www.womanthismonth.com October 2016 79 Celebrity-spotting is common during the famed fashion week in the city. Pictured - Kendall Jenner and other models. Le Bristol Paris, an exceptionally chic hotel organises a special haute couture version of high tea. The majestic stained glass panes of the Sainte Chapelle will dazzle your eyes. Since time immemorial, Paris has been synonymous with high fashion. Having produced some of the finest designers in the world such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Hermès, the city’s natives are seemingly imbued with an impeccable sense of style. Here, you will find effortlessly elegant boutiques decorating the streets, making it a fantastic destination to indulge in some serious shopping. Visit the golden triangle – a shopping district dedicated to high-end brands, between Avenue Marceau, the ChampsElysees and the Avenue Montaigne. For wallet-friendly bargains, head to Le Marais, a hip neighbourhood swarming with vintage boutiques and second-hand steals. Combine that with trendy restaurants and cute little cafés for the perfect evening out. The City of Light is famous for its fine quality scents and you can discover how to make your very own ‘eau de cologne’ at one of the many perfume-crafting workshops. For a break between sprees, peruse the skylit arcades of the Paris Passages, or take in the impressive gothic architecture of the elegant Sainte-Chapelle. To learn more about the history of fashion through the centuries, the Musée Galliera is a must-visit attraction. Every summer, several spots around the city are transformed into pop-up beaches, each with its own unique theme. There are several secret nightclubs and lounges hidden around the city, accessible via a barely-marked door on the side of an odd street. One such clandestine location is the Le Fitzgerald Restaurant. Paris Vintage stores around paris offer delicately preserved garments at great prices. The vibrantly-hued streets of Le Marais offer great bargains at throwaway prices. The handsome Hermès store stands proud on Avenue George V.
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