Paris
Not the most stylish fromagerie in town, but it always has great deals out the front, where you can pick up a preselected assortment of cheese for under …
Must-see shopping in Western Europe
York
This fascinating shop has been selling rare, antiquarian and secondhand books since 1947. With an open fire crackling in the grate in winter, it's a…
St-Tropez
Hand-crafting sandals (from €240) since 1933 for such clients as Picasso and Brigitte Bardot. There’s another branch nearby.
County Donegal
The limited hours mean there's a real scrum to get the best produce, prepared foods, and baked treats at Ramelton's weekly food and craft market. It's in…
Manchester
Up-and-coming local designers get a chance to display their wares at this weekly market where you can pick up everything from purses to lingerie and hats…
South Cornwall
This up-and-coming Cornish surf brand started in Newquay, and designs all its own clothes, including hoodies, jackets, rucksacks, shirts – and surfboards,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kinsale
Sets up on the wee square across from the tourist office; this is the place to buy artisan foods straight from the producer.
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.
Kirkwall
This jewellery store features the work of three Orcadian designers, with their beautiful earrings, brooches and necklaces inspired by local landscapes and…
Nancy
Shop like royalty (or window-shop like mere mortals) for exquisite crystal and jewellery here, where the simplest ring – impossibly delicate – goes for …
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…
Liverpool
An extension of the Beatles Story museum, the Fab4 Store has a huge collection of Beatles merchandise; there's also a cafe.
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…
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…
Paris
One of Paris’ oldest fashion houses, established by milliner-turned-designer for women's and children's clothing Jeanne Lanvin at the turn of the 20th…
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.
South Holland
The most alluring (and aromatic) of Gouda's many cheese shops, this place next to the canal is full of tasty unpasturised farmer's cheese from local…
Rotterdam
This multifloor place is one of the largest bookshops in the country, with an excellent English-language fiction section and a large selection of travel…
Temple Bar
The winter home of the Cow's Lane market features the same clothing, crafts and accessories – just under a solid roof.
Bordeaux
Browse this attractive artisan-glass workshop and boutique for uniquely crafted mirrors, jewellery and objets deco (decorative objects) for the home.
Kinsale
Exquisite work by an ex-Waterford craftsperson who stands by the traditional 'deep-cutting, high-angle' style. A million tiny sparkles greet you as you…
Liège
Liège's top comic-book shop is especially strong on manga and if you don't read French there's still a fine range of contemporary cartoon-inspired…
Portree (Port Righ)
Skye Batiks is a cut above your average gift shop, selling a range of interesting crafts such as carved wood, jewellery and batik fabrics with Celtic…
The Dordogne
This fab caviste (wine merchant) has bottles stacked everywhere, hitting all price points from €5 to €300. Sample the wares at the in-store bar.
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Interesting to browse in even if you have no intention of buying, this immensely cool vaulted gallery displays the contemporary works of Portuguese…
Colmar
Edible art describes this chocolatier’s seasonally inspired truffles, pralines and nougat. Novelties include mini cupcakes and conker-shaped chocolates.
Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie
Strasbourg
Bakes scrumptious Alsatian gingerbread, macarons, raisin-stuffed kougelhopf and sablés (butter cookies) flavoured with nuts and spices.
Latin Quarter
Shop for fruit and veg (some organic), cheese, bread and so on at this welcoming, village-like food market that spills across place Maubert thrice weekly.
Derry (Londonderry)
One of Northern Ireland's best independent record shops, Cool Discs has a wide selection of music by Irish artists old and new and sells concert tickets.
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Save on gallery fees by buying direct from the artists at Amsterdam's art market. Some 60 Dutch and contemporary artists set up on the square every week.
Latin Quarter
A mouthwatering range of chocolates by several maîtres chocolatiers (master chocolate-makers) are laid out like jewels at this chocolate shop.
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
For quirky necklaces, earrings and brooches with designs such as frogs, ladybirds and exquisite mini Eiffel Towers, head to this divine little boutique.
County Kerry
As befits a writers' town, Listowel is blessed with an excellent independent bookshop in the shape of Woulfe's, stacked with a huge selection of titles.
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