shopping

Thanks Robin great idea.

Shirley

There are numerous souvenir shops along the seine, especially the left bank around Notre Dame area, but you will find them at most tourist sites. My daughter bought the classic 'I love Paris' for 12 euro this summer. There were alot to choose from, many with the Eiffel tower of course. I don't recall seeing any in regular shops or the larger department stores.

Usually there are vendors just outside the big department stores (Galeries Lafayette and Printemps), on the sidewalk, selling just the kind of things you seek.

There are several stores selling t-shirts and sweatshirts, scarves, hats, etc. along the Rue du Rivoli -- across from the Louvre and Tuilleries.
They might be a bit more pricey than other locations -- I got a sweatshirt there a couple of years ago and I think I paid around 32 Euros for it.
It's nice & good quality though.

there is a souvenir shop at the top of the champs elysee, right where you see the arc de triomphe up close. turn right on the last street and you'll see the shop. prices are not bad.

by the base of the eiffel tower, there are also small shops on 'wheels' which also sell shirts. i regret not buying a yellow 'tour de france' shirt here in 2006.

I also fond that stuff right around Notre Dame.

Thank you for the shopping information. This will allow me to make better use of my time.
Shirley

Hi Shirley, you could go to the Paris Hard Rock Cafe and get t shirts and sweatshirts. I know a lot of children like getting t shirts from different Hard Rock Cafes.

We also like to buy t-shirts, key chains, beer can openers, etc. at the Hard Rock Cafes. In Paris, it's located right on Champs Elysee. Have fun in Paris!

Actually, Planet Hollywood was located on the Champs Elysées; the Hard Rock Cafe is in the 9th arr at 14, rue Montmartre.