Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Sniff your way through 16 scents, each carefully crafted by a nez (nose) in Grasse in southern France, then place your order for a hand-blended fragrance.
Must-see shopping in Europe
Bristol
The carefully curated selection of goods made by mostly local craftspeople on show here includes exquisite silk scarfs, fine pottery, delicate jewellery,…
Lyon
Monde Ethique proves that you don't have to sacrifice style when it comes to eco-friendly gear. Here you'll find messenger bags, wallets and billfolds…
Turin
This dark, rambling anglophone bookshop is well stocked with literary fiction, light reading, international magazines and a full stash of travel guides,…
Venice
Woven, sculpted and crested like lagoon birds, Zanella’s shoes practically demand that red carpets roll out before you. The Venetian designer custom-makes…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
One of Montélimar's most renowned artisan nougatiers, Pierre Bonnieu concocts some truly excellent nougat with carefully chosen ingredients, including…
The West End
Scandinavian Kitchen was established by a homesick Dane and Swede who couldn’t find authentic Scandinavian food in London. The small shop, which…
Vicenza
Drop into Adelina’s studio and laboratory and you’ll find unique handmade contemporary jewellery and homewares fashioned from silver and gold wire, hand…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Traditional strappy sandals, supposedly inspired by a simple leather pair brought by writer Colette from Greece to show her cobbler, are the specialty of…
Centro Storico
This minimalist, all-white fashion boutique is one of a number of independent stores on and around Via del Governo Vecchio. In its austere, gallery-like…
North London
This small branch of the renowned department store, its first in more than 300 years, offers a good array of its signature teas (loose leaf or teabags)…
Siena
Sienese males are a particularly dapper lot, and their sartorial splendor owes much to local artisans such as Alessandro Stella. His handmade men's shoes,…
Coimbra
This laid-back store, attractively housed in a tall townhouse, provides a showcase for a range of Portuguese designers. Each room is given over to a…
Bilbao
This record shop has been a point of reference for Bilbao's vinyl lovers since the mid 1990s. Its encyclopaedic collection runs the gamut from death metal…
Thessaloniki
A fantastic place to shop and learn – Alkiviadis Grigoriadis, the store owner and botanist, will give you an insight into all the properties of the herbs,…
Siena
Yearn to own labels such as Fendi, Gucci and Prada, but don't have the cash? This vintage shop just off the Campo may have the answer. Chock-full of…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Locals adore this unisex vintage store in Østerbro. There's an emphasis on bright colours and bold patterns, whether it's a retro cocktail frock, 1970s…
St Petersburg
This is one of many convenient city-centre locations of the famous porcelain factory that once made tea sets for the Romanovs. If you’re determined to get…
Warsaw
Darling of Warsaw's fashion scene, Ania Kucsyńska crafts womens' clothes that are both elegant and sporty. Her collections are inspired by strong female…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Opened in 1950 and still run by the same family today, this exceptional shop stocks cheeses only made in limited quantities on small rural farms. They're…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Fancy picking up a Fender or an acoustic guitar to busk to crowds on Plaza de Santa Ana? Or perhaps a timple (a kind of ukulele) to strum to the apple of…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
The historic setting – an old atelier de rémoulage (remoulding workshop) complete with faded gold lettering above the shop front – makes the shopping…
Matera
Local designer Tommaso Schiuma is the creative imagination behind the unique furniture and accessories in this stylish little shop. From larger pieces…
Staré Město
Hidden away on the 1st floor of an arcade just off Jílská, this place is stocked with CDs and LPs of indie, punk, hip-hop, techno and other genres. It…
Salamanca
Multipurpose lifestyle stores were late in coming to Madrid, but they’re now all the rage and there’s none more stylish than Isolée, which has outlasted…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
This French perfume maker has alluring natural scents in elegant bottles as well as candles, essential oils and soaps. In addition to the splendid smells,…
Venice
Backlit chalices and spotlit vases emit an otherworldly glow at this shrine to Murano modernist glass master Carlo Moretti. Strict shapes contain freeform…
Elounda
Friendly little Eklektos caters to summer reading needs in many languages, including English, German and French, and stocks covetable souvenirs and knick…
Milan
Stuffy offices beg to be misted with Culti's green-tea room spray, and spice-spiked candles turn ordinary bathrooms into beauty temples. Habits Culti has…
Chişinău
With a prime central location in the marvellous city hall building, this is the best all-around place for souvenirs. In addition to the standard maps,…
Trier
Stock up on everything you need for a vineyard hike or other outdoor activities at this independent outdoors shop. Along with clothing and footwear, it…
L'Eixample
Laie has novels and books on architecture, art and film in English, French, Spanish and Catalan, as well as a terrific all-day upstairs cafe where you can…
Cappadocia
Cappadocian artist Naile Bozkurt displays and sells her ebru (paper marbling) work in this gallery with a fine selection of both traditional and…
Belfast
This modern shopping mall is set around a soaring atrium topped by a vast glass dome, with a viewing platform. It's filled with upmarket chains, including…
Sarajevo
Specialising in high-quality Persian and Afghani rugs (with certificates of authenticity), along with glass lamps and richly glazed ceramic work, this…
Évora
Set on a quiet lane, this small bookstore stocks intriguing titles, including a few English-language versions of books by Portuguese authors. Don’t miss…
Castilla y León
Unlike other food shops in this stretch of street west of the Plaza Mayor, La Despensa is a delicatessen that focuses on jamón and other cured meats – if…
Skopelos
Classic handmade leather sandals and belts in a range of styles, adjusted to fit by the genial owner. Prices are great – around €20 to €30 for sandals…
Trieste
Eppinger does the usual, if ever compelling, pantheon of Triestine cakes, but best of all it can do the favourite nut-filled pastries presnitz and putizza…
Friedrichshain
Wrapped around leafy Boxhagener Platz, this fun flea market is just a java whiff away from oodles of convivial cafes. Although the presence of pro vendors…
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