10 Reasons to visit La Vallée Village, Paris

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Shop differently and discover major brands for less in the French capital 

With festive celebrations in full swing, there’s never been a better time to go Christmas shopping at La Vallée Village in Paris, France. 

This winter, watch La Vallée Village transform into The Grand Christmas Hotel for a five-star Christmas experience. With lights twinkling in the avenues, majestically decorated trees, and beautiful red and gold store façades, it’s brimming with holiday magic. Delight in the joy of Christmas with oversized decorations, holiday exhibitions and Instagram-worthy photo spots. Plus, the boutiques are packed with perfect presents for your nearest and dearest at exceptional prices.

A sibling of the UK’s famous Bicester Village, the chic French retail park is offering exquisite accessories, seasonal separates, outerwear classics and more, all with exceptional savings. Plus, to celebrate this festive season, shoppers can enjoy exclusive benefits including a further 10% reduction on La Vallée Village prices in participating boutiques, and a sweet treat at Amorino. 

Here are just some of the highlights to be enjoyed.  

1. The boutiques
Hosting more than 110 boutiques, including French and international fashion brands, shoppers can find their ideal style at La Village. As said Coco Chanel often said, "La mode se démode, le style jamais", meaning "Fashion fades but style never does". Brand include Balmain, Alexander McQueen, Isabel Marant, Lacoste, Zadig&Voltaire and Coach.

La Vallée Village 

 2. Bargain prices
You can enjoy a minimum of 33% off during the year*. The brands are completely transparent: each tag indicates the original price in addition to the special La Vallée Village price. The advantages are obvious: buy smart with guaranteed authenticity.

3. Member benefits
Become a member and gain inside access to La Village life. Members are the first to know about new collections and boutiques, private sales and a host of other extraordinary retail experiences.

4. Serenity in shopping
The first surprise for anyone visiting La Vallée Village is the environment, with the reason for the ‘village’ part of the name becoming immediately apparent. The calming landscaping of this open-air village, open seven days a week, gives it a luxurious feel that will instantly put shoppers at ease. Stroll along the tree-lined pedestrianised streets and admire the houses with pastel-coloured façades, their hues teasing the light, and the tiled rooftops à la Française. It’s a safe and peaceful place to shop – and dine – with cars confined to car parks and a soothing sense of security.

5. Gourmet treats 
There are plenty of options for hungry shoppers in need of refuelling. Take a break between shopping to sample an array of treats from Menu Palais, Pret à Manger or Wild &The Moon, or indulge your sweet tooth in a range of French pastries and macarons from Pierre Hermé or Ladurée, or enjoy an artisanal ice-cream from Amorino.

6. Five-star services
La Vallée Village's Concierge Services, managed by multilingual staff, is on hand help visitors get aquainted with the retail park. Personal shopping assistance can be arranged, and air mile credits from various memberships, including Miles&Smiles and Flying Blue, can also be redeemed in shops at La Vallée Village.

This exciting shopping destination also offers a range of facilities, including free wi-fi, a VIP lounge, "hands-free shopping" and shipping services

7. Tax-free shopping
Non-EU visitors can take advantage of tax-free shopping and claim 12% tax back on their purchases over €100 per boutique.

8. Something for the kids
La Vallée Village is also home to a wide range of fashions for little shoppers. Bring your small VIPs here for hig-quality clothes and accessories that they'll adore.

9. Easy to reach
La Vallée Village is easy to reach via the Shopping Express shuttle service that daily leaves Paris from Bercy district (book at www.LaValleeVillage.com/shoppingexpress). By shuttle, it's approximately 40 minutes from Paris, and a mere five minutes from any Disney Parks hotel. By train, you can also take the RER A and stop at Val d’Europe station (one stop from Disney Parks), and a few minutes’ walk from La Vallée Village. By car, take A4 motorway from Paris, exit 12.1.

10. Prime tourist location
Take advantage of your visit La Vallée Village to discover the riches of the region. Disneyland Paris is just five minutes away via a shuttle service, Champagne’s unmissable world-famous vineyards are nearby, and then there are the exquisite châteaux of Fontainebleau and Vaux le Vicomte, and the medieval town of Provins.

La Vallée Village combines a mix of brands, at reduced prices, in a refined and easily accessible open-air setting with five-star services, making it a must-visit shopping destination.

For more information, visit www.thebicestercollection.com/la-vallee-village/en

*On the recommended retail price of last season’s collections, in a large selection of boutiques. Not valid on a selection of products.