The French capital is one of the world’s top shopping destinations. However, battling through the crowds on the Champs-Élysées or Boulevard Haussmann, where many of the city’s top department stores are located, isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Difficult and expensive parking, crowded public transportation, high prices, and long lines are par for the course when shopping in the city center.
However, Paris’s outlet village-style shopping center offers an attractive alternative. The One Nation Paris outlet is one such complex, located just over a 30-minute shuttle bus ride from the Eiffel Tower and about 20 minutes from the Palace of Versailles. There are two departures each day from the Eiffel Tower, with the option of getting off at the Palace of Versailles for a morning exploring one of France’s most beloved tourist attractions, before continuing on to One Nation.
One Nation Paris is a modern outlet village outside Paris that has quickly built a reputation as a paradise for serious fashionistas. It’s not just the sheer size of the place (with around 90 different stores) that impresses. One Nation Paris is all about quality as well as quantity. Some of the most stylish brands around are here (some 400 of them, in fact)—Armani, Brooks Brothers, Claudie Pierlot, and Trussardi, to name just a few. If you’re looking for shoes, accessories, and sportswear, you won’t be disappointed; One Nation Paris caters to a very wide range of customers. Shopping for kids’ clothes no longer has to be a headache either—there are no fewer than 20 shops offering a wide range of products for your little ones, including the very chic Galeries Lafayette outlet store and the high-end kids’ fashion brand, Tartine et Chocolat. Discounts on some product lines can be very substantial compared to typical high-street prices, so keep your eyes peeled!
We’ve done everything we can to make your shopping experience at One Nation Paris as seamless as possible. Of course, the regular bus service means you can leave your car at home—a real bonus. However, if you prefer to drive here, there is plenty of space available, with 1,250 free parking spots. Once parked, you’re sure to enjoy walking around the center, which features a unique, eco-friendly open-air design.
There’s a wide selection of top-quality restaurants serving everything from pizza and pasta to burgers, traditional French dishes, sandwiches, and sweet treats. In addition, special events are sometimes held at One Nation, offering a chance to take a break from serious shopping or keep the kids entertained. Some of the services that are particularly appreciated here include a tailor shop and clothing repair shop.
With the hands-free shopping service, you don’t have to lug around increasingly heavy shopping bags as the day goes on. Just ask at the welcome desk for more details. The welcome desk is also the place to go if you’re one of the many non-EU residents who frequent this Paris-based village-style outlet center. In addition to information and assistance, this is where you can apply for a VAT refund on purchases over €175.01.
