SALE! SALE!
It’s an annual ritual for the locals and a rite of passage for travelers lucky to be in Paris in January. More than 1,000 stores will post their “SOLDES” signs, from January 6 until February 10. Shoppers line up early in front of their favorite stores (both large department stores and trendy neighborhood boutiques) where clothing, accessories and house wares can be found at discounts from 20 to 70 percent.
Here are a few good shopping strategy tips to share with travelers:
• Browse a couple of days before the sales begin to get acquainted with shops and merchandise that has personal appeal
• Shop during the week, rather than weekends.
• Focus on specific neighborhoods.
• Wear comfortable shoes for the lines and those marathon runs to the next store.
(Did you know that the French government regulates the sales event and that the big bargains are offered only during specific times in January and July?)
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