Comments on: Paris: A fashion fanatic’s (Cheapo-friendly) shopping tour

By: Kath

Kath — Sat, 04 May 2013 08:22:51 +0000

Hi. Do you have any advice on plus sized bargain fashion in Paris? I am size 18 but hope to be size 16 by the time I go!

By: aria

aria — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:42:57 +0000

hi, ive read so much about sympa.i wanted to know if the cheap stuff is brand new?or used?second hand? thanks!

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:21:53 +0000

Thanks for the tips…What about great shopping in July? Is there any special sales or discounts that my 13 year old daughter and I should know about?

Thanks!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 01 May 2011 16:13:45 +0000

Wow, great tips! I just got back but will definitely keep this for next time. You’re definitely qualified to lead a sale shopping tour of Paris!

By: Bethie

Bethie — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:48:07 +0000

Great tips! Beware though, it seems the Zara turtlenecks are only intended for those with the tiniest necks!

By: Theadora

Theadora — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:41:45 +0000

Dear Megan and Brenda,

Thanks for your comments! The big sales in Paris are held in January and June, and typically last about six weeks. This is when you’ll find the drastic price cuts. At the end of the sale, several Zara locations serve as the “last stop” for the clothes that don’t sell at the shops elsewhere in the city. Please note: Zara rotates the “last stops.” The large, multi-level shops usually get picked. By the way, Sympa in Montmartre discounts their clothing all year long.

Here are the Zara addresses:

(1) Zara at the Félix Potin building
140 bis, rue de Rennes
Metro: Rennes

(2) Zara at Samaritaine department store
75 Rue de Rivoli
Metro: Louvre Rivoli or Pont-Neuf

(3) Also, the Zara on boulevard Haussmann sometimes serves as one of the “last stops.” It’s situated kitty-corner from Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.
39 Boulevard Haussmann
Metro: Havre-Caumartin or Gare Saint-Lazare

Here’s the address for the Saint-Germain-des-Prés shoe shop:
AM Studio
38 rue Dauphine
Metro: Pont Neuf

If you have additional questions, please ask! Let us know what you find!

Happy hunting!
Theadora

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:29:35 +0000

I’m going to Paris Apr.20 avec mes deux filles. Thank you for the tips.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:50:42 +0000

Great post! Thank you!

Quick question on the Zara “last stop” stores. Do they always have such great deals? Even though the main sales in Paris are Jan or June? Also, can you provide addresses of the two locations?

Thank you!