Vienna
Ask the Viennese who makes Austria's best jam and you'll invariably hear 'Staud's'. Hans Staud is rigorous about sourcing the finest ingredients for his…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Staré Město
Established as an alternative to the superbrand stores on nearby Pařížská, this welcoming boutique offers a range of ready-to-wear fashion and accessories…
Toledo
Since 1963, this small slightly shabby shop has specialised in damasquinados (damascene), the art of decorating steel with threads of gold and silver. It…
Brussels
Said to be the biggest market in Europe, this sprawl of colourful stalls next to the railway lines has an international flavour, with North African and…
Nişantaşi, Bomonti & Harbiye
Paksoy creates and sells pieces that transcend fashion and step into art. In fact, every piece of clothing she designs is a one-off creation that has been…
Zürich
Of all of Zürich's tempting chocolatiers, Max has the edge. This chic Old Town boutique has a fabulous array of beautifully packaged bars, truffles and…
Trastevere & Gianicolo
If you're looking for interesting vintages, search out this lovely wine shop near the Mercato di Piazza San Cosimato. It boasts one of the capital's best…
Madrid
Comfy, rope-soled alpargatas (espadrilles), Spain’s traditional summer footwear, are worn by everyone from the king of Spain down. You can buy your own…
Lucca
Included in many a guided walking tour of the city, this hardware shop has been in biz since 1949 and sells everything from traditional truffle, oyster…
Lecce
Lecce is famous for its papier-mâché figures, known as cartapesta. It's hard to believe these detailed artworks are made of paper: once the straw skeleton…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
A Design District standout, this hybrid design shop-gallery has rotating exhibitions from Finnish-based artists and designers, including traditional…
Bordeaux
This artisan fromager and crémier is a sheer delight for local foodies who shop here for boutique cheeses and creamy yellow butter hand-moulded in fat…
Galway City
Truffles using Burren-produced Hazel Mountain chocolate are made on-site daily at this airy, contemporary shop behind a duck-egg-blue facade. It doubles…
Venice
For a meaningful memento of Venice, hunt down Fonderie Valese, the last remaining bronze and brass sand-casting foundry in the city. Here you’ll find an…
Punavuori & Ullanlinna
Leading Finnish fashion designer Jukka Rintala is renowned for his women's evening wear, which is often worn at presidential functions and other high…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Only French-sourced fabrics (silk from Lyon, lace from Calais) are used by lingerie designer Sabbia Rosa for her ultra-luxe range at this boutique, open…
Faro
The Algarve's first craft brewery opened in 2018, producing organic, preservative-free, vegan brews inspired by the region, such as piri-piri pilsner and…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Overrun with creatures such as lions, tigers, zebras and storks, taxidermist Deyrolle opened in 1831. In addition to stuffed animals (for rent and sale),…
Upper Austria
A twisting 14km drive southwest of Bad Hall brings you to this rural distillery, which is famed for its liqueurs made from summer-harvested green walnuts…
Ribeira
Everything you ever wanted to know about Portuguese olive oil becomes clear at this experiential store, which maps out the country's six Protected…
Alto Alentejo
Near the Paço Reial, this sunny gallery has a beautiful collection of drawings, watercolours, oil paintings and, most of all, works in marble. They range…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Run today by the third generation of one of Italy's most prestigious silver- and goldsmiths, this historical shop opened in 1926. Everything is…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Over 600 craft beers from across France and around the world are stocked at this beer emporium. Pick them up to take away or taste them on site,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
'Made by Me', aka handmade, is the driver of this appealing boutique on trendy rue Oberkampf – a perfect address to buy unusual gifts, from women's…
Naples
Many vintage shops line Via Mezzocannone, the narrow street that runs between the two universities (Federico II and L’Orientale) but Retrophilia is a…
Savoie
The potter's studio, a rambling, poster-plastered workshop and gallery, is tucked away near the church in the centre of St-Gervais. Local legend Monsieur…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The flagship store of luxury children's wear label, Bonpoint, is worth a meander even if you don't have money to spend. Filling several rooms of a 17th…
Venice
Enjoy your breakfast in the nude, on a horse or atop a jellyfish – Alessandro Merlin paints them all on striking black and white cappuccino cups and…
Chester
Britain's largest shopping outlet, Cheshire Oaks has 145 stores offering discounts of up to 60% on goods from previous seasons. The village layout means…
Jersey
Jersey's last working tower mill is home to the workshop and studio of internationally renowned jewellery designer, Guernsey local Catherine Best, who has…
Tryokhgornaya Manufaktura Factory Outlet
Presnya
Tryokhgornaya Manufaktura is one of the oldest textile factories in Russia, founded in 1799 on the banks of the Moscow River. The factory played a key…
Taormina
A bastion of 'Made in Italy', Dieffe offers sharp edits of men's threads, shoes and accessories from unique local and mainland artisans. Expect to find –…
Centro Storico
This historic shoemaker has been hand-crafting leather shoes for well-heeled Romans and film icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Robert De Niro since 1946…
Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale
Unique 'made in Rome' scents are what this artisanal perfumery is all about. Natural perfumes are oil-based, contain four to eight base notes and evoke la…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
'Free verse' is the name of this split-level design store, where Fernando has a story for every object. The high-ceilinged space showcases Portuguese…
Rovaniemi
Reindeer and elk leather, lambskin, and red fox, mink and marten fur are used by Lapland designer Kati Juujärvi to create hats, gloves and mittens, belts…
Milan
The sheer size of this shop is a clue to just how much Italians love this label – Aspesi outerwear is de rigueur for mountain and lake weekends, while its…
Santa Croce
Traditional Florence comes to life in this enchanting biscottificio artigianale, an artisan biscuit-maker where cantuccio (crunchy, almond-studded…
Luxembourg City
Chocolatier Natalie Bonn and her two daughters handcraft pralines, truffles and 18 different chocolate spreads (including chilli, pistachio and strawberry…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Few brands are as conscious of their carbon footprint as this Paris-based fashion company that plants a tree in France for each product it sells, and has…
