Nantes
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Nantes
Discover VAT refund shopping in Nantes. From Passage Pommeraye to Graslin, explore Atlantic elegance. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
2 shopping districts • 45+ tax-free shops
Featured Shops in Nantes
13 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Galeries Lafayette
Department Store
Galeries Lafayette Nantes
📍 2 Rue de la Marne
44000 Nantes
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Department store near Place Graslin
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Nantes
📍 2 Rue Crébillon
44000 Nantes
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Flagship boutique on prestigious Rue Crébillon
Mauboussin
Jewelry & Watches
Mauboussin Nantes
📍 12 Rue Crébillon
44000 Nantes
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
French fine jewelry house on Rue Crébillon
Lacoste
Fashion & Accessories
Lacoste Nantes
📍 18 Rue Crébillon
44000 Nantes
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
French sportswear brand on Rue Crébillon
The Kooples
Fashion & Accessories
The Kooples Nantes
📍 8 Rue Crébillon
44000 Nantes
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
French contemporary fashion
COS
Fashion & Accessories
COS Nantes
📍 4 Rue Crébillon
44000 Nantes
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
H&M Group's premium brand for minimalist fashion
Why Shop in Nantes with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
45+ 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 Nantes, 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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