Fashionistas take note: Paris, the shopping capital, is pulling out all the stops with a new edition of its winter sales, “Soldes by Paris.” Twice per year, in January and July, retailers liquidate their previous season’s collections, offering reductions of up to 70% on the price displayed. To make the most of the event, some stores extend their opening hours in the evening and also open on Sunday.
In Paris, the 2010 winter sales will start on January 6th and will finish on February 9th. The operation is being organized for the fourth year in a row by the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau in collaboration with the Paris delegation of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the City of Paris, and ATOUT FRANCE.
Shops, cultural sites, and service providers will be taking part in the operation with a host of special offers for customers: longer opening hours, special gifts, and unique privileges. Paris will be rolling out the red carpet for residents and visitors once again this year!
In addition, nearly 300 hotels, restaurants, and tour operators under the banner of the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau are taking part in Soldes by Paris with a range of special offers for visitors. Take advantage of these good deals, discounts, gifts and other exclusive privileges to get the most out of your stay!
To learn more, visit the Soldes by Paris official Web site (in English).
You can also benefit from duty-free shopping if you are not a European citizen, are over 15 years old, and have made your purchases (over €175) within the last three months. To be reimbursed for 12% of the VAT (value added tax), ask for “Tax-free Shopping France” receipts in the tax-free tourist stores. Have them stamped at customs and return the pink stamped copies within the three months in the pre-stamped envelope that you received when you paid for your purchase(s). Click here for more information.
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