famous for its shopping districts such as 5th Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Times Square! In this city you will be able to find all styles because the city is influenced by cultures from all over the world.

Dubai is the shopping capital of the Middle East. The city has more than 50 shopping centres and attracts many shoppers with its high-end and luxury shops. Every year, Dubai hosts the annual shopping festival, which usually takes place in January.

In Marrakech, you will need to reawaken your negotiating skills. The souks are a surprising mine of magnificent craft products. That of Djeema El Fna is particularly appreciated by foreign visitors. You will find everything! Haggling is also a principle of shopping in Hong Kong. The Sim Sha Tsui district offers countless shops overflowing with the most unusual items! For those who are looking for chic and elegant clothes, the Central side is more interesting.

Bargains: In Asia, you will have direct access to the producers who supply Europe. Sri Lanka, Thailand, China and India are nests of bargains! Seize them! But beware of counterfeits when shopping.

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