Vienna
Cheese aficionados find it nearly impossible to tear themselves away from this venerable Naschmarkt stand, which has been in this spot for four decades…
Must-see shopping in Europe
Bilbao
A pair of Bilbao textile artists created this small shop, which is making waves across the Basque Country. Graphic T-shirts are the speciality, featuring…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
Moscow’s favourite bookshop is huge, with lots of souvenir books devoted to language, art and history, and a good selection of maps and travel guides. A…
Yerevan
An official member of the World Free Trade Organization, Homeland sells delightful handicrafts made by women in 10 Armenian villages. Their products are…
Fabrica Alentejana de Lanificios
Alto Alentejo
This is the last remaining hand-loom producer of mantas alentejanas (handwoven woollen floor rugs). The owner and/or weavers are happy to show you around…
Venice
Booty worthy of pirates is displayed in the fishbowl-sized window display: a ring with a constellation of diamonds in star settings, a tiny enamelled…
Latin Quarter
One of the best fromageries (cheese shops) in Paris, this cheese-lover’s nirvana is filled with to-die-for delicacies, such as St-Félicien with Périgord…
Genoa
A showcase of Ligurian creativity, Temide sells works by local artists and artisans, including delicate ceramics, eye-catching jewellery, colourfully…
Marseille
Opened in 1781, this is the oldest bakery in Marseille; it's been passed down between three families, and it still uses the original 18th-century oven. It…
Counties Wicklow & Kildare
Shoppers come from all over the country to buy discounted designer brands at this village-like outlet mall, the biggest of its kind in Ireland – more than…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Lovers of Italian food will have a field day in this culinary paradise combining several eateries with market counters selling meat, breads, cheese, fresh…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
This sweet boutique – encouraging shoppers to ‘dress for happiness’ – carries unique clothing by a few distinctive designers, including Moscow native Oleg…
Vienna
Violets, forest strawberries and cherry blossom, mint and oregano – Michael Diewald makes the most of what grows wild and in his garden to create…
Copenhagen
Project 4 is the place to go to add some Scandi style to your wardrobe. This small boutique features a collection of handpicked ladies' fashion and…
The Channel Islands
At the top of Harbour Hill, shops along The Avenue are the best place to pick up specialised Sark handicrafts. Go to Sark Glass Take Two for glassware and…
Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri)
This cracking craft-beer shop takes localism very seriously, stocking an enormous range of North Welsh beers, and focusing on the stori (story) of their…
Sorrento
Well worth seeking out, this place sells distinctive inlaid-wood items made in Sorrento by the same family of craftsmen (and women) for three generations…
Yerevan
An open-air market running between Hanrapetutyun and Khanjyan Sts, the Vernissage is where you should come to source locally produced handicrafts…
Santa Maria Novella
'Writing the Future' is the inspired strapline of this iconic stationery company, in business in Florence since 1714. Stendhal, Byron, Shelley and Dickens…
Paris
If you dine at superstar chef Alain Ducasse's restaurants, the chocolate will have been made here at Ducasse's own chocolate factory (the first in Paris…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Shopping at this innovative concept store wedged between designer boutiques in Haut Marais is a different experience each time: every few weeks its bright…
Southern Mallorca
Artworks jazz up the walls of this lovely stone-and-wood, split-level gourmet food store on the main drag. As well as doing great coffee, it sells gourmet…
Venice
If you're wondering where Cinderella goes to find the perfect ball gown or Prince Charming his tights, look no further than this fairy-tale wonderland. An…
Porta Garibaldi & Isola
For the ultimate rock 'n' roll–biker look, drop into this renowned silversmith for a custom-look wallet chain, a braided leather-and-silver bracelet and…
Sorrento
This is the Sorrento branch of Neapolitan leather workshop Bottega 21, known for its stylish, handcrafted leather goods. Shop for fetching totes, handbags…
Finland's West Coast
Here's a modern take on the Rauma lace tradition. Functional, solid-coloured knit dresses and tops are fancied up with an intricate (but durable) lace…
Genoa
This whimsical concept store has a trove of thoughtfully curated garments and one-of-a-kind accessories. You'll find soft cotton shirts and espadrilles by…
Troödos Mountains
Check out this rose-product store's workshop for a glimpse of the many ways roses can be used. Great examples include flower water, skin cleanser, candles…
Copenhagen
Wardrobe 19's selection of quality mens' fashion and accessories offers 'timeless design in a modern context', with an interesting selection of clothing,…
Funchal
Funchal's classiest souvenir emporium is a world away from the bird-of-paradise-flower fridge magnets and Chinese T-shirts of the Hotel Zone. This…
Vatican City, Borgo & Prati
A throwback to a more elegant age, the atelier-boutique of milliner Patrizia Fabri offers a wide range of beautifully crafted hats. Choose from the off…
Bordeaux
Originally from Lyon, Elodie Deruelle is the female prowess behind this exceptional cheese shop and épicerie (grocery). The choice of artisan dairy…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Leading pâtissier and chocolatier Pierre Hermé has several boutiques and cafes in Paris, including this branch in the heart of St-Germain. It's a…
Vienna
Fronted by a butter-yellow facade, this wonderful little shop crams in a huge selection of all-organic Austrian cheeses made by small artisan dairies…
Porta Garibaldi & Isola
This quintessential gentleman's clothing store has been a cornerstone of men's fashion since 1976. Owner Ermanno Lazzarin's impeccable style is reflected…
Nancy
They don’t make sweet shops like this 1840s treasure any more, where a bird chirps a welcome as you enter. One of the old-fashioned sweet tins made a…
Syntagma & Plaka
Many pharmacies stock some of this popular line of natural beauty products, but you can get the full range at the company's original location, where it…
Mallorca
One of rural Mallorca's most venerable traditions, Sineu's weekly market has taken over the town centre every Wednesday morning since 1306. Spreading out…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
What's left of previous seasons' collections from one of Paris' most chic children's fashion shops is sold at reduced prices at this tiny boutique, a riot…
Sultanahmet
İznik Classics is one of the best places in town to source hand-painted collector-item ceramics made with real quartz and using metal oxides for pigments…
