Lyon
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Lyon
Discover VAT refund shopping in Lyon. From Presqu'île to Part-Dieu, explore French elegance. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
10 shopping districts • 1368+ tax-free shops
Westfield La Part-Dieu
Europe's largest urban shopping center with 300+ stores
ExploreConfluences Shopping Centre
Modern architecture with 60+ stores and riverside location
ExploreCarré de Soie
Shopping & leisure complex with IMAX cinema
ExplorePresqu'île
Main shopping district with luxury Carré d'Or and 3,000+ shops
ExploreVieux Lyon
Historic old town with artisan shops and silk heritage
ExploreLes Puces du Canal
France's 2nd largest flea market with 400 sellers
ExploreMarché de la Création
Sunday artisan market with 150 art creators
ExploreCroix-Rousse
Bohemian hillside district with indie boutiques and silk heritage
ExploreFeatured Shops in Lyon
16 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Galeries Lafayette
Department Store
Galeries Lafayette Part-Dieu
📍 42 Boulevard Eugène Deruelle
69003 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Major department store in Europe's largest urban shopping center
Printemps
Department Store
Printemps Lyon
📍 42 Rue de la République
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Historic department store on main pedestrian shopping street
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Rue de la République
📍 41-43 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot
69001 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Presqu'île location near pedestrian shopping district
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Rue de la République
📍 Rue de la République
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Main pedestrian shopping street location
Mango
Fast Fashion
Mango Part-Dieu
📍 Centre Commercial Part-Dieu
69003 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Europe's largest urban shopping center
Apple
Electronics
Apple Part-Dieu
📍 Centre Commercial Part-Dieu
69003 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Apple Store in major shopping center
Why Shop in Lyon with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
1368+ 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 Lyon, 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
For Shoppers
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