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Get up to 20% back on Polène in Europe with your VAT refund. Numéro Un, Numéro Dix, Numéro Deux across 3 stores. Paris flagship.
Founded in 2016 by siblings Elise and Mathieu Balzac, Polène emerged from a desire to create timeless leather goods at accessible prices without compromising on quality. Frustrated by the €2,000+ price tags of luxury bags, they launched a direct-to-consumer brand offering Italian leather craftsmanship at €200-€600. Their minimalist aesthetic—clean lines, refined hardware, no visible logos—resonated globally through Instagram, turning Polène into the “it bag” for discerning shoppers. In April 2025, the brand unveiled its 491m² flagship on the Champs-Élysées, cementing Paris as the heart of the Polène experience.
Polène is exclusively available in Paris within Europe (plus London and Hamburg outside the database). Shopping in Paris with VAT refunds makes the N°1 bag €232-€288 after refund vs €290-€360 retail—a 20% savings. Paris boutiques also stock exclusive colors and limited editions not available online.
Founding city, multiple boutiques including Marais flagship
Sloane Street boutique, brand's first UK location
Via della Spiga boutique in luxury quadrilatero
69 Rue de Richelieu, 75002 Paris, France
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2 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008 Paris, France
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24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, France
+33 1 44 39 80 00
€100.01
20% standard rate
12-15% back
3 months to validate at departure
Champs-Élysées flagship (opened April 2025) is the largest Polène store worldwide—491m² across 2 floors with full collection
Le Bon Marché shop-in-shop (opened June 2025) is newest location, open Sundays when other Paris boutiques are closed
Polène bags run small—if between sizes, size up (especially for the N°1 and N°10)
Online drops sell out fast—in-store shopping in Paris guarantees access to full color range and limited editions
No. VAT refunds are only available for in-store purchases made in Europe. Online orders shipped internationally are already VAT-exempt.
High-value items (typically over €1,000) may require physical inspection at customs. Keep your purchase in carry-on luggage, not checked bags.
You must validate your VAT refund at your last EU point of departure, not your final destination.
With TravelMoney, refunds are processed instantly once validated at customs. Standard tax-free services can take 4-12 weeks.
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