Capitole
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Capitole
10 shops • 9 brands • All VAT refund eligible
Galeries Lafayette
Department Store
Galeries Lafayette Toulouse
📍 4-8 Rue Lapeyrouse
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Department store on Rue d'Alsace Lorraine
The Kooples
Fashion & Accessories
The Kooples Toulouse
📍 15 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
French contemporary fashion
Comptoir des Cotonniers
Fashion & Accessories
Comptoir des Cotonniers Toulouse
📍 28 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
French women's fashion on main shopping street
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Toulouse Alsace-Lorraine
📍 52 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Flagship store on Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Toulouse Saint-Rome
📍 18 Rue Saint-Rome
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
On lively cobblestone Rue Saint-Rome
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Toulouse
📍 45 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Large store on main shopping street
Mango
Fast Fashion
Mango Toulouse
📍 38 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Spanish fashion on Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
Sephora
Beauty & Cosmetics
Sephora Toulouse
📍 30 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Beauty store on main shopping street
Soulery
Fashion & Accessories
Soulery Toulouse
📍 36 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
High-end men's clothing store with knowledgeable staff
Apple
Electronics
Apple Toulouse
📍 3 Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine
31000 Toulouse
🕒 10:00 - 19:30
Apple Store on main shopping street
Why Shop in Capitole 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 Capitole, 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 Capitole, 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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