Extending from our recent post about shopping in London and Dubai, we will now take you to Milan and Paris!
Milan
Bringing passion for fashion, Milan is the city that brings the whole fashion world to one place. From designer boutiques to budget-friendly stores, you can find everything in la bella Milano. Here are some of the best shopping streets:
Corso Venezia
The Corso Venezia is one of Milan’s most distinguished avenues, with majestic buildings in a multitude of architectural styles, from Renaissance to Art Nouveau. The street is also home to Italian fashion heavyweights and international brands, making it a busy yet scenic thoroughfare.
For reaching the street easily you can use the metro line : Palestro
Corso Buenos Aires
A shopper’s paradise, Corso Buenos Aires is known as Europe’s longest shopping street, the astounding 1,5 km, with over 350 brands and shops for all tastes and all budgets: sophisticated boutiques, alternated with trendy stores offering all types of merchandise and numerous bars for a quick snack.
For reaching the street easily you can use the metro line : Loreto.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
Located next to the Piazza del Duomo city square at the heart of the city, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II offers many high-street and mid-range brands, making it one of the best places in Milan to shop for young fashion and international brands. Zara, H&M, Mango and Bershka all have stores here offering innovative and upcoming trends at extremely accessible prices. There is also La Rinascente, one of the city’s biggest department stores. With eight floors featuring everything from luxury women’s wear to fine perfume and accessories.
For reaching the street easily you can use the metro line : San Margherita.
Via Montenapoleone
As part of the Quadrilatero d’Oro – Milan’s golden quadrilateral – Via Montenapoleone is an essential destination for luxury shopping in the city. Known as the key shopping street in Milan there are many big designer brands, from Gucci to Prada and Valentino. With brands including Bottega Veneta, Salvatore Ferragamo and Fendi all on the same street.
For reaching the street easily you can use the metro lines : Via Monte Napoleone or Via Sant’Andrea
Paris
Oh, Paris, Paris, a city of romance, fashion, grace, delicious food and desserts. After all cultural sites, with all the historical buildings, arts and amazing cuisine, along with them, shopping is also one of the main reasons for visiting this beautiful city.
Here are the best shopping streets in Paris:
Boulevard Haussmann and the Grands Boulevards
If you are looking to get lost in the beauty of the city, forget about time and just enjoy the luxury, this is your place. Top designer collections for men and women, gourmet food shopping, home design, jewelry. During the winter months all are decked out with lights and elaborate decorations for the holiday season, so don’t miss checking them out during this festive season.
In addition make sure you check out the old-world elegance (and high-quality boutiques) of the old covered “arcades” (passageways) in the area, including the Galerie Vivienne, which houses luxury boutiques from top designers such as Jean-Paul Gaultier, as well as rare bookshops, old-fashioned artisan toy shops, and gifts. (Metro: Bourse or Palais-Royal Musee du Louvre)
For reaching the street easily you can use the metro line : Havre-Caumartin (Line 3 or 9), Opera (Lines 3, 7, 8), RER Auber(Line A); For the Covered Passageways use metro line Bourse or Palais-Royal Musee du Louvre
Boulevard Saint Germain-des-Pres
The street is full with fashion – boutiques of famous designers, with gourmet foods and typical French cafes. You can feel as if in a dream with all this romantic atmosphere surrounding you!
For reaching the street easily you can use the metro line : Metro Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Line 4), Sèvres-Babylone (Line 10).
Original post by Beyond the Wonders