Bordeaux
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Bordeaux
Discover VAT refund shopping in Bordeaux. Explore elegant boutiques in this wine capital. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
10 shopping districts • 602+ tax-free shops
Place de la Victoire
Student district with vintage shops and independent boutiques
ExploreRue Sainte-Catherine
Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street (1.2km)
ExploreGambetta
Triangle d'Or luxury shopping district
ExploreLes Chartrons
Historic wine quarter with antiques and trendy boutiques
ExploreMériadeck
Modern shopping center with 65+ stores
ExploreBordeaux Village
Riverside outlet village with brand discounts
ExploreSaint-Pierre
Medieval quarter with charming independent boutiques and local artisans
ExploreSaint-Michel
Creative eclectic district with vintage, thrift, and antique shops
ExploreFeatured Shops in Bordeaux
14 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Galeries Lafayette
Department Store
Galeries Lafayette Bordeaux
📍 11-19 Rue Sainte-Catherine
33000 Bordeaux
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Iconic department store on Europe's longest pedestrian shopping street
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Bordeaux Sainte-Catherine
📍 25 Rue Sainte-Catherine
33000 Bordeaux
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Main location on pedestrian shopping street
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Bordeaux Sainte-Catherine
📍 50-60 Rue Sainte-Catherine
33000 Bordeaux
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Large flagship store on main shopping street
Mango
Fast Fashion
Mango Bordeaux Sainte-Catherine
📍 24-30 Rue Sainte-Catherine
33000 Bordeaux
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
900m² flagship store with New Med concept
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux
📍 60 Cours de l'Intendance
33000 Bordeaux
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Triangle d'Or luxury district boutique
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Bordeaux
📍 2 Place Gambetta
33000 Bordeaux
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Exclusive boutique on luxury shopping avenue
Why Shop in Bordeaux with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
602+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
Instant Refunds
No waiting weeks for your money back
Digital Process
Upload receipts, scan at airport, done
Pro-tips from your AI tax-free shopper
Before making a purchase
Request custom invoice
When making a purchase
Pay in local currency
After shopping
Upload the invoice & receipt
When leaving the EU
Scan barcode at point of departure (airport, port, train station)
VAT Refund Essentials for France
What you can (and can't) VAT refund
- Eligible items: Handbags, leather goods, clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry, watches, beauty and makeup, sports equipment, apparel, souvenirs
- Not eligible: hotel stays, restaurants, transportation, alcohol, tobacco, second-hand items, airport duty-free purchases
France applies different VAT rates depending on the product category. Most physical goods like fashion, electronics, and beauty products are subject to the standard VAT rate of 20%. When shopping in Bordeaux, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €100.01 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €100.01 in total purchase value
- Eligibility: Non-EU permanent residents, under 6-month stay, purchasing goods for personal use
- Time limits: 3 months to validate the barcode at point of departure + 6 months to claim
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