Lille
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Lille
Discover VAT refund shopping in Lille. From Vieux-Lille charm to Euralille modern, explore Flemish elegance. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
4 shopping districts • 180+ tax-free shops
Featured Shops in Lille
12 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Printemps
Department Store
Printemps Lille
📍 45 Rue Nationale
59800 Lille
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Department store on main shopping street
Sézane
Fashion & Accessories
Sézane Lille
📍 5 Rue de la Monnaie
59800 Lille
🕒 11:00 - 19:00
Popular French fashion brand in charming Vieux-Lille
Sandro
Fashion & Accessories
Sandro Lille
📍 12 Rue de la Grande Chaussée
59800 Lille
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
French fashion in Vieux-Lille
Claudie Pierlot
Fashion & Accessories
Claudie Pierlot Lille
📍 8 Place Louise de Bettignies
59800 Lille
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Near charming Place Louise de Bettignies
Ba&sh
Fashion & Accessories
Ba&sh Lille
📍 18 Rue de la Monnaie
59800 Lille
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
French bohemian fashion in Vieux-Lille
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Lille Béthune
📍 39 Rue de Béthune
59800 Lille
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Large store on main shopping street
Why Shop in Lille with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
180+ 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 Lille, 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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