Confluences Shopping Centre
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Confluences Shopping Centre
4 shops • 4 brands • All VAT refund eligible
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Confluence
📍 112 Cours Charlemagne
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Modern riverside shopping center
Mango
Fast Fashion
Mango Confluence
📍 112 Cours Charlemagne
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Modern riverside shopping destination
Apple
Electronics
Apple Confluence
📍 112 Cours Charlemagne
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Apple Store in modern Confluence district
Sephora
Beauty & Cosmetics
Sephora Confluence
📍 112 Cours Charlemagne
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Beauty megastore in Confluence
Why Shop in Confluences Shopping Centre with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
60+ 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
Shop by Category
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 Confluences Shopping Centre, 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 Confluences Shopping Centre, 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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