Must-see shopping in Western Europe
Bath
Among the ranks of vinyl LPs and 45s here you'll find everything from hip hop and funk to 60s beat, Joni Mitchell and The Who. Prices range from £1 a disc…
Monsaraz
Here you can purchase handsome Alentejano mantas (woollen rugs and blankets) that are still made entirely by handloom. The factory in Reguengos where…
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…
Brussels
A wondrous cellar stocking over 190 Australian wines (the most comprehensive selection in Europe). Look out for rare drops from Tasmania and deliberate…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
It's quiet on weekdays, but come the weekend these five cobbled courtyards, refashioned in the 1970s from the 14th-century walled gardens of King Charles…
Paris
Built in 1800, this is the oldest covered arcade in Paris and the first to be lit by gas (1817). It retains a real 19th-century charm with several…
Arras
With its own cheese-ripening cellar downstairs, fromagerie (cheese shop) La Prairie stocks 200-plus cheeses alongside charcuterie, conserves, honey, jams…
Paris
Bang in the heart of lively rue de la Butte aux Cailles, this well-stocked boutique's craft beers include Belgian La Guillotine, French Red is Dead and…
Marseille
As the street-art daubed walls of this concept store and gallery suggest, it showcases the work of local underground artists. As well as posters by eBoy…
Aliados & Bolhão
Ring the bell to be buzzed up to the 1st floor of this handsome building, which houses a gorgeous boudoir of a vintage boutique that is a diva's dream. It…
Paris
Modern white-tiled fromagerie La Table de Maître Corbeau specialises in rare French cheeses, such as crumbly Gaec de la Grande Casse bleu de Termignon,…
Côte d'Azur
Candied fruits, chocolate-coated citrus-fruit peel and the most extraordinary ice cream – rose petal, jasmine or violet, or poppy sorbet (one/two scoops …
Antwerp
This is the place to come to find designer-label bargains, both overstock consignments and preloved items.
Kensington & Hyde Park
Stepping through the door of this cute branch of the famous perfumery – dating to 1870 – is like walking into a floral spray of hyacinths, roses and…
Nottingham
In Nottingham's historic Lace Market quarter, Debbie Bryan revives its traditions, designing and making lace creations spanning jewellery to clothing and…
Kirkwall
This excellent produce shop in a noble old central building has fine Orkney meat, fish and cheeses and is perfect for finding posh picnic fare or an…
Luxembourg City
Luxembourg's Grand Duchess Maria Teresa is among the clientele of this well-established local jeweller. Crafted from precious metals, necklaces, bracelets…
The West End
With modest beginnings as an Aldwych stall in 1742 and purveying a dizzying range of fine cheeses, this black- and gold-fronted shop holds two royal…
The Cotswolds
Stroud plays host to the greatest of all Cotswold farmers markets every Saturday. Dozens of stallholders converge on Cornhill Market Pl and the…
Paris
Smaller but more central than Paris’ other flea markets, the Marché aux Puces d’Aligre, adjoining the Marché d’Aligre street market, has a jumble of…
Paris
Selling everything from antiques and jewellery to rare books and art, Paris’ most established auction house has been in business for more than a century…
Guimarães
Guimarães is famous for its decorative needlework (known in Portuguese as Bordado de Guimarães), and this central shop keeps the tradition alive. Browse…
Aix-en-Provence
This pretty, orderly little shop sells delicious artisanal jams – including unexpected flavours like gooseberry, lavender, strawberries in champagne and…
Funchal
Thrown, fired, glazed and sold in this shop run by two Finnish sisters, the ceramics on sale here sport delicate, Madeira-themed motifs, most of a floral…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Brilliant greens, reds, violets and other bold colours fill this much-loved French fashion boutique for women. This is the inaugural store; find another…
Paris
‘Atelier Vintage’ (Vintage Workshop) is the thrust of this chic boutique that reinvents vintage pieces as new. Scarves, headpieces, sequins, bangles and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Were it not for its trade in 'magic truffles' (similar to the now-outlawed psilocybin mushrooms, aka 'magic mushrooms'), you might swear this large,…
Leith
Anchored by Debenhams department store, Ocean Terminal is the biggest shopping centre in Edinburgh; fashion outlets include Fat Face, GAP, Schuh, Superdry…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Hidden away on a country lane 6.5km northwest of Kells, this rural pottery is the base for Mark Campden, who turns out colourful majolica pieces with…
Notting Hill & West London
Portobello Green Arcade is home to a community of cutting-edge clothing and jewellery designers as well as vintage vinyl merchants and small, independent…
Ribeira
For Portuguese souvenirs, Tradições is the real deal. In this sweet, friendly shop, the owner knows the story behind every item – from bags beautifully…
Paris
Original and rare vintage posters, photographs and lithographs dating from 1850 onwards from artists including Man Ray, Salvador Dalí, Paul Gauguin and…
Miragaia
One of the first galleries to create a stir on Rua Miguel Bombarda, this gallery focuses on high-calibre contemporary Portuguese art from the abstract to…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Not only does De Bierkoning stock more than 2000 varieties of beer (with an emphasis on Belgian, German, British and, of course, Dutch brews) but it also…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Not your average antique shop, Galerie Teo Leo is a treasure trove of lovingly selected pieces from the the 1940s to the present day. Items are all…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Antique cuts of silks, wools and cottons are transformed into floaty bohemian-influenced women's fashion (dresses, knitwear, coats and other separates) by…
Bruges
Vast range of Belgian products from beers to biscuits in a snazzy, central location, but prices can be exorbitant. Their ‘beer wall’ is worth a look, as…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
This niche boutique simply sells watch straps, in a rainbow of colours and range of materials (alligator, crocodile, lizard, ostrich, shark) for men and…
Kensington & Hyde Park
This spiffing poster shop is a necessary stop for collectors of vintage celluloid memorabilia, nostalgic browsers or film buffs. Prints are all original…
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