Vienna
This much-loved confectioner is famed for its ‘LaaKronen’ – brightly coloured macarons in flavours like pistachio, lemon and strawberry, available singly…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Bordeaux
Sunday morning is the time to browse market stalls for antiques, vintage curiosities and a mind-boggling array of unexpected bric-a-brac on the adjoining…
Mediterranean Coast
Sciacca has a tradition of ceramic production and there are numerous shops selling colourful crockery. For something more original, visit this Aladdin's…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
A white-on-white space is the backdrop for Amsterdam-designed jewellery (rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants) crafted from gold, sterling…
Ring of Kerry
Irish-made gifts from pottery to textiles, jewellery and Guinness sauce for cooking are stocked at this welcoming, well-priced gift store. It also has…
Lucca
Swill down picnics with your choice of 200 different Italian craft beers at this beer shop on Lucca's main shopping street, with a tap room for serious…
Gran Canaria
A divine aura of sorts hangs over Teror, a fitting place to find snacks handmade by nuns. Climb up steep Calle Herrería, next to the museum, until you…
Toulouse
Haul a smorgasbord of French goodies home with a little help from this old-style sweets shop. Standout sugar highs include teardrop-shaped calissons d'Aix…
The West End
Fab Four guitar picks, Abbey Road fridge magnets, Ringo T-shirts, mop-top mugs, Magical Mystery Tour bags, Yellow Submarine Christmas lights, Help!…
Venice
Kids, entomologists and glass collectors seek out Signor Camuffo in this cabinet of miniature natural wonders. Expect to find him wielding a blowtorch as…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Owned and operated by the charitable Compagnie du Sénégal et de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CSAO; Senegal and West Africa Company), this wonderful shop and…
L'Eixample
Chocoholics will be convinced they have died and passed on to a better place. Load up on every conceivable flavour (rosemary, perhaps, or curry?) or head…
L'Eixample
One of the stars of Spanish prêt-à-porter, this label produces classic men’s and women’s garments from quality materials. Encompassing anything from regal…
Amalfi
Amalfi’s connection with papermaking dates back to the 12th century, when the first mills were set up to supply the republic’s small army of bureaucrats…
Paris
This riverfront shopping mall, tucked between skyscrapers in the 15e, spans three vast buildings, two of which are linked by a scenic air bridge. Inside…
Ibiza Town
Known for its carefully curated couture collections, reVOLVER is all about subtly luxurious dresses, shirts, jeans and shoes from the likes of Kenzo,…
Milan
Fumetti (comics) are an obsession in Italy, and SuperGulp caters well with racks and racks of beautifully illustrated classic, popular and fantasy comics,…
Madrid
Describing what this shop sells – fabrics, buttons and all manner of knick-knacks for dressmakers – only tells half the story. It's one of many such…
Siena
This drogheria (grocery shop) been in business since 1879, and has retained high standards for the duration. Come here to source delectable panforte …
Cascais
Completely revamped and modernised in recent years, Cascais’ municipal market tempts with not only fresh local produce such as juicy Algarve nectarines,…
Helsinki
Opened in 1896, Helsinki's oldest angling shop was the world's first to sell prized Rapala fishing lures – after Fritz Schröder met with Finnish designer…
Naples
The city's finest vintage prints, photographs, paintings and frames. If you can't find what you're looking for here, check out its sister branch at Via…
Naples
Hit the stalls on Via Imbriani for well-priced fashionable frocks, jumpers and cardigans, tasteful bijou jewellery, shoes, high-end fakes and the odd…
Venice
The plush, handwoven silk-and-wool wraps piled high on Arras’ shelves represent the combined efforts of this weaving cooperative, which offers vocational…
Syracuse
Near the harbour is Syracuse’s produce market, a sea of red-canopied stalls bursting with fresh mussels, oysters, octopus and shellfish. You'll also find…
Venice
Not so much a bookshop as a tiny time machine, Segni's cramped shelves might reveal a 16th-century edition of Giovanni Pontano's De Prudentia or a History…
Antica Macelleria di Francesco Esposito
Ischia
This century-old deli is gourmet foodie heaven. Drop in from 8am for fresh mozzarella and wood-fired casareccio bread, plus a lip-smacking choice of…
Castilla y León
You could pick any of the shops around town selling embutidos (cured meats), but this excellent little place is just a stone's throw from the Plaza Mayor…
Prenzlauer Berg
Founded in 1989, this pioneering Berlin fashion label specialises in well-tailored clothing that’s feminine and versatile and divided into basics,…
Western European Russia
Tula is renowned Russia-wide for its pryaniki (inscribed ginger cakes) and locals pack out this tiny bakery store-cum-cafe, stocking up on blocks of…
Trondheim
This family has been making local ceramics since 1797 and it shows – this handmade pottery using hand-drawn designs has the charm of local industry and…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Fruit tarts (peach, lemon, apple), tarte normande (apple cake) and clafoutis (cherry flan) are among this celebrated pastry chef's specialities sold at…
Colmar
If you aren't hooked by the smell of pungent cheese, you'll be attracted by the rows of saucisson sec (salami) at this terrific hole-in-the-wall deli,…
El Raval
Backing on to Carrer de Valldonzella, this Ibiza import is inspired by the Balearic island’s long-established (and now somewhat commercialised) hippie…
Barcelona
After its decade-long success on the Balearic island of Formentera, Catalina House now has a second branch in Barcelona's Sant Gervasi. Sustainable…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
A showcase largely for Portuguese designers, Loja Real features a wide assortment of unique, high-quality products that run the gamut of home decor …
Ankara
The alleyways southeast of the Parmak Kapısı entrance to the citadel were traditionally the centre for trading in angora wool. Walk downhill on…
Budapest
What was once both a gourmet food shop and a cafe has scaled back to being just the former and is bigger and better than ever for that. Here you'll find…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Every imaginable variety of tea is stocked at this tea purveyor (smoked black tea, premium longjing green tea, oolong blue, fermented pu-erh and blends…
Barcelona
The delicate basketry and beautiful custom-designed bowls, mugs, plant pots, vases and other ceramics dotting this charming studio-boutique are created by…
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