Solar Europe is an ideal place for summer holidays. Between swimming in the sea and walking around the city you will probably want to buy something pretty or update a wardrobe. Today we share life hacks and tips on how to enjoy European shopping and save at the same time.
Lifehacks for the best shopping
- Buy in sales seasons
In Europe, sales seasons are July-August and December-January. At this time, prices even for premium brands are reduced by 30-50%. Sales are successfully combined with the summer and winter holidays. On vacation, it is especially pleasant to pamper yourself and your loved ones with newbreads. Experienced shopaholics know how to buy goods of fashion brands profitable and with large discounts throughout the year – more on that below.
- Choose in advance
Make a shopping list with which you will go shopping. It will save you time very much. Come out what things you definitely need, and look for them on brands. In Russia, premium brands are usually higher than in Europe. There is a high probability of finding the same products with large discounts-it is best to go to the boutique-city for them.
- Go to the boutique-grids The Bitsester Village Shopping Collection
Outlet boots with outlets are perhaps the best option for shopping in Europe. Their main advantage is that all brands are located on a single territory and are sold with discounts up to 60% of the recommended retail price all year round. In the town you can spend the whole day with your family, making purchases, walking and resting. It presented both world -famous fashion brands and local small brands. Shoping-letters are located in the most popular cities in Europe: in Paris, Milan, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Madrid, Brussels, London, Dublin. It is more correct to say that they are located next to these cities, since more than 100-160 boutiques can be comfortably placed only outside the city (within 30 minutes-an hour by car). In all towns, transfer-Shattl runs from the city center to the boutique city and vice versa, so we advise you to familiarize yourself with the schedule and routes in advance. In order for shopping to be truly convenient and does not take strength, restaurants, free parking, playgrounds and recreation areas are located in the towns. Shattles regularly go to each complex, which will take you to the town and take you back.
We talk about the best shopping-letters below.
France
Paris has always been a special shopping place. Parisian Street Rivoli is the largest trading street of the city from a hundred stores of all sizes. And 31 Cambon Street has long become a legend, which the whole world knows about – here Coco Chanel herself opened a store a hundred years ago and laid the foundation for a new century of fashion. The largest and most famous shopping town of France La Vallee Village is located in Paris, not far from Disneyland. From the center of Paris, you will get to it in 30 minutes. It is better to allocate all day on the trip – in La Valee Village there are more than 120 boutiques, and in each I want to linger. After shopping, you can eat in local cafes and restaurants with beautiful cuisine and French wine. As in the rest of the shopping women from this article, in La Vallee Village children will be able to play playgrounds, and adults use the services of a personal stylist and evaluate the “Shoping Light” service-your purchases are invited by the completion of your shopping. In La Vallee Village, the bought-fruits can be returned right on the spot.
Germany
Germany is not the most obvious direction for shopping. But this is the perfect country for traveling by car. Take the car and go to meet the adventures of perfect German autobahns. For example, from Cologne to Frankfurt, and then to Nuremberg. On the way, be sure to look at Wertheim Village – it is located an hour from Frankfurt. So that you do not waste time on shops in different parts of the city, Wertheim Village collected on its territory more than 110 boutiques of the most famous brands. Another option for traveling is to fly to Munich, rent a car and go north, stopping in small towns along the way. One of them is Ingolstadt, in which the Ingolstadt Village boutique town is located. Boutiques can be circumvented in 2-3 hours and update the wardrobe at very pleasant prices. Moreover, and the frees in Germany are issued for purchases from 25 euros.
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Spain
Madrid and Barcelona are two sunny and bright cities that are ideal for summer travels. You can not worry about the wardrobe on vacation. Not far from Madrid is Las Rozas Village, popular not only among tourists, but also among the inhabitants of Madrid himself. Here you can buy clothes, shoes and accessories with discounts for the summer and for the whole year ahead. And if you are resting in Barcelona, then on the way to the hot beaches of Costa Brava, go to La Roca Village. The complex is arranged as a mini-copy of the classic Catalan town-160 boutiques of traditional architecture, greens, flowers and trees along the streets create a cozy atmosphere of the south. What is needed for pleasant and long -awaited purchases. Here you can also return the tax-Fri right on the outlet.
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Italy
Someone comes to Italy specifically for shopping (and does the right thing),
Someone combines shopping with the inspection of attractions. Milan is one of the most famous areas for shopping in Italy, and this is understandable: in the city there are boutiques of all famous fashion houses. The title of the world capital of fashion is confirmed by constant shows and the discovery of new boutiques. So that the wardrobe update does not hit the budget, go shopping from Milan’s central streets in Fidenza Village. Famous brands, large discounts, beautiful boulevards between boutiques and delicious Italian cuisine – this is what the perfect day of shopping in Italy looks. In addition to luxury brands, there are many others, no less wonderful and fashionable.
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Belgium
The capital of Belgium Brussels is a city of amazing beauty with beautiful architecture, gardens and parks. Europe is famous for its short distances. For a couple of hours, you can get to Antwerp, Bruges or neighboring Holland from Brussels. Almost on the border with the Netherlands is the Maasmechelen Village outlet. You can also get here from Cologne or Dusseldorf. In addition to clothes and shoes, you can buy cosmetics, the famous Belgian chocolate and home goods with discounts. Recently, Maasmechelen Village has opened a boutique of diamonds. Proven precious stones are sold here with significant discounts. The boutique-town is located near the National Park. Take comfortable shoes with you to take a walk in nature after shopping.
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Advantages of shopping in Europe
- Tax Free
Each foreigner in Europe has the right to return part of the value of the goods, which is the tax of the European Union. In the shopping-mountains of Barcelona and Paris of Tax-Fri, you can return right on the spot. Tax-Fri in other complexes can be issued at the airport or in the city. By the way, in the German Ingolstadt Village and Wertheim Village, the frees are provided for any purchases over 25 euros!
- Unique collections
Many premium brands in Russia are not even sold. All possible limited series should be sought in Europe. Here they appear in boutiques just the next day after fashion shows.
- A combination with travel
Add your adventures with pleasant purchases. So you will not only save, but also bring home the impressions of the trip with every thing. All European shopping women are located in the most popular places, so you no longer have to choose between shopping and the study of the new area. Highlight one day for shopping in Paris, Milan, Bologna, Barcelona, Brussels or Madrid – so you will save money and strength.
- Low prices
Outlets in Russia do not differ in low prices. In Europe, everything is different. In the outlet of the Gorodny, the prices for premium brands can be below than the prices for the same things on the first lines in megacities.
- Great service
In any European store, slightly higher than the level of a standard mass market, each buyer is maximum attention. Traditional European hospitality is combined with a sincere desire to help you choose the perfect outfit, shoes or accessory. Shoping with a smile is the most valuable!
