https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:12:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723764 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:24:09 +0000 merwoman 723764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic location - be sure to head up to the Sacre Coeur. You'll be able to overlook Paris.<br /> Shopping - what everyone has mentioned are great choices - other things to pick up - stockings/panty hose and lingerie. The SAs will size you up and down in a glance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723557 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:26:54 +0000 Gaylene 723557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked the Bon Marche on the Left Bank for actual shopping, but the Galeries Layfayette and Au Printemps are definitely worth checking out for the eye candy appeal. BHV was fun because it reminded me of French "Sears" where people shop for their homes, instead of for fashion. The department stores are also a great place to grab a bite in their food areas.</p> <p>But, to be honest, my best shopping experiences have been in the smaller shops as long as I remembered my "Bonjour, madame" greeting whenever I entered. Maybe I was just lucky, but I never encountered a snooty response, only a helpful salesperson who was very patient with my awful accent.</p> <p>As to what to buy-- scarves, definitely! And handbags, shoes, and all kinds of accessories. I still have fun remembering all my scarf-tying lessons from the sales staff and the careful way that they wrapped and be-ribboned my purchases. And don't forget to bring a shopping tote to hold all your goodies; many smaller stores don't stock plastic bags. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723516 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:48:04 +0000 Ingunn 723516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all these interesting and valuable advice! A picnic is a brilliant idea, and thanks for links and all your great ideas. I forgot to tell you that we have rented a small apartment on Montmartre. It is on the same street where the wonderful movie Amelie á Montmartre was located! </p> <p>What are the best department stores in Paris in your opinion? And the most interesting things to shop? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723180 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:30:01 +0000 Krista 723180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the votes on the Latin Quarter - we stayed there when we went to Paris and it's in walking distance of many things and has lots of nice restaurants/boutique to boot (although not the popular French department stores). We spent many hours just walking and looking around - there are so many things to see anywhere in Paris that you will have a great time anyway! </p> <p>I also second the vote on walking to Versailles from the train (it's very short and a nice walk). The gardens in Versailles are amazing but I remember being disappointed in the tour - maybe it cost more than what you were actually able to see? I can't remember exactly what it was now! :)</p> <p>Have tons of fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723175 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 09:49:41 +0000 merwoman 723175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another thought - Rodin's Museum. It's very small - more like a house, gorgeous collection of works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723169 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:19:56 +0000 jenanded 723169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How delightful! My daughter and I went last year and she wanted a longchamp bag (the fold up coloured ones). It ended up being a wonderful experience (we went to the store in Gallerie), we had to stand in line for nearly and hour behind the silk rope with many other teenage girls and their parents. We were duly let in a few at a time and finally got to purchase our bag... She uses it al the time for uni and has a great story to tell around it. I agree with Geargirl. there is a wonderful store we go to with bags scarves cute tops and a few pieces of jewellery near where she mentioned... you will see it along the central street as you come onto the ile de cite from Notre dame... Enjoy a special time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723155 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:52:52 +0000 Sylvie 723155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If she's a knitter, this is my favorite "cute' yarn store in Paris:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ladroguerie.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ladroguerie.com/</a></p> <p>Also many of the department stores have yarn in the haberdashery department.</p> <p>I have taken a bike tour of Versailles as well and it was not a hit with me, because you take the train to get there, we only had an hour to see Versailles itself and the guide is not allowed inside the chateau with you. Having been to Versailles twice on tours and once on my own, I definitely prefer getting there on my own. It is a *very* short walk from the train station.</p> <p>There was a bike tour of Monet's gardens which in hindsight, I would have liked to have taken because that would have been hard to get to by myself.</p> <p>Please eat lots of crepes. They are delicious! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723138 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:28:19 +0000 Carole 723138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I took my daughter last year to celebrate her college graduation, the biggest hit with her was a Fat Tire Bike Tour of Versailles. Also, the Musee' d Orsay and the Printemps Department store. You will have the time of your life and what great memories you will share. Can't wait to hear all about it, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-723125 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:02:42 +0000 geargirl 723125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ingunn-<br /> I recommend walking around Ile St Louis-<br /> It really has the "feel" of Paris. Old, tiny shops.<br /> My favorite place for scarves is Diwali.<br /> Ice cream at Berthillon-for sure. You can walk from Notre Dame.<br /> <a href="http://gofrance.about.com/od/paris/a/ilesaintlouis.htm" rel="nofollow">http://gofrance.about.com/od/p.....tlouis.htm</a></p> <p>Also, you don't mention Versailles... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-722909 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:45:23 +0000 merwoman 722909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marche aux Puces if she is interested in vintage:<br /> <a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/S28602.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.frommers.com/destin.....28602.html</a><br /> Just using the metro is a fascinating adventure - however - seems like you can rent bicycles - wouldn't that be fun?<br /> You'd want to take the street life in around the Latin Quarter as well.<br /> What a wonderful opportunity for you both!</p> <p>Watch out for pick pockets evrywhere - especially in crowded areas and on the metro. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-722854 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:39:08 +0000 qpswan 722854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! Our friends lent us a insulated backpack that was a life saver. We stocked up at the Monoprix and saved money on food.</p> <p>We also loved the Paris opera guided tour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-722837 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:56:53 +0000 shiny 722837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the catacombs - that was a huge hit. Also be sure to take a boat tour around sunset. We wound up doing that twice. Youngest daughter is budding photographer and she took a zillion pics of bridges. It's also a nice way to rest your feet after a long day of walking. </p> <p>Another tip: bring a messenger bag or backpack, and a lightweight blanket (such as an airline blanket). Every day we'd pick up bread, cheese, a bottle of wine, and other nibbles and then have an impromptu picnic somewhere (Eiffel Tower was particularly nice, as was Ponte Neuf) and just sit and people watch. </p> <p>We also had a lot of fun exploring thrift/vintage/consignment shops. I wish I remembered what neighborhood we were in. I really should have bought that Chanel blazer. Sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-722826 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:49:35 +0000 qpswan 722826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful! </p> <p>My kids really enjoyed the catacombs. This may appeal to her quirky side.<br /> <a href="http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr/english.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr/english.htm</a></p> <p>My daughter and I enjoyed the Museum of Decorative Arts.<br /> <a href="http://www.parispass.com/paris-attractions/Museum-of-Decorative-Arts.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.parispass.com/paris.....-Arts.html</a></p> <p>We loved Musée Nissim de Camondo.<br /> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_Nissim_de_Camondo" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.....de_Camondo</a></p> <p>Bon voyage! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-do-see-shop-in-paris-with-a-teenager#post-722783 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:09:53 +0000 Ingunn 722783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear YLFers,</p> <p>I'm taking my 15 years old daughter to Paris for four days in the beginning of October! We are SO lucky to be able to do this. I've been to Paris a couple of times before, and of course I know about the Louvre, Centre Pompidou, all the landmarks and so on. We will see a lot of the more famous sights. This is already decided.</p> <p>My daughter loves everything vintage, retro, charming and quirky. She knits, is very visual and adores everything pretty and simple. This is a trip for her, not for me, but I hope we will find places &amp; activities that we both will love. </p> <p>What are your best tips for a successful stay in Paris with a teenaged girl? I would love to hear your advice on everything from restaurants, shops, museums and places. </p> <p>Thanks for reading! </p>