Boston, a shopping destination

Here are a few places not to be missed during your stay in Boston:

• Newbury Street, the main thoroughfare in the Back Bay district. Connecting Boston Common to the east and Brookline Avenue to the west, it's a shopper's paradise. The major American brands can be found all along the artery. Ralph Lauren, Nike, Vans, Victoria's Secret... there's something for everyone!

• Downtown Crossing Boston is the city's most attractive shopping district. Here you'll find no fewer than 500 shops! Boston's major department stores, including the iconic Macy's, share the pavement. Getting here couldn't be easier, just get off at the Downtown Crossing Boston metro station (Orange and Red lines). Not far from this area, don't miss theHaymarket, open on Fridays and Saturdays from 6am to 7pm. In this covered market, stock up on fresh local produce. You'll be able to put together a tasty takeaway lunch of fruit and vegetables.

• Copley Place, to the south of the Back Bay district, is another temple to shopping in Boston. This shopping centre boasts a wide variety of boutiques. The shopping offer is complemented by numerous bars, cafés and restaurants. The target clientele, however, is well-to-do. Most of the shops here are upmarket.

• **The shops at **Prudential CenterThe Prudential Center is located in the Back Bay district of central Boston. There are 75 shops and restaurants in this covered shopping centre. Some of the most famous American companies are represented here: Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, etc. The luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel is also part of this complex.

Good to know: for fans of the famous Converse shoe brand, there's a place to put on your list! At 1 Lovejoy Wharf you'll find the brand's head office and official boutique!

Here's a dream location for flea market addicts, and an original outing to share with the whole family. Here again, American excess takes on its full meaning. Thousands of vendors offer their treasures and other riches over several hectares of open-air space. With antiques, antiques and collections of all kinds, buyers won't know where to turn. In all, nearly 5,000 vendors will be on hand! The market is held three times a year, usually in May, July and September. The market is located just off Route 20 near Brimfield. Boston is around a hundred kilometres to the north-east.

⭐Boston Park Plaza

Built in 1927, the 4* Boston Park Plaza Hotel welcomes you to Boston's Theatre District. Right in the heart of the city's shopping district and less than 500 metres from the famous John Hancock skyscraper. Accommodations feature flat-screen cable TV with video-on-demand and a refrigerator for convenience. Some include a seating area, which can accommodate up to 4 people. These rooms are ideal for families. As an added bonus, you'll find the Off The Common restaurant on site. Off The Common offers fresh, local cuisine.