Opéra District
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Opéra District
14 shops • 8 brands • All VAT refund eligible
Galeries Lafayette
Department Store
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
📍 40 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Flagship store with iconic glass dome, VAT refund desk on site
Printemps
Department Store
Printemps Haussmann
📍 64 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Historic luxury department store, rooftop terrace with Eiffel Tower views
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Galeries Lafayette
📍 40 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Inside Galeries Lafayette department store
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
📍 40 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Ground floor location, full boutique including watches & jewelry
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès at Printemps Haussmann
📍 64 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Level 1 - Beauty Market includes Hermès makeup
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Galeries Lafayette Haussmann - Fashion
📍 40 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Fashion boutique inside Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Galeries Lafayette Haussmann - Beauty
📍 40 Boulevard Haussmann, Ground & 1st Floor
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Fragrance & Beauty inside Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Galeries Lafayette Haussmann - Jewelry
📍 40 Boulevard Haussmann, Ground Floor
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Watches & Fine Jewelry inside Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Printemps Haussmann - Fashion
📍 64 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Women's Fashion boutique inside Printemps Haussmann
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Printemps Haussmann - Beauty
📍 61 Rue Caumartin
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Fragrance & Beauty inside Printemps Haussmann
Zara
Fashion & Accessories
Zara Opera
📍 2 Rue Halévy
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Largest Zara in France
Sephora
Beauty & Cosmetics
Sephora Opera
📍 4 Rue Halévy
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Near Palais Garnier opera house
Sephora
Beauty & Cosmetics
Sephora Haussmann
📍 21-23 Boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
H&M
Fashion & Accessories
H&M Opera
📍 88 Rue de Rivoli
75004 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Large Rivoli location
Why Shop in Opéra District with TravelMoney
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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 Opéra District, 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 Opéra District, 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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For Merchants
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