Must-see shopping in Europe

  • Yakhont

    St Petersburg

    From this building, Carl Fabergé dazzled the imperial family and the rest of the world with his extraordinary bespoke designs. Yakhont has no link to the…

  • Etro Outlet

    Milan

    The ultimate money look – silk ties, cashmere T-shirts, embellished purses and bolts of lavishly patterned fabric – at plebeian prices. Upstairs you'll…

  • Marché Beauvau

    Paris

    This historic market hall, part of Bastille's busy Marché d'Aligre street market, shelters over a dozen permanent stands selling freshly shucked oysters,…

  • Røst

    Bergen

    Short on souvenir-buying time and want something a bit more upmarket than a troll doll? This bright boutique right in the centre of Bryggen has a large…

  • Ceramiche Maria Grazia

    Positano

    Browse a sumptuous display of locally produced ceramics with the potential to cause you stress at check-in time; a better bet is to go for the shipping…

  • Artesanía Pepi

    Extremadura

    This wonderful old pastry shop sells the much-loved local pastry, known as mormentera, which is filled with honey and almonds and has strong links to Arab…

  • Raccolta Differenziata

    Trento

    Luigi Andreis has long been Trento's superstylist and it's worth seeking out his shop, tucked away in a quiet courtyard of an ancient palazzo from the…

  • Dolce Vita Tejo

    Lisbon

    New in 2009, this massive shopping mall – more than 280 stores, 30 restaurants and an 11-screen cinema – is a siren song for weak-willed shop-goers and…

  • Bizarre

    Alghero

    With brightly coloured ceramic dishes, jaunty linens, silver teapots and leather stools strewn artfully around a vaulted stone space, Bizarre is a good…

  • Cath Kidston

    The West End

    British homewares and fashion designer, Cath Kidston's signature floral prints and vintage-inspired fashion are immediately recognisable and dotted around…

  • Kuday Bakhsy

    Yakutsk

    In the old city, this is the best place in town to browse for crafts and souvenirs. You'll find mammoth tusk carvings, leather slippers, reindeer boots…

  • Slemish Market Garden

    County Antrim

    At the Ecos Nature Park, this food shop sells organic and biodynamic produce from the on-site gardens and local farms. Pick up seasonal fruit and fresh…

  • Die Schwalbe

    Vienna

    'Eco-urban steetwear' here spans hoodies and pullovers to T-shirts, jackets, shorts and pants, plus accessories such as beanies, caps and scarves from…

  • Ovino

    Abruzzo

    One of a growing number of stores and workshops in Santo Stefano focused on local products, Ovino is a deli and food shop selling the best sustenance of…

  • Llibreria La Puça

    Andorra la Vella

    This rambling little multifloor bookshop, tucked into the Barri Antic, specialises in titles about Andorra and has handy maps and guides for walking in…

  • Kerannymi

    Samos

    A duo or – as they call it – an alloy of female artists, Alek Lindus and Maria Karavatou produce mesmerisingly beautiful, prehistoric-looking jewellery…

  • Souffle Continu

    Paris

    Owners Bernard Ducayron and Théo Jarrier have their own record label, and their spacious, terrazzo-tiled shop specialises in vinyl, discs, books and DVDs…

  • Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    A mouthwatering range of chocolates made from bean to bar by legendary French chef Alain Ducasse at his Bastille factory La Manufacture de Chocolat is…

  • Davide Appendino

    Turin

    A tiny chocolate boutique, where you can browse delectable dark (75% chocolate) delicacies (all beautifully packaged) made of single-origin cacao beans…

  • Cetarii

    Cetara

    Duck into this artistically presented local shop on the port-side to acquire some of the typical fish products that have made Cetara famous, namely jars…

  • Ethic Wine

    Bucharest

    Impressive wine shop and tasting room, featuring some of the best Romanian wines as well as a carefully chosen list of international producers. Labels…

  • Alberta Gloves

    Centro Storico

    A throwback to a world without logos, this tiny family-run shop has a handmade glove for every conceivable occasion, from elbow-length silk evening gloves…

  • Antikvariát Steiner

    Bratislava

    Founded in the mid-19th century, this intriguing bookshop peddles second-hand and rare books, with tomes on Slovak folk culture and history, and some…

  • Sloop Craft Market

    St Ives

    Just off the harbour, this little mews holds the workshops and exhibition spaces for several local artists, creating everything from driftwood furniture…

  • Sator Print

    Siena

    Maestro d'arte Bertolozzi Caredio presides over this atelier, creating works on paper featuring richly coloured and finely detailed calligraphic works in…

  • Natura Greca

    Rhodes Town

    A breath of organic in the artificial tittle tattle of Sokratous, this shop features natural products from around Greece, including olive, almond and…

  • Manufactum

    Munich

    Anyone with an admiration for top-quality design from Germany and further afield should make a beeline for this store. Last-a-lifetime household items…

  • La Boutique du Flacon

    Nice

    Take a trip back in time at this unique shop specialising in vintage perfume bottles with belle-époque-style spray pumps. English-speaking artist-owner…

  • Van Avezaath Beune

    Amsterdam

    Try not to drool over the cabinet of chocolates and delectable pastries here as you agonise over your selection. Otherwise opt for a box of chocolate…

  • Dior

    Paris

    Post-WWII, Christian Dior’s creations dictated style, re-establishing Paris as the world fashion capital. It's due to reopen in 2021 at its flagship…

  • Marheineke Markthalle

    Kreuzberg

    Beautifully renovated, this historic market hall is like a giant deli where vendors ply everything from organic sausage to handmade cheese, artisanal…

  • Mephisto

    Beyoğlu

    If you develop a taste for local music while you're in town, this popular store is the place to indulge it. As well as a huge CD collection of Turkish…

  • La Recova

    Málaga

    Seek out this intriguing Aladdin's cave of an art, crafts and antique shop selling traditional sevillana tiles, handmade jewellery, antique irons,…

  • Okian Bookstore

    Braşov

    Daydreaming patrons mill around this enjoyably creaky bookstore, which sells travel books including Lonely Planet guides (some in English) plus regional…

  • Starožitnosti Robert Pavlů

    Prague

    Reputable dealer of antiques, including watches, furniture, glass and other decorative items, displayed in several rooms that stretch nearly a block. The…

  • Città del Sole

    Centro Storico

    Città del Sole is a parent’s dream, a treasure-trove of imaginative toys created to stretch the growing mind rather than numb it. From simple musical…

  • Ma.lu.ma

    Barcelona

    Small Spanish women's fashion labels such as Basque Loreak Mendian and Barcelona's own Tiralahilacha are the thing at Ma.lu.ma, an intimate boutique with…

  • Die Sellerei

    Vienna

    Founded in 2010 by two graphic designers, Patrick Bauer and Georg Leditzky, this wood-panelled store is filled with European-made homewares, posters,…

  • Lanz

    Vienna

    Tracht (traditional Austrian clothing) for men, women and children fills the racks at Lanz. Browse for Lederhosen, Dirndls (women’s traditional dress) and…

  • Centre of Folk Arts & Crafts

    Sofia

    Typical Bulgarian souvenirs such as hand-woven rugs, pottery, silver jewellery, woodcarvings and CDs of Bulgarian music are available in this crowded shop…

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