Guide to Tax Refunds at the Four Major Department Stores in Paris

When you come to the fashion capital Paris, how can you not take back your "shopping hands"? Exploring Map has prepared a list of the four must-visit shopping centers in Paris for you, along with a tax refund guide, so you can happily go on a shopping spree!

Galeries Lafayette

Tax refund points at Galeries Lafayette: Centralized tax refund area (0th floor of the main building, near Rolex watches); Chinese VIP reception (3rd floor of the women's building, next to the fur brand Yves Salmon); Men's building tax refund point (1st floor, at the end of luxury men's wear).

Printemps Department Store

The largest tax refund area in the department store is located on the basement level of the women's clothing building, near the jewelry, perfume, and cosmetics counters. It supports tax refunds through self-service machines, with Chinese instruction boards and Chinese-speaking staff available. Other tax refund areas are located next to the Chloé counter on the ground floor of the women's clothing building and next to the BVLGARI jewelry counter on the first floor.

Le Bon Marché

The tax refund process is very simple. After shopping, take your receipt and passport to the tax refund counter located between the ground floor and the first floor to apply for a tax refund form.
The tax refund counter at Le Bon Marché Department Store is located at the end of the children's clothing section on the top floor. Although all procedures are carried out manually, there are Chinese-speaking receptionists and staff to assist with tax refunds.