Galerie Vivienne was completed in 1826, during a time when covered arcades, or passages were in vogue.

You could call it the precursor to the American shopping mall, and it is a most enchanting spot. The floor is made of mosaic tile and the roof is a vaulted masterpiece of iron and glass.

The arcade is composed of an eclectic array of beautifully designed, high-end shops and a tea salon of exceptional quality, called A Priori The. Its tables line the corridor of the galerie. The light is spectacular, the setting is utterly atmospheric and romantic.

This is one of those endearing, wildly unique spots, a galerie of enchantment.

Galerie Vivienne
4 rue des Petits-Champs
2nd Arrondisement
Metro: Bourse

Paris is a shopper’s paradise. Whatever your budget or style, expect to be tempted by treasures wherever you go. Fact is, Paris is obsessed with providing us with beautiful objects of every nature, from food to shoes and beyond. To walk is basically to shop, as each neighborhood displays its wares in irresistible fashion. Streets are lined with sweet boutiques. What was designed to be a brisk walk, becomes a slow prowl through the lovely shops. When you least expect it, you find yourself standing in front of the shoe store of your dreams, or a window display of really funky jewelry that has your name written all over it. It just happens, nothing you can do, except keep on walking.

So, the question, “Is it easy to shop in Paris?” has a definitive answer, which is also a question. “Is it easy to find water in a lake?”
There are many unique shopping destinations, certain to please and even more certain to challenge your budget.