First things first, the hype is real. Burberry in Paris – it *sounds* fancy, doesn’t it? And look, they just opened a brand spankin’ new flagship store on Rue Saint-Honoré, which, by the way, sounds like the most expensive street ever. They even got some kinda virtual tour thing going on… I dunno, seems kinda gimmicky to me. Like, just go to the store, y’know? Feel the fabric, smell the *je ne sais quoi*, that kinda thing.
Now, the big question: Is it actually cheaper? Well, kinda. You see, there’s the whole VAT refund thing. It’s around 10% cheaper at the CDG airport. Plus, if you’re flying out of Charles de Gaulle (CDG), you can potentially dodge some taxes, making it a bit more wallet-friendly. So that’s good news!
But hold on, there are a few caveats. First, you gotta actually *go* to the airport and find the Burberry shop there. And second, sometimes the selection is, well, not as awesome as you might hope. You know, kinda like those outlet malls where they have, like, last season’s leftovers. Speaking of outlets…
Don’t forget about La Vallée Village! I saw something about them selling BURBERRY women’s and men’s collections, bags, scarves & trench coats at discounted prices all year. I’d say it’s worth checking out for a good deal.
Oh, and if you’re a real bargain hunter (like me!), you could hit up some consignment shops. You might find some pre-loved Burberry gems hidden in those places. It’s kinda like treasure hunting, but with designer clothes!
Honestly, my personal opinion? If you’re dead set on getting a specific item, and you can find it at the airport for that sweet, sweet tax-free price, go for it. But don’t stress too much about it. Paris is full of amazing shops, and you might find something even better, even if it’s not Burberry.
Also, just a random thought: I saw something about Louis Vuitton being cheaper at the airport too. Just throwing that out there, in case you get distracted by shiny things, like I always do.