Τα καλύτερα μέρη για ψώνια

ο Γαλλική Ριβιέρα is an international destination for shopaholics. It has a plethora of malls and markets, both indie and designer boutiques, jaw-droppingly expensive bags, hand-made one-offs, flea and food markets, και huge shopping sale events.

High-heeled beauties and tanned locals alike buy their food and drink from colorful market stalls, then head on to these shops, jus-presse or espresso in hand. As these savvy shoppers know, whatever your shopping passion is, you’ll find the cream of the crop in the French Riviera.

Shopping on the French Riviera requires some local knowledge to find the best boutiques and sales. If you come prepared you’ll find plenty of unique items on the French Riviera that you can’t get in other places. Here are the best places to get your shop on:

Shop the Streets of Cannes

Η αγαπημένη μας πόλη για ψώνια είναι οι Κάννες, λόγω του υπαίθριου περιβάλλοντος, του τεράστιου αριθμού καταστημάτων και του συνδυασμού τόσο των cool indie ετικετών μόδας, των φιλόδοξων επωνυμιών μεσαίας κατηγορίας και των οίκων μόδας υψηλής ποιότητας. Ένα πραγματικό κομμάτι παριζιάνικης κομψότητας και χλιδής στην Κυανή Ακτή, οι Κάννες συμβαδίζουν με τις πιο περιζήτητες εμπορικές περιοχές λιανικής πώλησης στον κόσμο.

The compact center of town makes it perfect for a short stopover, as you can take in all the most prestigious shopping precincts within an entirely walkable area. So serious are they about their luxury retail culture that Cannes dedicates an entire festival to it every year, in spring – with four fashion filled days of haute couture shows, entertainment and a slew of other related events. The ‘Cannes Shopping Festival’ is held every spring in March or April and the ‘Sales and the City’ shopping festival is held each January. Our ημερολόγιο εκδηλώσεων has all the details.

Discover Cannes’ unmistakable glamour and opulence through the city’s best places to shop: Check out our guide to shopping in Cannes.

Luxury Shopping in Monaco’s Shopping Centers

Αν είσαι δεσμευμένος για Μονακό σε αναζήτηση ευκαιριών, θα πρέπει να σε απογοητεύσω. Είναι αλήθεια ότι υπάρχουν μερικά «οικονομικά» καταστήματα στην περιοχή Condamine/Port. Αλλά τα βασικά καταστήματα του Μονακό (κυρίως στο Μόντε Κάρλο Περιοχή Cercle d'Or around Place du Casino) clothe, bejewel and otherwise complement the costliest bodies on the planet. Still, if you look hard enough you can find occasional deals. Check out our guide to shopping centers in Monaco.

French Flea Markets (Vide-Grenier)

Europe doesn’t do Garage Sales, preferring neighborhood flea markets, known as Vide-Greniers, which literally means “empty your attic”. Each village usually does one or two a year, spring and fall, and each family fills a table with all manner of fascinating finds, from the most hilarious junk to the most interesting antiques.

The prices at these bric-a-brac free-for-all’s are a fraction of the prices at weekly antique markets, and bargaining is the way to go… if you don’t speak French, start with ‘bonjour‘ and a smile, then just point and use the calculator on your smartphone to make your offer!

Ελέγξτε μας complete list of all French Riviera’s flea and antique markets.

Food, Flower, Artisan & Antique Markets

The markets in the Old Towns of the French Riviera are basically the beating heart of each town. They are lively places where locals get their daily produce and say “Bonjour!” to their neighbors, while eager tourists look on, curious about the daily activities of the locals, and try to catch the feel of daily Riviera life.

Those of you with a sweet of tooth will find the Côte d’Azur to be your kind of heaven. Nearly every town has its own specialty: candied fruits in Nice, nougats in Vence, marrons glacés in Collobrières, orange-flavored chocolates called grimaldines in Cagnes, and creamy tartes tropéziennes in Σεν Τροπέ.

That said, it’s important to know which markets are good, and which are mostly selling junk made in China. Check out our guide to the best French Riviera markets so you’ll know which markets to shop at for the specific items you want — and which to avoid.

Looking for sales? Check out our guide to the best yearly sale events on the French Riviera.