Nice
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Nice
Discover VAT refund shopping in Nice. From Carré d'Or luxury to Avenue Jean Médecin, explore Riviera elegance. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
2 shopping districts • 35+ tax-free shops
Featured Shops in Nice
14 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Galeries Lafayette
Department Store
Galeries Lafayette Nice Masséna
📍 6 Avenue Jean Médecin
06000 Nice
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Second most visited store by international tourists after Paris. 13,000 m² across 5 levels with 600 brands including Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Saint Laurent
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Nice
📍 2 Avenue de Suède
06000 Nice
🕒 10:30 - 19:00
Flagship boutique in the prestigious Carré d'Or luxury district
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Nice
📍 6 Rue Paradis
06000 Nice
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Boutique on pedestrianized Rue Paradis in the Carré d'Or
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Nice
📍 8 Avenue de Verdun
06000 Nice
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Located on prestigious Avenue de Verdun in the Carré d'Or
Cartier
Jewelry & Watches
Cartier Nice
📍 4 Avenue de Verdun
06000 Nice
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Jewelry and watch boutique in the Carré d'Or
Gucci
Luxury Fashion
Gucci Nice
📍 2 Avenue de Verdun
06000 Nice
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Located in the luxury Carré d'Or district
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Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
35+ 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 Nice, 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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For Merchants
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