Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Balades Sonores

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    One of Paris' best vinyl shops, Balades Sonores sprawls over two adjacent buildings. The ground floor of 1 av Trudaine stocks contemporary pop, rock,…

  • Palais Ferstel

    Vienna

    With its hexagonal skylight, allegorical sculptures and beautifully lit arcades in Italian Renaissance style, Palais Ferstel hearkens back to a more…

  • Kaashandel van der Ley

    Groningen

    In business since 1934, this cheesemonger sells the finest cheese from the Netherlands – more than 300 types – and around the world. Look for local…

  • O Voo da Andorinha

    Alfama, Castelo & Graça

    Candy-bright beads, hand-stitched swallows, embroidered accessories and quirky furnishings made with recycled castaways such as cassette tapes, floppy…

  • Time's Up Vintage

    Copenhagen

    One of Copenhagen's A-list vintage boutiques, unisex Time's Up is all about Euro flamboyance and glamour. While the owner is especially passionate about…

  • Fabbrica d'Arte Monterosso

    Monterosso

    Several generations of one family create and sell the beautiful ceramics on display at this shop on Via Roma. Vases, bowls, jugs, platters and decorative…

  • Libreria Marco Polo

    Venice

    Quite simply one of the best book shops in the city. Owner Claudio and his knowledgable and friendly team can guide you to the book or author you never…

  • Truffle Fairy

    Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny

    Ethically sourced single-origin cacao and local, organic ingredients are used to make truffles (varieties include strawberry and whiskey, cinnamon mulled…

  • Sheridans Cheesemongers

    County Meath

    Renowned cheesemongers Sheridans, with shops in Dublin and Galway, has its warehouses and HQ here in County Meath. A former train station now houses a…

  • Fortune's Kippers

    Whitby

    Fortune's has been making kippers (smoked herring) at this little smokehouse since 1872, and still turns out some of Britain's best; they're on the…

  • Kiphy

    Naples

    In her heavenly scented workshop, Pina Malinconico crafts handmade slabs of soap that look as beautiful as they smell. Lined up under low-slung lights,…

  • Balon

    Turin

    This sprawling flea market has brought street merchants to the north of Porta Palazzo since 1857. It's both fascinating and overwhelming, but can turn up…

  • Ebano

    Syracuse

    Using Tuscan leather and recycled materials like bike tyres, inner tubes and old army tents, artisans Kal and Giuliana create durable, handmade leather…

  • Shoes & More

    Florence

    A 10-minute walk east of Santa Croce brings you to this much-heralded shoe shop, showcase for the colourful and often-times whimsical New Kid label by…

  • JB Guanti

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    For the ultimate finishing touch, the men’s and women’s gloves at this boutique, which specialises solely in gloves, are the epitome of both style and…

  • The Place

    Pafos

    Opened in 2017, this multipurpose, multispace venue supports local craftspeople, plus small family producers, selling arts and crafts as well as spices,…

  • Kaunispään Huippu

    Saariselkä

    Inside this timber-lined shop, beautifully displayed traditional arts and crafts include jewellery made from gold, silver and local gemstones (Lemmenjoki…

  • Baaam

    Bordeaux

    'Made in Bordeaux' and 'Made in France' is the essence of this small, beautifully arranged concept store selling lifestyle items, homewares, clothing,…

  • Paolo Atti

    Bologna

    This shop in Bologna's famed Quadrilatero neighbourhood specialises in beautifully packaged boxes of traditional Bolognese tortellini stuffed with…

  • L'Exception

    Paris

    Over 400 different French designers come together under one roof at this light-filled concept store, which showcases rotating collections of men's and…

  • Paustian

    Copenhagen

    Danish brand Paustian opened its design concept store in a renovated historic bank building just off Strøget in late 2018. Admire the stylish furniture…

  • Asad Ventrella: Contemporastudio

    Naples

    Asad Ventrella is one of Naples' most talented, respected names in jewellery design, producing statement-making wearables that are equally playful,…

  • Claus Porto

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    The amazing flagship store is in Porto, but Claus Porto, one of Portugal's most iconic brands, has its own evocative retro Lisbon boutique here as well…

  • Vincenzo Oste Gioielli

    Naples

    While the late Annibale Oste made a name from himself as a visionary sculptor and designer, son Vincenzo wows aesthetes with his extraordinary jewellery…

  • Centre Commercial Kids

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Ethical fashion for children aged up to 14 years forms the backbone of this trendy concept store, conceived by the eco-conscious Parisan dup behind vegan…

  • Vichy-Prunelle

    Auvergne

    This fragrant and oh-so-fancy sweet boutique, founded in 1926, sells pâtes de fruits d'Auvergne (jammy fruit jellies), cables of handmade marshmallow and,…

  • Maty

    Madrid

    Wandering around central Madrid, it’s easy to imagine that flamenco outfits have been reduced to imitation dresses sold as souvenirs to tourists. That’s…

  • Kacper Ryx

    Kraków

    One-stop shopping for all your gift and souvenir needs. High-quality carved woodworking, pottery, traditional shirts and dresses - just about anything you…

  • Lopez Vintage

    Como

    On one of Como's most atmospheric streets, Lopez Vintage lures you in with its whimsical window displays. Inside, the tiny jewel box of a shop has elegant…

  • Avavav

    Oltrarno

    Affordable luxury and Tuscan craftsmanship are perfect bed companions at this sustainable-fashion boutique for women. Swedish couple Linda and Adam…

  • Fromagerie Ceneri

    Cannes

    With cowbells strung from the wooden ceiling, and a stunning array of cheeses, this is the only place to shop for dairy products in Cannes. A master…

  • Laulhère

    Paris

    Founded in 1840, beret maker Laulhère still supplies the French army with the iconic headwear. Handcrafted from soft, durable and water-resistant merino…

  • Galeries Lafayette – Champs-Élysées

    Paris

    The 2019-opened Galeries Lafayette on the Champs-Élysées is located in one of the avenue's grandest art deco buildings (1931), with marble columns and…

  • Louis Mulcahy Pottery

    Dingle Peninsula

    One of Ireland's most acclaimed potters, Louis Mulcahy produces a wide range of contemporary and traditional designs. To learn how to create them yourself…

  • Oriol Balaguer

    Salamanca

    Catalan pastry chef Oriol Balaguer has a formidable CV – he's worked in the kitchens of Ferran Adrià in Catalonia, won the prize for the World’s Best…

  • Gutta På Haugen

    Oslo

    For picnic or self-catering supplies, head to this well-stocked St Hanshaugen institution. There's a huge cheese selection with both Norwegian and…

  • YAS

    Brussels

    Behind the motto 'You are Superb', YAS concept store boasts mainly French and Scandinavian brands under the impeccable curating eye of image consultant…

  • O/HP/E

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    White-on-white concept store O/HP/E ('Objets Homemade Pâtisserie Épicerie') stocks chic homewares – ceramics, textiles, light fittings, candles and…

  • Kepenek Keramik

    Çanakkale

    Çanakkale has a long history of ceramics manufacturing, and the designs at Kepenek are often interesting updates on this established tradition. Highlights…

  • Allouche Benias Gallery

    Athens

    Occupying the beautifully restored 1882 Deligeorgis Mansion, designed by Ernst Ziller, this gallery made a splash on the local art scene when it opened in…

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