St-Germain & Les Invalides
Fig bread made from chestnut flour is a speciality at this award-winning boulangerie (bakery). Expect to queue around lunchtime.
Must-see shopping in Europe
San Polo & Santa Croce
This fashion store has clothing and accessories by international designers from Japan, Korea and the US, as well as home-grown talent.
Dubrovnik
A showcase for the colourful Dubrovnik-themed canvases (and painting-inspired souvenirs) of local artist Romana Milutin.
Dubrovnik
Original artworks by established local artists are presented in two spaces sitting across the street from one another.
Athens
Flashy shoes and accessories for a flashy neighbourhood: top international designers and Kalogirou’s own creations.
Kraków
Evocative, dusty antiquarian bookshop with plenty of old postcards, prints, books and posters to rummage through.
Kraków
Aimed at travellers, this shop sells a wide selection of regional and city maps, as well as Lonely Planet titles.
Syntagma & Plaka
Just a wee slip of a place, it's packed with local and international wines and a range of accompanying treats.
Cardiff
This kooky collection of independent stalls is a great place to rummage for vintage clothes and jewellery.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's main outdoor produce market sells fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, flowers and potted plants.
San Polo & Santa Croce
A vintage clothing store with a great range of designer clothes and shoes, jeans and accessories.
Rethymno
Hidden away in Rethymno's labyrinth of alleys is this bakery that's been at it since 1958. As well as freshly baked spanakopita and pastries, it's most…
Aix-en-Provence
This calissonnier specialises in Aix’s sweetest treat: small, diamond-shaped chewy calissons, made of almond meal, citrus peel and wafer. They were first…
Staré Město
Built in the '70s by a bunch of Swedes (many of whom happily exported Czech wives when the job was done), this five-storey department store was one of the…
A Coruña
The first-ever Zara boutique sits in A Coruña’s main shopping area at the southwest end of the isthmus. Opened in 1975 by local clothesmaker Amancio…
Iraklio
An Iraklio institution, if slightly touristy these days, this busy, narrow agora (market), along Odos 1866 between the Meidani crossroads and Plateia…
Cologne
A classic gift for Grandma is a bottle of eau de cologne, invented in, yes, Cologne in the late 18th century. The most famous is 4711, named after the…
Bordeaux
Canelés – a sandcastle-shaped, vanilla-infused fluted cake typical to Bordeaux – is the sweet speciality of this cake shop inside the Les Grands Hommes…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Fascinating to browse, this clever boutique showcases unique Carmina Campus pieces – primarily bags and jewellery – made from upcycled objects and…
London
For one of London's oddest shopping experiences, pass through security and descend 12m into the windowless subterranean depths of the London Silver Vaults…
Zagreb
Food connoisseurs won’t regret tracking down this leading speciality food shop in the Jarun neighbourhood, with the best choice of exclusive artisan…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Declare's sleek black fit-out provides a dramatic backdrop for boldly hued, contemporary leathergoods. Made by artisans using full-grain Tuscan leather,…
Madrid
A stunning collection of flowers from all over Europe is the main business here, but that's not why we include it. Spread over three floors and with a…
La Spezia
Held in a covered (but open-sided) square in the centre of town, this market is a lively place to browse for fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, olives and…
Tirana
Come here to witness Tirana's ebullient street life. Every day from dawn, traders come here to hawk fruit, vegetables, meat and fish, and whether you're…
Venice
Wearable waterfalls and soap-bubble necklaces are Venice-style signatures, thanks to the Murano-born Sent sisters. Defying centuries-old beliefs that…
Riomaggiore
You'll find a wide range of quality local products at this enticing shop near the top of Via Colombo. This is the place for Genovese pesto, extra virgin…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Master of metals, Andrea d’Agostino takes his influence from the Japanese technique of mokume gane (meaning ‘metal with woodgrain’), masterful examples of…
Ibiza Town
For that perfect Ibiza-summer buy, this tucked-away Dalt Vila boutique revolves around the island's famous Ad Lib style – fresh, loose-fitting clothing…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Second-generation opticians and first-class stylists, the Vascellari family discern eyewear needs with a glance at your prescription and a long look to…
Venice
Only one thing actually moves like Jagger: Mick Jagger's bespoke fórcola, hand-carved by Saverio Pastor. Each forked wooden gondola oarlock is…
Paris
An institution since 1958, Publicis incorporates cinemas and late-opening shops, including an épicerie (specialist grocer), pharmacy, beauty counter,…
Chianti
Close to the Mall, but on the opposite side of the Arno, this place is well signed off the SR69 after you've exited the autostrada. Call ahead to check…
Turin
Giorgio Maffei was one of the world's most dedicated collectors of books by 20th-century visual and literary avant-garde artists, including futurist,…
San Polo & Santa Croce
With a clientele ranging from Hollywood stars to New York socialites, Stefano and Daniele Attombri’s contemporary glass jewellery embraces art deco,…
San Polo & Santa Croce
If you’ve been eyeing up the natty striped T-shirts, devilishly soft winter wool hats and crepe pants sported by Venice’s gondoliers then make a beeline…
San Polo & Santa Croce
Mornings are best to catch the 1930s Heidelberg machine in action, but whenever you arrive, you'll find mementos hot off the proverbial press…
Liège
Vaudrée is one of the best-stocked beer shops in Liège (they also sell online through www.beer-lovers.be).
Madrid
The stylish leather bags, wallets, suitcases and other accessories of Salvador Bachiller are a staple of Spanish shoppers. This is leather with a…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
Near the main sweep of beach on the Costa Adeje is this bijou shopping centre with boutiques set around prettily tiled patios and fountains with palms,…
- placement: fullWidth
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
- possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
- targeting:
{ "position": "superzone" }
