The Best of Paris Fashion

Dec 2
09:51

2010

Adrian Fisher

Adrian Fisher

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Paris is one of the best shopping centres in the worlds...

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When in Paris there’s no excuse to take out your wallet and spend some euros on some of the best fashion that the world has to offer.  Visitors will find some shopping hotspots along the iconic Boulevard Haussmann,The Best of Paris Fashion Articles stretching over one and a half miles along the eight and ninth arrondissements.  You will no doubt enjoy the wide tree-lined boulevards, created after its founder Baron Hausmann at the time of Second Empire with complete backing by Napoleon.  Two department stores that are unique in their own right and perfectly positioned on Boulevard Hausmann are Galaries Lafayette and Au Printemps.Founded in 1893, The flagship department store Galeries Lafayette is set across 10-storeys and can be located at 40, boulevard Haussmann, in the ninth district.  This is a real Parisian instituion for fashion lovers with a wealth of men’s and womens designer collections, jewellery, accessories, home furnishings and cosmetics amongst other sections.  There is a also Lafayette Gourmet – a floor dedicated to all things culinary with a rootop restaurant and outdoor terrace with some incredible skyline views over the French capital.  The Belle Epoque architecture is sure to capture your minds and hearts. Lafayette Home focuses on the latest mens trends while Lafayette Maison just opposite the street features all the lastest home furnishing products.  The womens section features a staggering 45,000 square feet of ladies designer fashion across three floors.  And if you are lucky, visitors may enjoy a complimentary fashion show that takes place every Friday at 3pm on the 7th floor, showcasing the hottest trends in haute couture.The best way to get there is to take the metro and stop at either Chaussée d'Antin – La Fayette, Havre-Caumartin, Opéra, Madeleine, Saint-Lazare, or RER - Auber.  Make Paris your next vacation and stay in one of the many hotels on offer. One hotel Orly close to the airport is the Hilton Paris Orly Airport featuring close proximity to the main shopping and entertainment areas and only 20 minutes from the centre of Paris.  Guests can also take advantage of staying near the airport with other Orly Hotels including the Mercure Orly Aeroport, only 800 metres from Orly airport including buffet breakfast and an array of traditional French cuisine.

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