Shopping in Paris on December.?

Question

I'm planning on taking a 4 day vacation in Parisdec.16-19. Is it cheaper to buy designer stuff like Chanel and LV there with the tax thingy in the airport?

Another thing, where in Paris can i find flea markets or really not-so-expensive boutiques where I can find clothes and stuff that I can only find in Paris. I need all the help I can get coz im only staing for 4 days and Ive never been there. I can't afford to get lost and all. haha Merci beacoup!

Answer 1

The biggest flea market is the one in St. Ouen. Its very easy to get to, Just take the Metro to the Porte de Clignancourt stop. After exiting the Metro, walk under the overpass and take the first left at the rue de Rosiers to reach the center of the market.

http://www.parispuces.com/en/historique/...

Answer 2

Oh goodness, getting lost is part of the flea-market experience, at least in St Ouen.

There are smaller ones around the city, but I'm not sure you'll find any "underground designer" clothing there.

Better off staying in the city, around Bastille, le Marais, popping into a few shops there, and if the price doesn't suit, just ask where you could find clothes in the same "esprit" but for a smaller bank account.

and PLEASE ask them before if they speak english, nothing a parisian hates more than some-one assuming they speak the language.