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Meet Parapharmacie Monge: Must-Visit Beauty Retail Shop in Paris

1. Multilingual service & consultation
Save for a few words and expressions, I know very little about the French language. Yet, this did not stop me from having a pleasant shopping trip at Parapharmacie Monge. The store has a warm and professional staff who provide assistance in English, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese. This made it easy for me to ask about the products that I have little knowledge of, talk about my skin type, and receive recommendations without feeling any pressure to purchase.
2. High tax refund rate of 15%
Monge offers all their customers a tax refund of 15%. They offer an in-store refund (instant!) if the customer spends more than €100 and is scheduled to take their departing flight from France within sixteen (16) days. This was very convenient for me because I did not want to queue at the Tax Refund Counter at the Airport. (If you are set to return to your home country some time after 16 days, you can still get a tax refund at the airport. The staff at Parapharmacie Monge will provide you with a stamped refund form for easy processing.)
3. Strategic location
Discovering French monuments, chilling at hidden gems, and visiting Disneyland were the main priorities of my trip. I planned to do the shopping towards the end. However, because Parapharmacie Monge is strategically located in the heart of the city, I found it easy to squeeze in a visit during downtime.
The beauty shop is located in the Latin Quarter or the 5th arrondissement, which is a nice and cozy part of Paris that is filled with local cafes and bookshops. When my friend and I explored the Quarter, we made our first unplanned visit to Monge and browsed the products that they carry. This made it easy for us to decide on which items we’ll get for our next visit.
If you are planning your itinerary, know that Parapharmacie Monge is near landmarks like the Pantheon in Paris, the Jardin des Plantes Botanical Gardens, and the National Museum of Natural History. It is also near Contrescarpe (where Hemingway lived in the 1920s) and Place de l’Estrapade (where many scenes in Emily in Paris were filmed).
Some Brands & Products You Will Find
We were told by the staff that Parapharmacie Monge carries some 30,000 products from more than 10,000 French and global brands. This makes a great one-stop shop for travelers — you’ll find something for you. If you are already familiar with French or European cosmetic brands, you can check out the most popular brands that Monge has in store below (the list is not meant to be exhaustive):
- A-Derma
- Algologie
- Arkopharma
- Avène
- Bioderma
- Biotherm
- Caudalie
- CeraVe
- Clarins
- Condensé Paris
- Darphin
- Ducray
- Embryolisse
- Eucerin
- IT Cosmetics
- Klorane
- La Roche Posay
- Lierac
- Nescens
- Nuxe
- NYM
- Orlane
- Patyka
- Pureality
- Puressential
- Sanoflore
- Sisley
- Talika
- Topicrem
- Uriage
- Vichy
- Weleda
In terms of products, Parapharmacie Monge delights customers with huge selections of cleansers, serums, thermal waters, anti-aging, anti-redness, and other cosmetics. They also have a large variety of makeup, sunscreen, hair and body products, organic food supplements, infant goods, and more. You can check out their product and brand list here.
Parapharmacie Monge Shopping Coupon: 10-30% Discount
SPEND AMOUNT | DISCOUNT OFFER |
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€99 and below | 10% off |
€100-499 | 25% off (10% discount + 15% tax refund) |
€500 and more | 30% off (15% discount + 15% tax refund) |
To enjoy these savings, make sure to show the shopping coupon at the cashier before paying. You can also just show the QR code below:

The discount will be applied to all cosmetics and dietary supplements. If you are eligible for the instant 15% tax refund, proceed to the Tax Refund Checkout to receive the amount.
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Address & Hours
Parapharmacie Monge (Notre Dame) is located at 78 Rue Monge, Paris, France 75005. They are open from Monday through Saturday between 8am and 8pm (closed on Sundays).