Quick answer: the French winter sales (soldes d'hiver) usually start on the second Wednesday of January and last four weeks. The big department stores and the Champs-Élysées are on the Right Bank, so the official taxi from CDG is the fixed €56. With luggage and shopping bags, a private transfer or a van is the most comfortable.
When are the sales?
In France, sales dates are set nationally. The winter sales usually begin on the second Wednesday of January (for 2027, that would be Wednesday 13 January) and run for four weeks. Confirm the official dates before you book your flights.
Where to shop
- Boulevard Haussmann: the big department stores, close to the Opéra.
- Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne: flagship and luxury stores.
- Le Marais: independent boutiques and concept stores.
- Outlet village near Disneyland Paris (Val d'Europe): designer outlets, easy to combine with a Disney day. See CDG → Disneyland Paris.
Getting there from CDG
| Option | Price | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Private transfer / van | Fixed, per vehicle | Room for suitcases now, and shopping bags later |
| Official taxi | €56 to the Right Bank | Fixed by law, up to 4 passengers |
| RER B train | €14 per person | Cheap, but crowded and hard with luggage |
🚖 Book a transfer with space for your bags
Choose a van if you're travelling as a family or planning big shopping days.
See prices and bookWhere to stay
A hotel near the Opéra or the Champs-Élysées keeps you close to the shops and on the Right Bank (cheaper taxi from CDG).
💡 Ask for your tax-free (VAT refund) form in store if you live outside the EU, and validate it at the airport before check-in on your way home.
Prices and times checked on 10 November 2026 from official and operator sources. They change: confirm before you travel.
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