Must-see shopping in Western Europe

  • Cave du Wallonie

    Namur

    Going strong for more than 30 years, this tiny foodie emporium is packed with regional and international delicacies. You'll find rare beers, high-quality…

  • Head Shop

    Amsterdam

    Going strong since the heady flower power days of 1968, this corner building houses Amsterdam's oldest weed-focused boutique. There's a mind-bending array…

  • Yasmine Eslami

    Paris

    Parisian designer Yasmine Eslami founded her lingerie label in 2011 and branched into swimwear in 2015. At her own boutique you'll find her contemporary,…

  • Storytailors

    Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré

    Mirror, mirror…undoubtedly one of Lisbon's fairest boutiques is this chandelier-lit enchanted forest of fashion, where design duo Luís Sanchez and João…

  • Knight Shop

    Anglesey & the North Coast

    Always buying boring, samey souvenirs for your loved ones? Then why not go for a Henry VIII–era replica helmet, a ramshead heavy siege crossbow, some…

  • Librairie Ulysse

    Paris

    Stuffed to the rafters with antiquarian and new travel guides, National Geographic back editions and maps, this bijou boutique was the world’s first…

  • Agent Provocateur

    The West End

    For women’s lingerie designed to be worn and seen, and certainly not hidden, pull up to wonderful Agent Provocateur, started by Joseph Corré, son of…

  • Nose

    Paris

    Come to this concept shop for a personal perfume diagnosis, after which the knowledgable staff (English spoken) will be able to narrow down a selection of…

  • Ted Baker

    The West End

    The one-time Glasgow-based tailor shop has grown into a superb brand of clothing for both men and women. Ted’s forte is its formal wear, with beautiful…

  • Finisterre

    South Cornwall

    Cornwall's coolest clothing brand, St Agnes–based Finisterre has its own Falmouth outlet. Known for its cold-water surf gear, Finisterre's wool beanies…

  • Fromagerie Barthélémy

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Forget the incredible cheeses for a moment (this place supplies the Palais de l'Élysée): with its its marble cupboards, beautiful blue-tiled floors and…

  • Augusto Leite

    Foz do Douro

    Fancy packing up a picnic for the beach? You'll find the fixings you need at Augusto Leite, a delightful family-run deli, grocery store and wine shop much…

  • Maison de la Confiserie

    Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne

    Locals talk in rapturorous whispers about the pâtes de fruits (fruit jellies) made at this sweet and chocolate boutique, 50m from the basilica. You can…

  • La Chocolaterie Cyril Lignac

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    The perfect shopping-spree coffee stop: duck into the small but sweet chocolate shop of celebrity chef Cyril Lignac between boutiques to snack on…

  • Les Petits Bla-Blas

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    At her 11e atelier (workshop), Pascaline Delcourt makes children's clothing (up to six years), bibs, bags and onesies, and also stocks children's…

  • Le Moulin de la Vierge

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Gorgeous gold lettering and rural river scenes on the glossy black façade and beautiful tiles, glass display cabinets and marble counter tops inside make…

  • Lina Stores

    The West End

    This delightful Italian delicatessen in the heart of Soho, here since 1944, is so gorgeous in its cream and pastel green that you could almost imagine…

  • Jacob Hooy & Co

    Amsterdam

    A proper apothecary shop, lined by wooden drawers and rounded barrels with their contents inscribed in flowing font, Jacob Hooy & Co has been selling…

  • Loja Obrigado

    Lagos

    Inside a landmark building covered in textured palm-green tiles, this little shop sells local crafts including ceramic bowls, vases, tiles, wall hangings…

  • L'Éclair de Génie

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Salted caramel, vanilla pecan, lemon yuzu, chocolate pistachio, and passionfruit and raspberry are just some of the seasonally changing éclair flavours at…

  • Vieux-Marché

    Wallonia

    One of the best days to be in Mons is on Sunday, when its big market takes over the Place Nervienne and the nearby Place du Béguinage. Here you'll find…

  • Antoine et Lili

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    All the colours of the rainbow and all the patterns in the world congregate in this Parisian institution, with designer clothing for women (pink store)…

  • Finger in the Nose

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Homegrown Le Marais label Finger in the Nose creates edgy, urban clothing for kids at its nearby workshop and showcases its collections here at its…

  • Skipness Smokehouse

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    The hot smoked salmon from these folk behind Skipness Castle was one of the highlights of a long-standing seafood restaurant on Arran. That's closed, but…

  • Gareth James Chocolatier

    Northeast England

    Chocolates made on site at Gareth James include truffles filled with Pimms, Highland Peak whisky or Marmite, and caramels made with locally harvested sea…

  • La Cave de Joël Robuchon

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    At superstar chef Joël Robuchon's sleek wine shop – black façade, scarlet walls inside – his sommeliers expertly pair wines with any dish you might have…

  • Losco

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    This artisan ceinturier epitomises the main draw of shopping in Paris – stumbling upon tiny boutique-workshops selling infinite variations of one single…

  • Folk Concept Store

    Groningen

    Browse an enchanting and eclectic mix of clothing, organic snack bars, vanity bags, homewares, jewellery and arts and crafts at this ecofriendly, folk…

  • Kilbaha Gallery & Crafts

    County Clare

    Paintings, sculptures, photography, crafts, books and postcards at this delightful shop are all made by local artists. Up the back, its little light…

  • La Grande Épicerie Rive Droite

    Paris

    Topped by a dome made up of 2,336 glass prisms and filled with tiled panels, frescoes and mosaics, the Right Bank branch of the beloved gourmet emporium…

  • Hans Appenzeller

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Hans Appenzeller is one of Amsterdam's leading craftspeople working in gold and stone, and he is known for the simplicity and strength of his designs. New…

  • Marie-Louise Orlach

    Paris

    Parisian jeweller Marie-Louise, who works from her home in the 14e arrondissement, is renowned for her pieces (earrings and necklaces) made from original…

  • Le Goût du Papier

    Bordeaux

    This concept store dedicated to all things paper – stationery, sculptures, books and toys – is wonderful to browse. Its weekend crafting workshops for…

  • Mefia Te

    Clermont-Ferrand

    For a glimpse of the Auvergnat sense of humour, browse the T-shirts and kids' clothing at Mefia Te. Clothes have slogans that riff on Clermontois…

  • Galerie Véro Dodat

    Paris

    For a quick taste of 19th-century Paris, it's hard to beat this shopping arcade, which opened in 1826 and retains its original skylights, ceiling murals,…

  • InSpitalfields

    Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields

    Here's the place to pick up that T-rex skull centrepiece or avocado-print wrapping paper you never knew you needed. InSpitalfields is spellbinding, and…

  • Guerlain

    Paris

    Guerlain is Paris’ most famous parfumerie, and its shop (dating from 1912) is one of the most beautiful in the city. With its shimmering mirror-and-marble…

  • Goochem Speelgoed

    Amsterdam

    This large toy shop spread over two floors has been putting grins on small faces for over three decades. Overlooked by a huge stuffed giraffe, there's a…

  • Les Sisterettes

    Bordeaux

    Sisters Céline and Amandine are the creative 'sisterettes' behind this fashionable boutique specialising in women's clothes by French and local designers…

  • Casa Pau-Brasil

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    Inside the 18th-century Castilho Palace, this high-design Brazilian concept store divvies up space among 18 Brazilian brands and designers, including…

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