PIED À TERRE
Read moreThis store offers well-cut, elegant and elegant footwear, sandals and boots, which are mostly manufactured in Italy. The leather is flexible, the deer is soft, and the models are often very original, with discreet details, a delicate line and feminine. Shops are scattered in London's major stores (House of Fraser, Selfridges…)
DAUNT BOOKS
Read moreOur favorite bookstore! You can spend whole afternoons in this splendid independent bookshop specialized in travel books. Guidebooks, logbooks, photos, maps, fictions or reports, everything here revolves around travel. The woodwork creaks gently underfoot, the light filters peacefully through the beautiful glass roof and the armchairs welcome you to swallow page after page of adventures. Its setting gives us the impression of being immersed in one of the Harry Potter sets. One forgets the passing of time.
PRIMARK
Read moreThe temple of cheap clothes! So popular that a second, equally huge store opened at the other end of Oxford Street at the end of 2012. You'll soon spot the Primark brown paper bags that flood Oxford Street. You can rebuild your wardrobe here for very little money, even if the ready-to-wear is sometimes not of exceptional quality. So prefer accessories, which are really inexpensive and interesting. Several addresses in London.
M&M'S WORLD
Read moreWhether you're a fan of these chocolate marbles or not, there's always someone in your entourage to give M&M's to. Opened in 2011, the store spans several floors, with all kinds and colors of M&M's, as well as clothing, kitchenware, jewelry and other items featuring the world's most famous peanut. Of course, all this comes at a price... As soon as you enter the street of this famous store, you start to smell the sweet smell that forces you inside. No one can resist.
STANFORDS
Read moreOne of the largest bookstores dedicated to travel. Two floors are entirely dedicated to guidebooks, fine books, travelogues, maps, atlases and other travel necessities. If you forgot your UK/France adapter, or are looking for a travel scale after walking down Oxford Street, this is also the place to come. Lots of gift ideas, including a very popular world map poster where you can scratch off the countries you've visited. A small café on the first floor allows you to take time to think about your next destination.
BLITZ VINTAGE DEPT STORE
Read moreIf you're looking for a trendy place to pick up the latest London trends, rush to this temple of vintage fashion. Housed in a beautifully renovated former furniture factory, this department store formerly known as Blitz instantly put the capital's other vintage boutiques to shame when it opened in 2011. Atika is 1,000 m² on two floors dedicated to vintage: the selection is well presented and dazzling in its variety and quantity... You won't be disappointed!
WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY
Read moreInaugurated in 2011, this gigantic shopping center is Europe's largest, with 175,000 m² of stores and restaurants. It was built in the capital for the 2012 Olympic Games and has since become one of the city's major shopping destinations. There's something for everyone, with over 280 stores and almost 70 restaurants. On site are big names like John Lewis, Marks & Spencer (of course) and Waitrose, as well as a casino, a huge Vue cinema, hotels... It's a safe bet for shopping.
CASBAH RECORDS
Read moreAn Ali Baba's cave in the heart of Greenwich! All bins are impeccably organized. Here you'll find the whole spectrum of rock music since the 60s, plus a rich selection of soul, funk jazz, hip-hop, electro... Second-hand in excellent condition, new releases, rare pressings, great classics and confidential or highly thematic labels (including a magnificent section of obscure film soundtracks). Also on sale are CDSs, DVDs, posters, rare items and t-shirts. You can spend hours here: the owner is friendly and open to all.
RELLIK
Read moreIf your wallet allows, head for Rellik. Located near the River Thames, in the Notting Hill district, this is one of London's finest vintage boutiques: here, we're not talking about second-hand clothes, but truly collector's pieces by the great couturiers. You'll find Saint-Laurent, Vivienne Westwood and Chanel dresses, as well as many carefully selected accessories, punk pieces decorated with God save the Queen symbols... It's the haute couture of vintage, so it's very beautiful, but also very expensive.
HAMLEYS
Read moreSince 1760, Hamleys has been a renowned iconic toy store in the city. With seven floors, it's an enchanting realm for children and adults alike, offering a multitude of captivating toys. Events and encounters with iconic characters are regularly organized. The basement is dedicated to the world of Harry Potter, while Lego fans will find a veritable paradise on site. As one of the world's largest toy stores, get ready to spend some incredible hours at Hamleys!
BEYOND RETRO
The vintage temple in the Brick Lane district! A huge warehouse where you ...Read more
FORBIDDEN PLANET LONDON MEGASTORE
Read moreHere you are in THE bookshop specializing in science fiction books. The store has "simply" kept a copy of every book and comic book on the theme, thus possessing a gold mine. There's also a wealth of merchandising from well-known series and films, as well as a vast collection of toys, DVDs, game cards and clothing. From Star Wars figurines to Harry Potter wands, it's a must for fans!
SELFRIDGES
Read moreIt's the equivalent of our Galeries Lafayette. Selfridges is renowned for its ultra-fashionable window displays. You'll find all the major designers, as well as high street fashion brands. On the food floor, you'll find top-quality products, with a vast selection of cheeses and charcuterie. The store also offers a small tour of the gastronomic world: fresh Italian pasta, Belgian chocolates, Indian spices, French wine... and all often at much more affordable prices than some of its competitors.
LONDON BEATLES STORE
An ultra-tourist store but where you will find everything, everything, ...Read more
NOTTING HILL BOOKSHOP
Read moreUntil 2011, this bookstore was twice as large and included The Travel Bookshop, a library for globe-trotters and travel enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the place closed, much to the dismay of many locals and writers who desperately tried to save it. The travel selection (a small part) has been folded down in the remaining bookstore panel. We are going there today mainly because this store inspired Hugh Grant's bookstore in the film Coup de Foudre à Notting Hill, with Julia Roberts. And we dream of falling in love there too.