Edirne
Edirne's residents are particularly partial to sweet treats, as is evident by the huge number of șekerlemes (sweet shops) scattered through the city…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Lucca
This old-fashioned food shop is easy to spot – look for the shop window stuffed with sacks of beans, lentils and other local pulses. Inside, bottles of…
Mérida
This is the place for extremeño deli items, such as top-notch jamón from Extremadura and Torta del Casar cheese. It also sells mini rolls called pulguitas…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Luxury gloves and hats, for men and women, are the keystone of this chic, haute-couture boutique across the street from the Le Bon Marché department store…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The most extraordinary cakes, far too beautiful to eat, are showcased beneath glass domes at this contemporary ‘patisserie of dreams’ founded by big-name…
Zürich
In a city enamoured with reinvention and repurposing, Im Viadukt stands proud. Once a down-at-heel storage facility under stone railway bridges, it's…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Turn past the smoky food stalls and the cavernous Tea Rooms to find the hidden-in-plain-sight Backyard Market. Stalls selling clothes, jewellery and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
This grand 19th-century landmark building, once the main post office, is now home to an upmarket shopping mall with more than 40 boutiques stocking…
Vienna
Cutting-edge creations are stocked at this eye-on-tomorrow boutique. It promotes emerging Austrian labels such as Katharina Schmid, Meshit and Sightline…
Rovaniemi
This former factory of Finland’s famous knife manufacturer Marttiini is now a shop open to visitors with a small knife exhibition, and cheaper prices than…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Everything at this light-filled contemporary boutique is made from hemp: skincare ranges (soaps, moisturisers, and body washes such as hemp and ginseng),…
Extremadura
An outlet for one of Extremadura's well-respected producers of jamón and other cured meats, plus local cheeses. Also does tasty €1 pulguitas (mini filled…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
For quality local gifts, browse the shelves of this tiny concept store stocking only made-in-France items. Designers include La Note Parisienne (scented…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A stunning art deco swimming pool (originally belonging to neighbouring Hôtel Lutetia) now houses luxury label Hermès’ inaugural concept store. Retaining…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Go Gaga or channel Casanova at this atelier, dedicated to the art of masquerade for over 30 years. Sarria's commedia dell'arte masks are worn by theatre…
Olbia
This shop's name translates as 'desires', and you'll understand why once you see its tempting array of Sardinian food and drink. Choose from pane carasau …
Trento
The Trentini have a particular pared-back, intellectual elegance and this shop – the latest in three branches – encapsulates that style. It stocks global…
Notting Hill & West London
Lutyens & Rubinstein is a tremendous, discerning and compact (ground floor, slender mezzanine and basement) bookshop. It's a squeeze, but its small size…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Benamôr is a classic Portuguese brand dating to 1925, and its flagship store stocks hand and face creams and soaps in deliciously art-deco packaging…
Sorrento
Inspired by local marine life, history and mythology, Alessandro Ottone and his partner Enrica Cerchia create some of Sorrento's most idiosyncratic,…
Reims
You either love or hate biscuits roses de Reims, (pink ladyfinger sponge biscuits), which have been doing the rounds since Maison Fossier perfected them…
Prague
A popular hang-out for book-loving expats, the Globe is a cosy English-language bookshop with an excellent cafe-bar in which to peruse your purchases…
Naples
Artist and curator Raffaela Naldi Rossano runs Sibilla Cabinet Library, an eco-feminist, critical theory bookshop in her own artist-run space called…
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
It may look like just another small accessory shop, but step inside to discover a galaxy of well-displayed, dazzling and exquisite jewellery, created by…
Nice
Vintage clothing, jewellery, accessories and antique knick-knacks are just the beginning at this sweet boutique tucked among the bars and restaurants of…
Genoa
A few steps from the Teatro Carlo Felice, the Galleria Mazzini is a resplendent glass-roofed arcade dating from the 1870s that's lined with elegant…
Iraklio
Cretan pursuer of finer things Nikos Makridakas designs his own top-shelf clothing for men (including made-to-measure options), combining the best of…
Prenzlauer Berg
Packed with quality playthings, this adorable shop made headlines a few years ago when Angelina Jolie and son Maddox picked out a Jurassic Park’s worth of…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Founded by self-trained Catalan designer Elisabet Urpí and her photographer partner Nacho Umpiérrez, this whimsically stylish boutique is all about…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
One of Barcelona's most ancient pastry shops, 1868-opened La Colmena is still run by the same family who acquired it in 1927 and produces its treats…
Barcelona
Housed within an old 1900-built bull ring (bullfighting ceased in 1977), Las Arenas is one of the city's best malls, converted by Italian-British…
Oslo
Clean by Christina Ledang (a stellar local stylist) might be one of the few Norwegian labels here, but there's still a particularly 'northern' sensibility…
Friedrichshain
Bargains abound at this smallish flea market right on the grounds of RAW Gelände, a former train repair station-turned-party village. It's wonderfully…
Palermo
World travels and a Siberian childhood inspire Naná Aristova's unique jewellery designs, which include necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings. Using…
Kazandžijska Radnja Huseinović
Sarajevo
Although coppersmiths shops fill the alleys of Baščaršija (especially Kazandžiluk), much is now imported or machine-made; only a handful are officially…
Ürgüp
The pieces at this small boutique, next door to Sota Cappadocia hotel, are carefully sourced and curated by Nil Tuncer to display the best of Turkey's…
The West End
Follow your nose through the historic Burlington Arcade to this classic British perfumery. Attendants enquire about your favourite smells, take you on an…
La Laguna
Jam-packed with preserves, pickles, gofio (ground, roasted grain), mojo (spicy Canarian sauce), cheeses, honey, local wines, Scotch whisky, cigars and…
Aran Islands
You'll see local knitters handcrafting traditional Aran sweaters at this charming collection of traditional thatched cottages. Woollens, Irish linen,…
Oficina de Olaria e Azulejaria
Tomar
This gallery and artist workshop inside Convento de São Francisco is a lovely spot to pick up unique ceramics and azuleijos (hand-painted tiles), all made…
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