Must-see shopping in Western Europe

  • Fromagerie Maury

    Latin Quarter

    This wonderful little fromagerie feels more like a farm shop you'd find in the countryside than an inner-city Parisian boutique. Organic eggs sit in straw…

  • Jacques Genin

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    There is no sweeter souvenir to take home from Paris than a smart JG-embossed box of chocolates, pâtes de fruit (fruit jellies) or a handful of flavoured…

  • Het Faire Oosten

    Amsterdam

    The perfect place to pick up an interesting gift or souvenir, Het Faire Oosten is stocked with beautiful homewares, quirky books, accessories and clothing…

  • Moulin Roty

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Beloved French children's brand Moulin Roty is stocked in department stores and boutiques, but this is the company's only premises of its own in Paris…

  • Alain Hess Fromager

    Beaune

    This treasure trove of gourmet regional foodstuffs, including cheeses, mustards and wines, will tempt the devil in you. Don't miss the Délice de Pommard,…

  • La Cave Le Verre Volé

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    One of Paris' largest collections of natural wines is stocked at this wondrous wine shop. Its famous bistro is located by Canal St-Martin, and its…

  • Legrand Filles & Fils

    Paris

    Tucked inside Galerie Vivienne since 1880, Legrand sells fine wine and all the accoutrements: corkscrews, tasting glasses, decanters etc. It also has a…

  • Five Leaves Bookshop

    Nottingham

    Opened as an extension of its own publishing imprint in 2013, this splendid independent bookshop is hidden down a passageway off Low Row. In addition to…

  • Hamleys

    The West End

    The biggest and oldest toy emporium in the world, Hamleys houses six floors of fun for kids of all ages, from the basement's Star Wars and Harry Potter…

  • Catherine Best Studio

    Guernsey

    This beautifully restored windmill is the original studio of local award-winning jewellery designer, Catherine Best. The jewellery is set with precious…

  • St Aidan's Winery

    Northumberland Coast

    Mead made on Lindisfarne by St Aidan's Winery to a traditional Roman recipe using locally drawn water and honey. Free tastings let you try its three…

  • Chocolates de Beatriz

    Faro

    Chocolates made in Odemira in the neighbouring Alentejo region are enticingly displayed in glass cabinets at this little shop. Dark, milk and white…

  • Bières Cultes Jussieu

    Latin Quarter

    At any one time this beer-lovers' fantasyland stocks around 500 different craft and/or international brews, along with four on tap to taste on the spot…

  • Cave de la Tour

    Nice

    Since 1947, locals have been trusting the owners of this atmospheric cave (wine celler) to find the best wines from across the Alpes-Maritimes and Var. It…

  • La Samaritaine

    Paris

    One of Paris' four big department stores, the 10-storey La Samaritaine is finally emerging from its much-contested and drawn-out 15-year, €700-million…

  • Gribouille

    Honfleur

    A favourite of both locals and out-of-towners in the know, Gribouille is one shop you should not miss. This small store is packed to the ceiling with fine…

  • Spree

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Allow plenty of time to browse this super-stylish boutique-gallery, with a carefully selected collection of designer fashion put together by stylist…

  • Posthumus

    Medieval Centre & Red Light District

    Established in 1865, this wonderfully preserved shop with original timber cabinetry produces lacquer stamps for wax seals (and sells sealing wax), brass…

  • La Garçonnière

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    One of those achingly way-too-cool-for-school addresses, this concept store sizzles with gift ideas for your homme: clever board games, French wine…

  • Popins

    Bordeaux

    Only in Bordeaux, a city known for its rampant bicycle culture, could a shop come up with such an inspired invention: clip-on umbrella stands for bikes,…

  • Maison Georges Larnicol

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Coco-ginger bites, caramels and chocolate sculptures are among the sweet treats created by this master chocolate maker from Brittany. But it's his syrupy,…

  • Scar-id Store

    Miragaia

    This modern concept store is rightfully positioned in the midst of Porto’s art district, where it showcases the wares of Portuguese designers. Owners…

  • Gare du Midi Market

    Brussels

    Said to be the biggest market in Europe, this sprawl of colourful stalls next to the railway lines has an international flavour, with North African and…

  • Beillevaire

    Bordeaux

    This artisan fromager and crémier is a sheer delight for local foodies who shop here for boutique cheeses and creamy yellow butter hand-moulded in fat…

  • Hazel Mountain Chocolate

    Galway City

    Truffles using Burren-produced Hazel Mountain chocolate are made on-site daily at this airy, contemporary shop behind a duck-egg-blue facade. It doubles…

  • Sabbia Rosa

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Only French-sourced fabrics (silk from Lyon, lace from Calais) are used by lingerie designer Sabbia Rosa for her ultra-luxe range at this boutique, open…

  • Algarve Rock

    Faro

    The Algarve's first craft brewery opened in 2018, producing organic, preservative-free, vegan brews inspired by the region, such as piri-piri pilsner and…

  • Deyrolle

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Overrun with creatures such as lions, tigers, zebras and storks, taxidermist Deyrolle opened in 1831. In addition to stuffed animals (for rent and sale),…

  • La Binouze

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Over 600 craft beers from across France and around the world are stocked at this beer emporium. Pick them up to take away or taste them on site,…

  • Oliva & Co

    Ribeira

    Everything you ever wanted to know about Portuguese olive oil becomes clear at this experiential store, which maps out the country's six Protected…

  • Made by Moi

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    'Made by Me', aka handmade, is the driver of this appealing boutique on trendy rue Oberkampf – a perfect address to buy unusual gifts, from women's…

  • Bonpoint

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    The flagship store of luxury children's wear label, Bonpoint, is worth a meander even if you don't have money to spend. Filling several rooms of a 17th…

  • Cheshire Oaks Outlet Centre

    Chester

    Britain's largest shopping outlet, Cheshire Oaks has 145 stores offering discounts of up to 60% on goods from previous seasons. The village layout means…

  • Catherine Best

    Jersey

    Jersey's last working tower mill is home to the workshop and studio of internationally renowned jewellery designer, Guernsey local Catherine Best, who has…

  • Verso Branco

    Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela

    'Free verse' is the name of this split-level design store, where Fernando has a story for every object. The high-ceilinged space showcases Portuguese…

  • Faguo

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Few brands are as conscious of their carbon footprint as this Paris-based fashion company that plants a tree in France for each product it sells, and has…

  • Chocolate House Natalie Bonn

    Luxembourg City

    Chocolatier Natalie Bonn and her two daughters handcraft pralines, truffles and 18 different chocolate spreads (including chilli, pistachio and strawberry…

  • Fromagerie Laurent Dubois

    Latin Quarter

    One of the best fromageries (cheese shops) in Paris, this cheese-lover’s nirvana is filled with to-die-for delicacies, such as St-Félicien with Périgord…

  • Four des Navettes

    Marseille

    Opened in 1781, this is the oldest bakery in Marseille; it's been passed down between three families, and it still uses the original 18th-century oven. It…

  • Eataly

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Lovers of Italian food will have a field day in this culinary paradise combining several eateries with market counters selling meat, breads, cheese, fresh…

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