Paris is a real paradise for those that adore shopping. Cheap shops and top quality boutiques of famous designers, perfume and cosmetic shops, gastronomic shops and many others attract daily a great number of customers. Familiar brands and designers’ names can be found on avenue Montaigne, where the boutiques of Yves Saint-Loraint and Christian Dior are located, la place de la Madeleine, rue des Saints-Pères with the boutiques of Versace and Sonia Rykiel and Faubourg Saint-Honoré (Hermès and Gucci). The Opéra area hosts many tax-free boutiques where you can choose among the perfumes and cosmetics. Especially for gourmets, there are great food shops, such as Hédiard and Fauchon, as well as the Lafayette Gourmet.