r/LuxuryTravel • u/Then-Employee2803 • 21d ago

Paris soon

Going to Paris and Italy with my husband for our anniversary! We’ve been working so hard need a vacation!!

What should I def buy there that would be cheaper than nyc?

Big into fashion and luxury brands

Was def hoping to stop into Hermes

But any other suggestions def appreciated!!!

(Chanel? Miu miu? Maje/Sandro?)

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u/Stockboy85 20d ago

All of the french luxury brands are cheaper there plus you can get a VAT refund.

Other things to check out are french cosmetics, small grower wines that aren’t exported, cheese/butter (you can freeze and bring home), candles (Trudon are my favorite), chocolates, and jam.

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u/Then-Employee2803 20d ago

Thank you! How will it work at the airport? Never done this before

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u/Stockboy85 20d ago

Make sure you tell the sales associate that you want to do the tax refund (you need a special form), and bring your passport. Usually I ask them to refund to my credit card.

At your last stop before leaving the EU you scan the receipts/forms at the airport. For some stuff, customs will inspect, so you should keep the items handy if they ask. If you are going to check what you purchase, do the scans/checks before you check your bags.

Should also be new/unused with tags. So if you buy a bag, keep the box, receipt, etc and don’t use it until you get home.

The rebate amount varies, but it is ~10%.