Whether you're visiting Paris for the first or 40th time, it is your sworn duty to buy French treats for your friends, family, and, of course, yourself.

Flickr/Canon S3 IS in Paris They won't last long but macaron cookies are a wonderful souvenir to bring back from France. There are hundreds of places to buy ...

Pay attention to local trends, and bring ’em back home: When editorial director Lauren Sullivan noticed everyone in Paris sporting these chic fanny packs, she was compelled to snag one of her own.