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…
Must-see shopping in Western Europe
Miragaia
Allowing Portuguese designers to give flight to their fantasy, this unique gallery space crackles with creativity. What's on offer changes frequently, but…
Bath
There's a cosy, neighbourhood feel in this bijou wine shop, which also offers wine tasting by the glass. There may only be two or three vintages available…
Bristol
The carefully curated selection of goods made by mostly local craftspeople on show here includes exquisite silk scarfs, fine pottery, delicate jewellery,…
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…
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…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
One of Montélimar's most renowned artisan nougatiers, Pierre Bonnieu concocts some truly excellent nougat with carefully chosen ingredients, including…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Taking the approach of an ‘editor’, Malle works with his perfume ‘authors’ to produce unique fragrance ‘editions’ (all are refrigerated until sold). These…
Den Haag
A hybrid cafe and second-hand bookstore in Het Noordeinde shopping area, this popular meeting spot offers coffee, pastries, comfortable seating, chess…
Bristol
The Bristol branch of the renowned travel bookseller is itching to fuel your wanderlust with thousands of guidebooks, explorers' accounts, atlases and…
The West End
The first traditional British brand to reach the heights of fashion, Burberry is known for its innovative take on classic pieces (eg brightly coloured…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
This finger-on-the-pulse Parisian children's-wear label thumbs its nose at convention and offers edgy streetwear for kids, such as graphic T-shirts,…
Kilkenny City
A favourite of Ireland's most fashionable, Folkster has a chic ground-floor boutique selling its Irish-designed women's wear made from ethically sourced…
Nottingham
Nottingham chocolatier Ellie Wharrad works with premium-grade chocolate to handcraft and hand paint pralines. Unique flavour combinations at her shop…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
House and techno are the main genres on offer in this vast space, but funk, jazz, dubstep, electronica and disco fill the bins too. A favourite with DJs…
Paris
Filled with tantalising cheeses, this is a small but wonderful branch of the respected fourth-generation, family run Quatrehomme fromagerie(cheese shop),…
Amsterdam
Cool concept store Johnny at the Spot fills several interconnected buildings with uber-hip men's and women's clothing, shoes and raincoats from Amsterdam…
Skye
Signposted off the main road, a wooden shed on an old croft houses a pedal-powered loom where the owners create hand-woven tweed and turn it into scarves,…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Stop by this large, sunny shop for nifty gift-y wares. Cool cards, groovy gadgets and hip lamps and other home decor stock the shelves. Many items are…
Brussels
This designer-eyewear specialist has an extraordinary line in silver filigree eyeshades. Look up to admire the shop's Parisian-style gables, and glance…
Glasgow
This twice-monthly market in the atmospheric Arches space inside Central station has a wide selection of stalls covering handcrafts, small independent…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
If you're in need of supplies for a picnic on the canal quays, pop into La Crèmerie for heavenly cheeses (brie with truffles, soft goat's cheese rolled in…
Belfast
Bright and welcoming independent bookstore with a good selection of fiction and non-fiction, including Irish literature and children's books. Staff are…
Kirkwall
Orkney's best-known jewellery designer creates some exquisite pieces seemingly lit from within. She draws on local traditions and storytelling for her…
Paris
A designated Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Enterprise), La Botte Gardiane handcrafts shoes, sandals and boots for men, women and…
Clermont-Ferrand
Behind a pretty belle-époque façade is a wealth of ways to enjoy a sugar rush, from chewy nougat and caramels to regional favourites including pâtes de…
Paris
Looking more like an exclusive boutique, this ultra-contemporary bakery and patisserie has dramatic black walls that showcase the jewel-like cakes, tarts…
Edinburgh
Established by an enthusiast who has been collecting vintage fashion for more than 30 years, this boutique is a cornucopia of high-end clothes and…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Concrete is a well-known Dutch design house and this venue is part exhibition space – showing rotating exhibitions of adventurous photography, graphics…
County Wicklow
Everything you need for a camping trip – tents, maps, cooking equipment, portable heaters, waterproofs and other clothing – is stocked at this Blessington…
Brussels
Vintage and used clothing are given a hip twist within a lovely sloping alley in the heart of the Marolles. Stylishly arranged by colour, the selection…
Évora
On a boutique-lined street leading off the main plaza, this is a great one-stop shop for gifts. The shelves are packed with quality olive oils, azulejos …
Edinburgh
An independent music shop that specialises in vinyl (old, new and remastered), Assai also has its own record label that promotes new Scottish talent. As…
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