Finding Non-Touristy Souvenirs: Paris Travel Tip #14

Find non-touristy souvenirs at Monoprix. Monoprix is Paris's inexpensive grocery/department store where you can find such items as reasonably priced lingerie, clothes for kids, dish towels and some houseware/kitchen products - without breaking the piggy bank. What you won't find here are the kitschy souvenirs that are tailor-made for tourists. If you want to go more upscale, try the main branch of Galeries Lafayette on Blvd. Haussmann for your 'one-stop' souvenir shopping. If your hotel's located in the Montparnasse district, there are a few small 'boutique' souvenir shops such as 'Maroquinerie' at 49, Avenue du Maine (between Rue Vandamme and Rue du Maine) (very close to the huge Monoprix(formerly INNOs) Metro: Gaite where you'll find the more 'typical' Paris souvenirs but also a good selection of luggage, well-crafted handbags and affordable jewelry, hair ornaments, etc. Maroquinerie 49, Avenue du Maine 75014 Paris Tel. 01 43 20 62 62 >> Super Chic Souvenirs for 20 Euros or Less >> Get more Paris travel tips from a local before you go!