When it comes to Fashion, the Triangle d’Or is where every Woman Dreams of Shopping in Paris.
This Paris shopping mecca is formed by Avenue Montaigne, Avenue George V and Rue Francois 1er in the 8th arrondissement just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. This is the heart of Paris’ Haute Couture shops and the finest fashion houses in the world. They includes Dior, Chanel, Ferragamo, Dolce e Gabbana, Prada, Valentino, Bulgari, Gucci and many more. The Grand Couturiers (major designers) of Paris are mostly clustered around the famous Avenue Montaigne. When you shop in the Triangle d’Or in Paris, there are so many flagship stores on this street that you will be overwhelmed with the Paris shopping possibilities.
Yves Saint Laurent, one of Paris’ most influential designers established his headquarters and made a monument of their flagship store. Continue your Paris shopping spree at Bulgari where you’ll find their gorgeous jewelry on display. Shop at S.F. Dupont for the most prestigious writing instruments in the world.
Shopping in Paris for luxurious designer linens? Porthault Linens (Linge de Maison) is based here. Looking for that special perfume in Paris? No problem! Caron’s shop, located in the Triangle D’Or of Paris, is a French institution for Parisian women.
[WPSM_COLORBOX id=985]Continue your Paris Shopping excursion around the corner on Avenue George V where you can shop at Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Gianfranco Ferré, Givenchy, and Kenzo. Along Rue Francois 1er, enjoy shopping at Rochas, Courrèges, and Balmain on this beautiful street.
Head toward the Champs Élysées to shop at trendy Zara and the last word in cosmetics: Sephora’s flagship store. You will pass the Louis Vuitton flagship store and won’t be able to resist a stop even if it’s just to enjoy a look at their gorgeous luggage and bags.
For an elegant break during your Paris shopping spree in the Triangle d’Or, stop in at the legendary Four Seasons, George V or the Plaza Athénée (famous for the last episode of Sex and the City) for tea or a three-star meal!
Neighbourhood Life:
The focal point of tourists that are fans of luxury brands, the triangle d´or is first and foremost a neighborhood in the truest sense: take tea on the patio of the Petit Palais; kiss your lover in square Jean Perrin; daydream in Notre Dame de la Consolation; try all the tiny bistros from La Tremoille to the Boccador. Voilà! A few little pleasures by way of introduction.
Opening Hours: Most stores are open from Monday to Saturday, from 10 am – 7 pm. Remember that if you aren’t ready for the price tag of an original Chanel suit, the Paris sales are in January and July and are often well worth a visit.
Location: 8th arrondissement, The Triangle d’Or is the posh neighborhood contained by Avenue George V, Avenue Montaigne and Rue François 1er
Métro: Alma Marceau (9), George V (1)
