Paris can rightly be called a dream city, which attracts tourists from all over the world throughout the year. To rest better remember, I want to take a piece of Paris to my homeland. It's enough to buy gifts and souvenirs for yourself and your relatives.
At every corner in Paris, you can find a huge number of small shops and kiosks that sell souvenirs. In order not to get lost among all the variety of souvenirs, you can get acquainted with the information that you can bring and what is brought from Paris most often.
What souvenirs to bring from Paris?
Among the mass of souvenirs, which are offered by French sellers, it is possible to note the following:
- postcards;
- key chains;
- T-shirts;
- scarves;
- clock;
- Posters;
- magnets.
Most souvenirs depict the most important tourist attraction of the French capital - the Eiffel Tower.
If you wander along the banks of the Seine, you can buy sculptures, frames, lithographs and engravings. And in the store at the Museum d'Orsay you can find reproductions of famous paintings and various souvenirs of museum subjects.
Near the medieval Notre-Dame de Paris on the shelves you can find paintings with a view of Paris, rare postage stamps and various original things that are found only in Paris.
The largest souvenir market is located near Port de Clignancourt, which is worth a visit.
The French sellers have a rule: the more things you buy, the less you pay. So, at a keychain cost of 2 euros for three pieces you will pay 5 euros, and for 7 trinkets - only 7 euros.
What kind of cosmetics to bring from Paris?
Paris is the universally recognized capital of cosmetics, perfumes and fashion. Therefore, the first place is the purchase of products of cosmetic companies Thierry Mugler Cosmetique, Chanel, Dior, Tom Ford, Mavala, Lancome, La Mer, Nars.
What kind of perfume to bring from Paris?
Perfume worth buying in the store Sephora (Sephora), which presents a huge number of elite brands for men and women: the flavors of Chanel , Christian Dior, Nina Ricci , Guerlain.
In the shopping centers of Paris (Prentan, Galerie Lafayette Department Store) perfume is cheaper than in separately located shops.
In the museum of perfumes Fragonard (Musée Fragonard) you can buy perfume products at affordable prices. Each fragrance has its own special name: "Kiss", "Fantasy", "Love Island".
What kind of wine to bring from Paris?
French wine has a divine taste. In the largest wine store in the center of Paris, you can taste the most popular varieties of wine. The price range for a wine drink ranges from 5 to 35 thousand euros per bottle, depending on the brand and the aging period.
The most popular types of wine are Bordeaux, Burgundy, Pommar, Carbonne, Alsace, Muscat, Sauternes, Sancerre, Fuagra, Beaujolais.
What cheese should I bring from Paris?
It is worth noting the excellent French cheeses. You should pay attention to such types of cheese as brie and camembert. However, they differ in specific taste and you need to ask sellers to pack cheese more tightly.
What to bring from Paris a child?
Little lovers of sweet can enjoy a real French pastry meringue and handmade chocolate. Such chocolate is sold in a tin can decorated with the views of Paris. After,
Of particular interest are design books, from which you can assemble a whole house on topics: home, school, farm. You can buy them in the book store FNAC (FNAC).
When buying souvenirs should be remembered that in places of mass congestion of tourists (Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris, Champs Elysees), prices for souvenir products are higher. If you walk away from the center of the capital, for example, at Mormatr, then similar souvenirs can be purchased at a price two times lower.