Rue Sainte-Catherine
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Rue Sainte-Catherine
5 shops • 5 brands • 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
Apple
Electronics
Apple Bordeaux
📍 Rue Sainte-Catherine
33000 Bordeaux
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Apple Store on main shopping street
Why Shop in Rue Sainte-Catherine with TravelMoney
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Digital Process
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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
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%. Lower rates apply to essential items such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, food, and books. When shopping in Rue Sainte-Catherine, 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 (can be across multiple merchants and purchases)
- 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
How It Works
- Shop: Request invoice to "Travel Money" + Paris address
- Upload: Invoice/receipt in app immediately
- Validate: Scan barcodes at point of departure before leaving (2+ hours notice)
- Claim: Up to 75% bigger refund vs typical stores
When Leaving the EU
When departing the EU from Rue Sainte-Catherine, scan the barcode on your TravelMoney app at your point of departure (airport, port, or train station).
Critical Success Factors
- Invoice must show "Travel Money" name + specific Paris address
- Complete app profile before departure
- Keep purchases in carry-on for inspection
- End trip in app 2+ hours before departure
For Shoppers
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