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Shopping in Paris
Even if you don't plan - or can't afford - to buy, browsing in Paris's shops and markets is one of the city's chief delights. Flair for style and design is as evident here asit is in other aspects of Paris life. Parisians' epicurean tendencies and fierce attachment to their small local traders have kept alive a wonderful variety of speciality shops, despite the pressures to concentrate consumption in gargantuan underground and multistorey complexes. One of the best shopping areas is the square kilometre around place St-Germain-des-Prés , packed with books, antiques, gorgeous garments, artworks and playthings. But in every quartier you'll find enticing displays of all manner of consumables.
Opening hours
Most businesses open Monday to Saturday, often with two hours off at midday, and generally close at around 7pm. In addition, the larger department stores tend to stay open until 9pm or 10pm on Thursday nights. Almost all shops close on Sunday and some stay closed on Monday as well, though there is often a corner shop open in each neighbourhood to fill in the gap.
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