1. The Paris equivalent of Lululemon is…Oysho

There are plenty of Lululemon stores in Paris — a half dozen, to be exact — but why not try something new? Oysho is the city’s  athleisure retailer of choice (even if its headquarters are in Spain). It’s not quite as durable as our Canadian fave, but the cuts are a little cuter — more fashion, less function — and there’s more variety, with swimwear and lingerie. And the prices, even accounting for the generally higher prices of clothing in France, are much better.

Try here: 180 rue du Temple, 75003

Try this: I love the back on this halter top.

2. The Paris equivalent of Barnes & Noble is…FNAC

FNAC is absolutely your entertainment-related superstore option — part B&N, part Best Buy. However: This rec totally ignores the primacy of independent bookstores in Paris, which are wonderful, so please do not go to FNAC unless everywhere else fails to provide. If you’re OK with a French-language bookstore, there’s bound to be an excellent one near wherever you’re staying. If you prefer English language, try Smith & Sons or Galignani on the Right Bank, and The Red Wheelbarrow and Shakespeare & Co. on the Left.

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