Neighborhood Shopping Guide

Bercy Village , Paris

75012

Bercy Village is a converted 19th-century wine-warehouse outdoor mall at Cour Saint-Émilion in the 12th arrondissement, with 25+ lifestyle brands, restaurants, and a UGC cinema. Non-EU visitors validate VAT refund forms at PABLO kiosks at Charles de Gaulle, Orly, or Gare du Nord.

Bercy Village concentrates modern shopping complex in converted warehouses in central Paris. Best for Family shopping, Dining and Entertainment, with typical VAT-refund savings of €200-800 per shopper.

VAT refund essentials.

Standard VAT rate
20%
Typical net refund
12-15% after operator fees
Minimum spend
€100.01
Where to validate
See the Paris validation guide

Top shopping streets in Bercy Village.

  1. Cour Saint-Émilion 12th arrondissement

    Pedestrianized cobblestone street with 25+ shops in restored stone wine warehouses, including Nature & Découvertes, Oliviers & Co, and Sephora

  2. Rue de Pommard 12th arrondissement

    Adjacent street running parallel to Cour Saint-Émilion with additional restaurants and shops

  3. Place des Vins de France 12th arrondissement

    Plaza at the eastern end of Bercy Village with restaurants and the Bercy Village fountain

Local tips.

Frequently asked questions.

What's the history of Bercy Village?

Bercy Village occupies the former Entrepôts de Bercy, France's largest wine market from 1860 to the 1980s. Wine arrived by barge from Burgundy and Bordeaux for Paris distribution. The city converted the limestone warehouses into a pedestrianized lifestyle mall in 2001, preserving the original architecture.

Is Bercy Village open on Sundays?

Yes. The Cour Saint-Émilion area is in the designated tourism zone, so Bercy Village shops open Sundays from 11am to 8pm year-round. Restaurants and the UGC cinema operate full hours daily.

What's at Bercy Village?

Cour Saint-Émilion hosts 25+ shops including Nature & Découvertes, Oliviers & Co, Sephora, plus 15+ restaurants and bars and the UGC Ciné Cité Bercy 18-screen cinema. The pedestrianized cobblestone street stretches 400m through the converted wine-warehouse buildings.

Closest Metro to Bercy Village?

Cour Saint-Émilion on Line 14 sits directly under Bercy Village, with the station's Burgundy-themed mosaic décor matching the wine-warehouse heritage. Bercy on Lines 6 and 14 is a 7-minute walk west via Parc de Bercy.

Can I claim VAT refund on Bercy Village purchases?

Yes if the shop is tax-free registered and your single-store, single-day spend exceeds €100.01. Major chains including Sephora and Nature & Découvertes participate. Validate the form at a PABLO kiosk at CDG, Orly, or Gare du Nord on departure for a 12-13% net refund.

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