Paris: Shopping

“Les Puces” Daily flea markets on the outskirts of Paris are worth the trek for antique treasure hunters; Saint-Ouen’s flea market, or marché aux puces, in the 18th, is the best reputed. 18th Arrondissement; Porte de Clignancourt; 011-33-1- 40-12-32-58; www.les-puces.com
budget | outdoors | market

Champs-Elysées Shoppers stroll the famously picturesque avenue to check out the mammoth Virgin Megastore, as well as the mix of upscale boutiques like Louis Vuitton and Cartier, along with pocket-friendly chains like Zara and Sephora. 8th Arrondissement; www.champselysees.org
expensive | clothing | accessories

Grand magasins Shoppers head to Boulevard Haussman for mega-department stores Galeries Lafayette (#40)and Printemps (#64), which sell everything from home fashions to clothing – the former hosts fashion shows (check website for schedules). Galeries Lafayette: 011-33-1-42-85-12-00; www.galerieslafayette.com; Printemps: 011-33-1-42-82-50-00; www.printemps.com 9th arrondissement;
expensive | clothing | décor

Le Marais A fantastic pedestrian-friendly shopping district, le Marais is a medieval maze of streets harboring trend-setting boutiques on the ground floor of 17th-century mansions, plus fine shops and galleries along the perimeter of the Place des Vosges. 4th Arrondissement; www.parismarais.com
smart splurge | trendy | expensive | boutiques

Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré This hoity 8th arrondissement rue is a magnet for shoppers on the prowl for international haute-couture from the designer houses of the ilk of Dior and Hermès. 8th Arrondissement;
luxury | expensive | clothing