Paris: The Summer Sales

It’s that special time of year in Paris: the month of the summer sales. Unlike in America, sales are regulated by the government in France, and take place at the beginning of January and the end of June each year. The summer sales last a whole five weeks, this year from June 24^th-July 28^th, and they are THE time to go shopping in Paris.

This year, Printemps, the luxury Paris department store, is celebrating the sales season with special openings on June 26^th, June 27^th, and July 14^th (also known as Bastille Day). They also offer a special 10% discount card to all foreign customers. You can learn all about their special offers at on their website.

For France Today’s directory of Paris boutiques and much more on Parisian shopping, check out our Paris page. And don’t forget to hit the sales when you’re in the City of Light this summer!