The 1st arrondissement is a heavenly spot for shoppers! Elegant and trendy shops line the refined Rue de Rivoli, popular Place des Victoires and surround the beautiful gardens at the Palais Royal. Located within easy walking distance of the Louvre Museum, these are spots dedicated shoppers won’t want to miss!
Rue de Rivoli
Only in Paris can fashion, shopping and elegance be combined in such a fabulous way like the arcaded Rue de Rivoli running along the Tuileries gardens and Louvre Museum. Walking down the shop-lined street, be prepared to find so many stores you won’t be able to visit them all in one day. And it doesn’t even end there, because then you have all the side streets to explore, which are filled with tons of original boutiques and fashion stores. Follow Rue de Rivoli all the way to the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville where you’ll find BHV – one of the biggest department stores in Paris where you’ll find fashions, home décor and everything in between (See Department Stores section below for more details)
Jardin du Palais Royal
After a day of visiting museums and shopping, the peaceful Jardin du Palais Royal is a wonderful spot to rest. Surrounded on three sides by arcaded buildings, the Palais Royal gardens are more intimate and private than the larger Tuileries Gardens nearby. After relaxing in the beautiful garden setting, explore the surrounding arcades lined with restaurants, art galleries and boutiques.
Place des Victoires
The Place des Victoires is an elegant circle designed in the 17th-century by the well-known French architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, the architect behind the splendor of Versailles. Situated on the border between the 1st and 2nd arrondissements, the Place del Victoires is located in an upscale neighborhood filled with shops by some of Paris’ top designers as well as boutiques by up and coming and cutting edge designers. Enjoy window shopping along the refined streets around Place des Victoires.
Place Vendôme
Place Vendôme is one of the seats of elegance in the 1st arrondissement. This grand square is surrounded by 18th-century arcaded buildings and at the center stands the tall column built by Napoleon to celebrate the victory of the Battle of Austerlitz. For a taste of opulence, stop by the Ritz Hotel, where you can find Michelin starred restaurants and a wonderful bar to relax in. If you’re staying in one of Paris Perfect’s luxury rental apartments near Place Vendôme, you can enjoy all of the perks of the neighborhood without breaking the bank with a stay at the Ritz. Stroll around Place Vendôme, where you’ll find some of the biggest names in fashion and jewelry in the world, including Cartier, Bulgari, Chanel, Tiffany’s, Dior, Van Cleef & Arpels, Rolex, Montblanc and many more.
Location: 1st arrondissement, Rue de Rivoli, Place Vendôme, Jardin du Palais Royal, Place des Victoires
Métro: Concorde (1, 8, 12), Tuileries (1), Palais Royal Musée du Louvre (1, 7)
