I fly into Paris, stay one night near Du Nord, then train out next day. Want to buy small hair drier and some other essentials. Is there some inexpensive store (similar to a Walgreen or Target) nearby that has that stuff?
Posted by
Santa Rosa, CA, USA
355 posts
Monoprix is what you are looking for. It looks like there is one on 18 rue de Dunkerque, very close to the Gare du Nord. Good luck and have fun!
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OP
Longmont, co, USA
47 posts
Thank you! Perfect. This Travel Helpline is a lifesaver.
Posted by
Fontainebleau, France
893 posts
While Monoprix will have what you want, it is by no means inexpensive. If you have room in your suitcase, it should be less expensive to buy a travel hair dryer in the US (don't forget the outlet adapter with it!) and bring it with you.
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OP
Longmont, co, USA
47 posts
Thanks. Am trying to get everything in a carry-on bag and thought I could buy a cheap hair dryer in France. Any idea on a cheap store that might have it?
Posted by
Lake Oswego, Oregon
1329 posts
My US hair dryer died in Paris a few years ago and I got a new one at Darty. Not really cheap as I remember but I didn't really have any choice as I didn't want to spend much of my time in Paris hunting for the cheapest store. I can't comment on how Darty compares with Monoprix but I have taken it on several trips to Europe since then and I felt it was worth the price.
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Tijuana, Baja Ca, Mexico
56 posts
Next a Pigalle Station, on the boulevard exist an electronic shop like Best Buy, I think with a lot of things to choose. I bought there and iron, very good since now, with dual Voltage device...