Would you believe me if I told you that one of the best shopping streets in Paris is hidden just around the corner from the Eiffel Tower? Follow along with me, and I’ll share with you this little shopping secret in Paris’ 15th arrondissement, just across the beautiful Champ de Mars gardens from our favorite neighborhood in the 7th arrondissement. It’s called rue du Commerce, a very appropriate name for a wonderful shopping street. There are over one hundred boutiques packed into this lovely tree-lined street. It’s very much a shopper’s delight!
We’ve named Rue du Commerce the Best Hidden Shopping Street in Paris for its excellent selection of popular brand shops, small boutiques and traditional Parisian charm. Located in the 15th arrondissement just a short stroll from the Eiffel Tower, this is where Parisians head when looking for the latest trends without the expensive price tags. There’s something for everyone along Rue du Commerce with over 100 shops along the way! With limited traffic along the narrow one-way street, you can easily crisscross your way down the street hitting your favorite shops.
Monoprix: Don’t miss a stop here. At the corner of Rue du Commerce and Boulevard de Grenelle, be sure to visit the Monoprix store for a truly Parisian experience. Much like Target in America, you’ll find a little bit of everything at the Monoprix, including fashion, make up, skin care products, home decorations and a full supermarket on the upper level.
Stop in at the Monoprix (think the French version of Target) at the corner of Rue du Commerce and Boulevard de Grenelle, where you’ll find affordable fashions, household and beauty products on the first level and a huge grocery store on the second level. Monoprix is a fun spot to explore alongside the locals.
After a stop in Monoprix, head down Rue du Commerce, where you’ll find an excellent selection of shops, including: Sephora, Libertie, Marionnaud (great for discount perfumes), Princesse Tamtam, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Kookaï, Gap, André, Pimkie, Etam, L’Occitane, Petit Bateau, Geox, The Body Shop, Esprit and so many more.
This street is very popular with local families and residents and is conveniently close to many of our apartments in the neighboring 7th area. It is lined with shops, cafés, bakeries and the pretty Place du Commerce for resting your feet is a good choice for a leisurely morning or afternoon’s shopping in Paris.
Location: 15th arrondissement, Rue du Commerce from Boulevard de Grenelle to Rue des Entrepreneurs
Métro: La Motte-Picquet Grenelle (8), Commerce (8), Avenue Emile Zola (10)
The first time I walked along the rue du Commerce, I realized I’d stumbled across one of the best shopping streets in Paris. Not only for the selection, which covers everything from one-of-a-kind boutiques to affordable fashions, but because I was shopping where the locals go. As I stepped out in the street to take a few photos, I relished the fact that I was the only person in sight with a camera. If you’re visiting Paris, it’s a short walk from many of our vacation rentals in the 7th arrondissement.
