Paris
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Paris
Discover VAT refund shopping in Paris. From the Champs-Élysées to Le Marais, explore luxury boutiques and fashion districts. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
25 shopping districts • 1300+ tax-free shops
Champs-Élysées
Flagship luxury stores and international brands
ExploreLe Marais
Contemporary fashion and concept stores
Explore8th Arrondissement
Ultra-luxury fashion houses and haute couture
ExploreSaint-Germain-des-Prés
Designer boutiques and luxury department stores
ExploreOpéra District
Department stores and international brands
ExplorePlace Vendôme
High jewelry and luxury watches
ExploreRue Saint-Honoré
Historic luxury shopping street
ExploreAvenue Montaigne
Most exclusive fashion avenue in Paris
ExploreFeatured Shops in Paris
18 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Galeries Lafayette
Department Store
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
📍 40 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Flagship store with iconic glass dome, VAT refund desk on site
Printemps
Department Store
Printemps Haussmann
📍 64 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Historic luxury department store, rooftop terrace with Eiffel Tower views
Le Bon Marché
Department Store
Le Bon Marché
📍 24 Rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Paris's oldest department store, elegant Left Bank location, La Grande Épicerie gourmet food hall
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Maison Champs-Élysées
📍 101 Avenue des Champs-Élysées
75008 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Flagship Maison store, multiple floors showcasing full collection
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Flagship - Faubourg Saint-Honoré
📍 24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris
🕒 10:30 - 18:30
1,700 sqm - Largest Hermès store in Europe, historic flagship
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel 31 Cambon
📍 31 Rue Cambon
75001 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Historic flagship where Coco Chanel lived and worked, Fashion, Eyewear, Watches, Fine Jewelry
Why Shop in Paris with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
1300+ 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 Paris, 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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