Trastevere & Gianicolo
A perfect pit stop for presents, this tiny workshop produces attractive hand-painted paper-bound boxes, photo albums, recipe books, notepads, photo frames…
Must-see shopping in Europe
St-Tropez
Colette brought a pair of sandals from Greece to Atelier Rondini (open since 1927) to be replicated. It’s still making the iconic sandals today (from…
Cologne
Huge bookstore with a cafe, a good range of English-language books and an entire floor dedicated to children's books and toys, complete with carousel and…
Trondheim
Very cool stationery items and a few homewares in pastel hues – most things on sale here capture that Scandinavian flair for design in a trendy but…
Ibiza
This stylish deli sells all kinds of gourmet produce from Ibiza, including honey and salt, as well as fair-trade and organic foodstuffs such as granola,…
Eastern Slovenia
This busy outdoor market has plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and is also a good place to pick up jams, honey and other foodstuffs sold fresh by local…
York
The goods of about 60 antiques dealers are displayed in 10 showrooms spread over two floors, with items ranging from jewellery and porcelain to clocks and…
Northeast Belgium
For over 120 years, this statue-filled shop has been the go-to place for pilgrims seeking a goodly crop of Lourdes-style Catholic trinkets and religious…
Calabria
You can visit the studio and shop of Domenico Caruso to see how San Giovanni in Fiore's famous Armenian-style hand-loomed carpets and tapestry are woven…
Oslo
This is a classic travel bookshop where the shelves are bursting with guides, maps and travel literature that will have you dreaming of your next holiday…
Madrid
In a quiet lane just south of Plaza de la Villa, this appealing little shop sells homemade sweets baked by nuns in abbeys, convents and monasteries all…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A traditional open-air market on Tuesday and Friday, Marché Raspail is especially popular on Sunday, when it’s filled with biologique (organic) produce.
Glasgow
This friendly, no-frills outdoor shop located along the side of Queen Street station is an excellent place to buy hiking boots, backpacks and military…
Aliados & Bolhão
Up-to-the-minute Portuguese fashion and design take centre stage at this concept store with a much-coveted array of accessories, bags and some seriously…
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Picnic supplies galore are on offer at this friendly grocer's on the village square. There's a great cheese selection, as well as homemade charcuterie and…
Kinsale
Sets up on the wee square across from the tourist office; this is the place to buy artisan foods straight from the producer.
Salzburg
Sidling up to Stiftskirche St Peter, this monastery shop stocks everything from hand-carved angels and rosaries to gentian syrup, monastic beer, wine and…
Western Estonia & the Islands
Just before the castle, this jam-packed little store sells all sorts of antiques, from 19th-century farm tools to Soviet memorabilia. It’s a fun place to…
Skopelos
Beautiful handmade, Greek-designed jewellery and island-chic dresses, kaftans and scarves created from fabrics collected in India and Indonesia. On the…
Yonne
An interesting spot is Diane Calvert’s illuminated painting studio where she grinds her own pigments from semi-precious stones and uses parchment and…
St Pauli & Reeperbahn
Hamburg's best flea market is nirvana for thrifty trinket hunters and vintage junkies, with hundreds of vendors holding forth outdoors in the hip…
Nancy
Shop like royalty (or window-shop like mere mortals) for exquisite crystal and jewellery here, where the simplest ring – impossibly delicate – goes for …
Longyearbyen
Part supermarket, part department store and with a small but decent selection of local souvenirs, Svalbardbutikken is Longyearbyen's catch-all shopping…
Chios
Efficient and attractive shop with a range of mastic-based products such as lotions, toothpastes, soaps and condiments. Ask for a sample of pure mastic to…
Mercado Agrícola de Costa Teguise
Costa Teguise
A feast of organic fruit and veg, artisan honey, home-made marmalade and mojo, Lanzarote wines and cheeses and much more, in the pueblo marinero.
Kirkwall
This jewellery store features the work of three Orcadian designers, with their beautiful earrings, brooches and necklaces inspired by local landscapes and…
Chueca
Old postcards, posters, books and other period knick-knacks fill this treasure cave to the rafters. It's a wonderful slice of old Madrid in which to lose…
Paris
Stringed marionettes made of papier mâché, leather and porcelain bob from the ceiling of this endearing little shop. It also sells wind-up toys and music…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Rome's most famous couturier, Valentino Garavani, opened his first store on Via dei Condotti in 1960. The brand now sells its creations from this nearby…
Corralejo
One local surf-wear label to check out is No Work Team. You’ll find good-quality, comfy threads for men, women and children, with an unmistakeable surfing…
Salzburg
Wenger stocks figure-hugging Lederhosen for ladies and Dirndls, from below-the-knee Heidi to thigh-flashing diva creations trimmed with ribbons and lace.
La Laguna
Stuffed with browse-worthy goodies, this shop has an excellent range of vintage clothing, as well as jewellery, wine, collectables, bric-a-brac and odds…
Toulouse
France's first organic market has been going strong for 30 years. Arrive early to fondle fresh veggies and stock up on organic beer, wine, cheese, honey…
Rethymno Province
Down a side road at the top of the village (look for the sign 'Ceramic Art'), Konstantinos Gallios makes some beautiful pieces, displayed in his inviting…
Liverpool
An extension of the Beatles Story museum, the Fab4 Store has a huge collection of Beatles merchandise; there's also a cafe.
Aliados & Bolhão
Vista Alegre has been doing the finest line in Portuguese porcelain since 1824, with pieces ranging from minimalist to those emblazoned with naturalistic…
Lille
Studio-boutiques feature works by emerging fashion, jewellery and accessory designers. There's another location in Lille.
Egidijaus Rudinsko Grafikos Galerija
Kaunas
A great place to pick up beautiful lithographs, etchings and prints by the eponymous Egidijaus, whose works are fit to illustrate your favourite fantasy…
Reykjavík
Gorgeous boots, clothes and accessories in earthy tones fill the shelves of this design company's store. The emphasis is firmly on natural fabrics and…
The South
This large hangar on the Ring Road is loaded with all manner of handmade Icelandic crafts, from fish-skin purses to woolly sweaters, jewellery and leather…
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