Shop on Champs-Elysées, Paris: What to buy and how to save money with tax-free shopping in France

The Champs-Elysées is one of the most famous streets in the world among French and international visitors. In this article, you’ll find where to shop for clothes, bags, jewellery, fragrance, beauty, souvenirs and electronic products all on Champs-Elysées, Paris! And also learn how to save money by shopping tax-free with Wevat’s tax refund app when travelling to France.

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Tax-free shopping in France – the complete guide to getting your VAT refund when leaving from Paris airports and train stations

If you’re reading this article, you're probably aware of VAT refunds or have even experienced the joy of shopping tax-free in France before. But the way you validate your refund form can differ quite a lot depending on where you’re flying or training home from. In this article, we’ll give you a complete guide on how to claim your VAT back when you leave the EU from Paris.

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Shopping online during your stay in France? Here’s how to get a tax refund on Amazon online shopping

Tax-free shopping in the past has only worked when you bought something in France at a physical, brick-and-mortar store. However, with Wevat, you can now benefit from the same tax refund perks even when shopping online for electronics, clothing, accessories, beauty, and household products, with no minimum spend per order. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to get a tax refund on Amazon purchases.

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How to save money while buying your new iPhone with tax-free shopping in France?

Thinking about buying an iPhone, iPad, Macbook, or some other Apple-branded hardware and accessories? You don’t have to break the bank anymore if you claim a tax refund on your shopping as a traveler visiting France from a non-EU country. Here are our top tips on shopping for Apple products in France and how to save up to 20% VAT on an iPhone purchase for you.

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How to benefit from tax free shopping on your online shopping in France?

Online shoppers rejoice... tax-free shopping has just got a little bit easier with Wevat (hooray!). You can now obtain a VAT refund on eligible online purchases with French-registered retailers. No need to miss out on those online bargains anymore! This article provides step-by-step instructions on getting your VAT back for online shopping in France.

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How to get your tax-refund on your shopping in Nice, Côte d'Azur Airport, South France?

This article is to help you with a visual step-by-step guide to get the VAT back for your shopping in France if you are travelling back home via Nice Côte d'Azur Airport. It includes the things you need to know and do before heading to the airport; where to find the tax refund self-service kiosks in each terminal; how to follow the tax refund kiosk’s on-screen instructions to get your tax refund approved.

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Six of the best apps to use when visiting Paris, France

Paris is recognised as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with a number of historic heritage sites, museums and monuments, restaurants and cafes, as well as boutiques and shopping centres. To make your next Paris trip even better, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite Paris apps that can help you get the most from the City of Lights. A lot of these apps will also be beneficial if you plan to widen your trip to include travel in France.

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How to buy tax free wine & Champagne when travelling via Calais, France?

This article is to help with a visual step-by-step guide to get the VAT back for your shopping in France if you are travelling back home via Calais France. It includes the things you need to know and do before heading to Calais; how much alcohol you can purchase for a tax refund; how to follow the Tax refund kiosks on-screen instructions to get your tax refund approved.

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How to get your VAT-refund in Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport, France?

This article is to help with a visual step by step guide to get the VAT back for your shopping in France if you are travelling back home via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. It includes the things you need to know and do before heading to the airport; where to find the Tax refund self-service kiosks in each terminal; how to follow the Tax refund kiosks on-screen instructions to get your tax refund approved.

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How to get tax-refund in Gare du Nord in Paris, France Eurostar station?

Did you know that British travellers are missing out on reclaiming hundreds of pounds worth of refund when shopping the EU? Well, if you're reading this article then you're probably aware of VAT-refunds and you want to know how to claim your tax refund when returning from France through Gare du Nord station. Continue reading to find out more about tax-free shopping and how it can save you loads of money and how to claim your refund at Gare du Nord station!

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Complete guide to tax-free shopping in France for Brits-save up to 20% VAT on your shopping!

Are you planning on travelling to France soon? Then you can’t miss this article about tax-free shopping and how you can save you up to 20% VAT back on you shopping during your trip. That’s the great thing about post-Brexit travelling in Europe is that British travellers can now claim a VAT refund on purchases made in the EU! Learn how to use Wevat for tax-free shopping in France to save on your purchases!

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Tips for Brits travelling to France - 5 things you need to know!

France has been moved to the amber list country recently and it may be the perfect destination for a little get away that you have been craving! A lot of things have changed for travellers from Covid regulations to Brexit which can make preparing for a trip more hassle than you’re ready for. We’ve compiled a handy list of 5 important things that you, as a UK citizen, need to know if you’re travelling to France! Hopefully you’ll be a couple steps closer to organising your trip after this.

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How can British tourist claim tax-refunds on shopping in France?

If you're new to tax-refund/tax-free shopping then it can get a little tricky to understand all the rules and regulations but we’re here to make this information and process easy to understand. We want to make sure your departure back to the UK is as smooth as possible when claiming your refunds so read on to learn everything about preparing for your departure from France.

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What items can UK travellers claim VAT-refunds on in France?

Since we all love finding deals and discounts on our shopping sprees so what better way to guarantee saving money than to try out tax-free shopping on your next trip to France? Luckily, most items will be valid and eligible for a VAT-refund as long as you purchase the items under the eligibility conditions you can find here. This little guide will fully prepare you with the knowledge on what you can or cannot get a VAT-refund on.

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How to get tax-free shopping in France for British travellers - what you need to know!

If you are planning to go to France then you could be saving money on your shopping through claiming VAT-refund! There are a few important points to be aware of in order to be eligible for a VAT-refund from spending limits to purchase time requirements and what goods are not eligible for a refund? Be prepared for your trip and have everything you need to know about tax-free shopping in France right here.

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Travel in Europe After Brexit: What Brits Need to Know

Think back to the last time you hopped on a plane for holiday with your friends or family. It feels like an era ago, doesn't it? But now, with vaccine rollouts rapidly nearing completion in the UK, and governments steadily gaining control over COVID-19's spread, the prospects of us being able to travel seems very real again. Click to see what do you need to prepare for this exciting trip?!

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