Furnishing your home like the French: a guide to purchasing luxury items in France

There’s something irresistibly French about interiors that balance elegance with effortless charm. From finely woven linens to crystal glasses that catch the light just so, France offers endless inspiration for those wishing to bring a little Parisian chic or provincial warmth back home.

For non-EU residents, the good news is that many of these luxury purchases can be made more affordable thanks to tax-free shopping. And with the Zapptax app, claiming back VAT on your French finds has never been easier.

What to buy: items you can take home

Imagine taking home an 18th-century armoire as a lasting memory of your trip… Whether you’re drawn to a stylish designer lamp, or luxurious linens, your French finds can travel home with you.

Still, choosing refined yet easy-to-carry items is often the simplest way to bring a bit of France into your home abroad. Consider:

• Tableware and porcelain from Limoges: timeless and light enough to pack.
• Crystal and glassware from Baccarat or Lalique: iconic, transportable, and safe with good wrapping.
• Decorative lighting or small objets d’art from French ateliers.
• Luxury linens for the bedroom or dining room.
• Smaller artworks or framed prints that slip easily into your car or suitcase.
  

Making VAT refund seamless with Zapptax

Zapptax makes it VAT refund  accessible to everyone and on all your purchases, here’s how it works:

• Shop as usual: when you buy your items, simply ask the store to issue the invoice in the name of Zapptax.
• Store everything in one place: take a photo of the invoice and upload it into the Zapptax app.
• Validate before you leave: when you exit the EU, whether by plane, ferry, or car, present your digital tax-free form, generated on the app, at customs for validation.
• Get your money back: once validated, your VAT refund is processed to your bank account or PayPal.

A smarter way to shop

So next time you browse the boutiques of Paris or the ateliers of Provence, think beyond souvenirs. Bring home a touch of French refinement, and let Zapptax handle the rest.

👉 Download the Zapptax app and make your French luxury shopping experience truly effortless.