Top Rated Shopping in Bordeaux

Located in the center of town just a short walk from Place Gambetta, the Librairie Mollat has become something of an institution in Bordeaux. Children's books and cartoons, school books from primary to higher education, scientific works, books on humanities, as well as a music section incorporating a large selection of CD's and an art department featuring some beautiful tomes are all on display. The vast store presents an impressively exhaustive choice, so do not expect the personal touch of the traditional bookshop.

If you want a restyle or you want to shake off your old threads, then you've come to the right address. You can drop your drag off at Jolie Môme on a sale or return basis, but make sure they belong to the styles of the 1970s as the manager is very selective. She regularly collaborates with some local young designers and together they offer an attractive array of clothes, hats and jewelry. She also makes some great little handbags, backpacks and pouches herself. This is a unique store for great second-hand clothes. Expect to find all original outfits here!

Located a few hundred meters from Place Gambetta, it combines a mammoth supermarket selling food and household goods with the likes of fashion and textile boutiques, decoration and tableware shops, and stores for hardware, electrical appliances, computers, music and books. A real Aladdin's cave of retail where household names such as Sephora, Nature et Découverte and Etam are well-represented, and you can leisurely stroll over the three well-laid out floors. Auchan Mériadeck is a bright and convenient center for all your shopping needs.

Just a short walk from town hall, Petrusse is waiting to show off their latest collection of shawls, stoles, and fabrics from Kashmir for both men and women. The inspiration for this collection came from the exquisite cashmere that were popular during the 19th Century, and the store has managed to capture all the magic and style of the beautiful shawls of yesteryear while breathing new life into them with even more glistening colors, rich and flowing materials and elegant shapes. The proprietor of the boutique really loves her work and this is transferred into the garments themselves. Don't hesitate to seek advice on which shawl or color will match your personality best.

There are many shops with a seafaring theme in Bordeaux, but Merespace is one of the most popular. Quite simply, it takes you on a discovery of the sea and sky, presenting model boats, beautiful oilskins, seascape paintings and ornaments relating to both the deep blue and the azure. The latter are mostly made in France and make a great gift for friends, or even for yourself as a little souvenir from near the Archachon Basin.

This is undoubtedly one of the most surprising shops in the city. In the basement, an air-conditioned tower holds a wonderful selection of wines; a spiral staircase takes you from floor to floor; the further down you go, the rarer the vintage. The last floor offers vintages reaching the cost stratosphere. The most affordable vintages are displayed in the window at the shop level. All the region's great names are available, among them many wines from the St-Emilion vineyards.