Presqu'île
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Presqu'île
8 shops • 7 brands • All VAT refund eligible
Printemps
Department Store
Printemps Lyon
📍 42 Rue de la République
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Historic department store on main pedestrian shopping street
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Rue de la République
📍 41-43 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot
69001 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Presqu'île location near pedestrian shopping district
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Rue de la République
📍 Rue de la République
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Main pedestrian shopping street location
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Lyon
📍 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot
69001 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Carré d'Or luxury shopping district
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Lyon
📍 96 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Standalone boutique in Presqu'île
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Parfums at Printemps Lyon
📍 42 Rue de la République
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Hermès Parfums counter inside Printemps department store
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel at Printemps Lyon
📍 42 Rue de la République
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Beauty boutique inside Printemps Lyon department store
Sézane
Fashion & Accessories
L'Appartement Sézane Lyon
📍 31 Rue du Président Édouard Herriot
69002 Lyon
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Presqu'île location, faces Saint-Nizier church, opened October 2023
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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 Presqu'île, 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 Presqu'île, 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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