What to buy in Paris

I%26#39;ve read on here that if you%26#39;re going to buy one special thing in Paris (as a woman), it might be a lipstick from Chanel, or a purse from Longchamps... Any other suggestions for something that would not break the bank, but would be special to bring back? I%26#39;m traveling in May, and want to budget for one %26quot;treat%26quot; :)

Thank you!

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Just about everything French can be purchased in the States these days.

Annick Goutal perfumes however are not available everywhere. Or if you go to Marionnaud they will tell you about the new perfumes that are not yet distributed in the States.

Sophie Flore on rue Tronchet has only one boutique in the world so whatever you buy there would not be duplicated (great sweaters). Other small boutiques or designers are in Paris but do not have a name that can be recognized worldwide.

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Just a few days ago there was an ENORMOUS thread on this. Just do a search. IT%26#39;s probably only 1-2 pages back.

Les

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A nice piece of art doesn%26#39;t get used up,

wear, borrowed by someone and it is always

in fashion.

There is much art to love in Paris, try to

keep it small enough to pack in your

suitcase(s).

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I don%26#39;t think one can really plan on what to buy in Paris or anywhere else.

Give yourself a budget and when you see something you like (a bag, a scarf, a book, etc.), then go for it, even more, when it%26#39;s something you won%26#39;t find in the US.

The museum shops have usually quite nice things that will remember your stay in Paris,

but you can as well stumble upon something you would not have expected and that you just must have. :o)

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Thank you all so much for your information. I will do a search to find the thread of a few days ago...

On the same subject, is is safe to have things (i.e. art, large items) shipped back to the States by stores in Paris?

Thanks!