Online Stores Based in France
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The zChocolat website showcases an exquisite collection of luxury chocolates that are meticulously crafted with the finest ingredients. Their product range includes a variety of gourmet chocolates, truffles, pralines, and more, each beautifully presented in elegant packaging. From classic flavours to innovative combinations, zChocolat offers a delightful assortment of treats to satisfy even the most discerning chocolate connoisseur. With options for personalized messages and customizations, their chocolates make for perfect gifts or indulgent treats.
Mahogany Gift Boxes: Meticulously handcrafted in the Jura region of France by a vanishing breed of the finest woodworkers, this opulent collection of mahogany gift boxes exudes the excellence and eminence of French savoir-faire. The silky grain and deep reddish hue of this magnificent material, impeccably finished with a unique serial number carved into its base make for a memorable impression and a treasured keepsake.
🛒 Buying from French stores — what you need to know
📦 Shipping costs from France
Colissimo (La Poste international): approx EUR 12-20 for parcels up to 2kg. Chronopost/DHL Express: EUR 25-50. Most major French retailers offer tracked international shipping. Luxury retailers typically use DHL or FedEx.
⏱ Delivery times
Chronopost/DHL Express: 1-3 days Europe, 2-5 days worldwide. Colissimo international: 3-7 days Europe, 5-14 days worldwide.
🧾 Tax included in the price?
French VAT (TVA) at 20% (5.5% for food, 10% for some categories) is included in all French store prices. For international orders shipped OUTSIDE the EU: French stores should apply 0% VAT (zero-rated export) — you should NOT pay French VAT on goods shipped to a non-EU address. Major French retailers typically apply this at checkout when you enter a non-EU delivery address. Smaller stores may not handle this correctly — if the price does not change when you enter an overseas address, contact the store. The in-person tourist TVA refund (for non-EU residents on purchases over EUR 100 from a single store) does NOT apply to online orders shipped internationally.
🔁 Do you need a forwarding service?
Rarely needed for major retailers. Some smaller French boutiques and artisan sellers ship to France or Europe only. Compare forwarding services →
🚫 Export & import restrictions
France follows EU export regulations. Alcohol and tobacco are subject to import limits in your country. French food products (certain cheeses, cured meats, foie gras) face strict import restrictions in many countries including the USA and Australia — check before ordering. CITES regulations apply to exotic leather goods.
💰 Best things to buy from France
French pharmacy beauty brands (La Roche-Posay, Bioderma, Avène, Vichy, Caudalie — often 20-40% cheaper bought direct from French pharmacies). Perfume (niche and designer fragrances from French maisons — often cheaper direct). French wine and Champagne (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne direct from producers — check your country's alcohol import rules and limits). Luxury fashion (Chanel, Hermès, Dior, Louis Vuitton — authenticity guaranteed direct). French linen and tableware (Yves Delorme, Jacquard Français).
🌟 Rare & exclusive to France
French pharmacy brands not distributed internationally. Limited perfume releases from French houses. Regional food specialties (many face import restrictions). France-exclusive luxury items and capsule collections.
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Shopping from France based stores
France is the world's leading luxury market and home to some of the most iconic brands in fashion, beauty, and gastronomy. Buying directly from French-based retailers gives access to authentic products — often at better prices than through resellers — including exclusive items and perfumes, cosmetics, and wines with French provenance.
Prices are in Euros (EUR). Non-EU buyers should check whether French VAT (TVA) has been removed from the price at checkout — it should be for goods shipped outside the EU.
What people buy from French online stores
- Luxury fashion — Chanel, Hermès, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent direct from France
- Beauty & skincare — French pharmacy brands La Roche-Posay, Avène, Bioderma, Vichy
- Perfume — niche and designer fragrances, often cheaper to buy direct from France
- Wine & Champagne — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne direct from French producers
- Gourmet food — truffles, mustard, macarons (check your country's food import rules)
- Homewares — French linen, tableware, cookware
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Tips for shopping from French retailers
- Non-EU buyers should not be charged French VAT (20%) — if the price does not change when you enter an overseas address, contact the store
- French pharmacy brands are often significantly cheaper bought direct from France than through international distributors
- Wine and food imports are heavily regulated — check your country's customs rules before ordering
- French sizing follows EU standards — use a conversion chart for clothing and shoes
- Your country will charge import duty and tax when the parcel arrives