5 new luxury and fashion hotspots in Paris to visit, from an Instagram-friendly Dior store to the city’s most anticipated five-star hotel
- Paris has retained its timeless allure during the Covid-19 pandemic, but that does not mean there is nothing new to check out
- Here are some new or revived stores and hotspots that luxury and fashion lovers might like add to their ‘to-do’ list when visiting the French capital
Ask any traveller from Greater China where they are most looking forward to heading when they are once again able to and Paris is likely to be near the top of their list. The French capital has long been a magnet for Chinese tourists, not just for its cultural offerings but also for its retail scene.
The lack of Chinese travellers has been a topic of conversation in Paris for three long years.
A lot of things have changed since the Covid-19 outbreak, but Paris has retained its timeless allure. That does not mean, however, that there is nothing new to check out. Here are a few new or revived stores and hotspots that luxury and fashion lovers might like add to their “to-do” list.
La Samaritaine
Once one of Paris’ most celebrated department stores, La Samaritaine dates back to 1870. It reopened in June 2021 having been closed for more than 15 years and following the extensive renovation of its art nouveau building.