Saint-Germain-des-Prés
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
9 shops • 6 brands • All VAT refund eligible
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
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Sèvres
📍 17 Rue de Sèvres
75006 Paris
🕒 10:30 - 19:00
Unique architecture, former hotel swimming pool
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès at Le Bon Marché
📍 24 Rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Left Bank location inside department store
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Le Bon Marché - Fashion
📍 24 Rue de Sèvres, Ground Floor
75007 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:45
Fashion boutique inside Le Bon Marché
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Le Bon Marché - Beauty
📍 24 Rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 20:45
Fragrance & Beauty inside Le Bon Marché
Prada
Luxury Fashion
Prada Rue de Grenelle
📍 7 Rue de Grenelle
75006 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Saint-Germain boutique
Longchamp
Luxury Accessories
Longchamp Rue du Vieux Colombier
📍 21 Rue du Vieux-Colombier
75006 Paris
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Left Bank boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Maje
Contemporary Fashion
Maje Saint-Germain-des-Prés
📍 24 Rue Saint-Sulpice
75006 Paris
🕒 10:30 - 19:30
Left Bank boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Maje
Contemporary Fashion
Maje Rue de Sèvres
📍 15 Rue de Sèvres
75006 Paris
🕒 10:30 - 19:30
Near Le Bon Marché department store
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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 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 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 Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 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
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