The West End
Beautiful branch of the giant bookshop chain in a gorgeous 19th-century terracotta building in the heart of London university land.
Must-see shopping in Western Europe
Fontainebleau
Get all your outdoor gear needs here: climbing, trail running, camping, guidebooks and more. It rents crashpads and climbing shoes.
The Lake District
High-end outdoor gear (including premium brands like Paramo, Icebreaker, Fjällraven and SmartWool) with very knowledgeable staff.
Utrecht
Choco marvels galore including models of the Domtoren fashioned from top-quality chocolate.
Nice
Delectable macaroons and chocolates from pâtissier (pastry chef) Pascal Lac. There are three other branches around town.
Nice
This shop in the stylish Carré d'Or district carries a wide selection of French wines, including the locally produced Bellet AOC.
Portree (Port Righ)
A sweet-smelling gift shop that specialises in handmade soaps and cosmetics made using natural ingredients and aromatherapy oils.
Paris
Welcoming and well priced, this small fromagerie is sumptuously stocked with exceptional and often hard-to-find cheeses.
Antwerp
Designer leather handbags handmade in the back workshop by Russia-analyst-turned-designer Klaar. Prices are in the €600 range.
Paris
This wonderful shop at the northern end of the Jardin du Palais Royal specialises in music boxes, new and old, from Switzerland.
County Mayo
This excellent community nonprofit bookshop is a tremendous place for a browse, and serves as a kind of cafe and social hub too.
Cumbria & the Lakes
Fromage fans will be in seventh heaven at this fine cheese emporium, with a particular focus on producers from northern England.
Toulouse
Rummage through jewellery stalls, boxes of vinyl, vintage knick-knack displays and more at this 80-stall market each Wednesday.
Kirkwall
The Longship, established in 1859, has Orkney-made crafts, food, gifts and exquisite designer jewellery across adjacent shops.
Lagos
Lagos' covered market is an intriguing place to wander, and a great spot to stock up on fresh produce and super-fresh seafood.
Nice
A must for antiques-lovers, this place gathers multiple dealers under a single roof in the heart of Nice's Port neighbourhood.
Cork City
O'Conaill creates exquisite handmade chocolates; don't leave Cork without sampling its delicious Chocolatier's Hot Chocolate.
Glasgow
There are always high-quality exhibitions and prints displayed at this well laid-out gallery. There's an entrance on King St.
Nancy
At Daum’s flagship shop you can admire limited-edition crystal knick-knacks and jewellery, often with a naturalistic theme.
Nottingham
Over 250,000 records (vinyl only; no CDs) cram every conceivable floor, wall and ceiling space at this music lover's nirvana.
Évora
One of many shops along Rua 5 de Outubro, this was the first – and is still one of the best – that sells cork products.
Paris
New releases, rerelases and secondhand '60s, '70s and '80s vinyl are all stocked at this haphazardly catalogued record shop.
Lille
A beer-lover's dream, this little shop stocks over 400 artisanal brews from both the French and Belgian sides of the border.
Beaune
This caviste (wine shop) along Beaune's main east–west thoroughfare stocks an excellent selection of local wines.
Isle of Skye Crafts@Over the Rainbow
Portree (Port Righ)
Crammed with colourful knitwear and cross-stitch kits, lambswool and cashmere scarves, plus all kinds of interesting gifts.
The Lake District
A bookworm's delight, with a super selection of Lakeland-themed books, as well as scores of fiction and non-fiction titles.
Rotterdam
If you are keen to dress à la mode when in Rotterdam, this vintage shop is a good place to source the appropriate pieces.
Paris
This unpretentious wine store supports independent vineyards and has an interesting selection of bottles for under €15.
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Clued-up DJs head for this music store that stocks second-hand vinyl and the latest house, dance and electronica grooves.
Amsterdam
Browse for hip threads, unique homewares and must-have accessories at this stylish store with a few branches around town.
Paris
One of the top Parisian designers from the 1960s on, YSL was the first to incorporate non-European styles into his work.
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Diane-de-Poytiers, run by the same family for three generations, sells delicious nougat and offers nougat factory tours.
De Pijp
Unique casual clothing, bags, jewellery and homewares by Dutch and Scandinavian designers fill Raak's shelves and racks.
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
Owned by renowned chef Patrick Henriroux, this cafe, deli and wine shop sells tantalisingly packaged gourmet goodies.
Yonne
Food-and-wine lovers should head for Maison Paillot, which combines a charcuterie/deli with a well-stocked wine cellar.
County Clare
A must-stop shop for Irish music, with instruments, musical paraphernalia and a wealth of info about the local scene.
Maastricht
Multilevel shopping arcade fronted to the south by a medieval-house facade. Focuses mainly on clothing and fashion.
Slijterij Speciaal Bierwinkel Den Gouwen Aar
South Holland
More than 900 types of beer, spirits and wines are displayed on wooden shelves at this canal-house speciality shop.
Amsterdam
Lovely neighbourhood bookstore with a well-curated selection of English novels, travel guides and children's books.
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