It was in Troyes that the concept of factory outlets, now much copied but never equalled, was originally born. The town is the biggest European centre of this kind. Each year, more than two million visitors, from every different walk of life, stream into Troyes to shop in these modern day Aladdin’s caves, where the biggest brands happily offer discounts of as much as 30 to 50% on stock in relation to traditional stores. These prices beat all the competition for quality products of all sizes, and during the sales, the prices are cut even further... So don’t miss your shopping weekend during the January winter sales.
3 major centres to visit:
Marques Avenue in St Julien les Villas www.marquesavenue.com
Mc Arthur Glen in Pont Ste Marie. This centre is designed in the form of a village, and has a style reminiscent of the industrial brick architecture. A whole host of boutiques, stocking prestigious brands for all the family. www.mcarthurglen.fr
Marques City in Pont Sainte Marie is more recent www.marquescity.com