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Which are the best cities to shop in? Writer, Ellie Clare, has
been to five cities around the world to find out. This week,
she writes about Paris.
I went to Paris in June. It’s a lovely city for sightseeing
at that time of year, but it’s also a great place to find
high-quality fashion. I started in the boutiques and
visited all the top names, including Cartier, Chanel,
Christian Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent. I’ve never seen
such beautiful things, but they are, of course, expensive.
I bought some perfume and moved on to the huge
department stores of Paris. Two of the most famous
are Printemps and Galeries Lafayette and they are
definitely good places to visit. One place I found
disappointing was The Champs-Elysées. In the old days,
it was a great place for fashion, but now there are too
many fast-food restaurants, banks, airline offices,
shopping centres, and cinemas aimed at tourists.
Don’t waste your time there!
After the shops, I tried the markets. One of the most
famous places to find treasures in Paris is the flea
market. There are three main flea markets and they are
situated around the old gates of the city. I spent hours
walking around these fascinating places and while I was
there, I discovered the meaning of the name flea
market. Hundreds of years ago, the royal family gave
away their old clothes, but they were full of little
insects – fleas, of course! One stall holder told me that
the best time to find treasures at the market is before
the crowds arrive, usually between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.
But that was a bit early for me. I was enjoying Paris
night life too much! There are also open-air markets all
around the city where you can buy flowers, clothes,
pets, food, and many other things. And if you want to
buy a book, visit the rows of bookstalls along the River
Seine. You can find some great bargains there, or you
can spend hours just looking.
If you want to buy half of Paris or if you just want to
walk around and look, you’ll love the experience. Paris
is a great place to shop!
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