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Shop the French Summer Sales from Anywhere in the World
Sandro. Maje. Jacquemus. A.P.C. Up to 70% off — but the deepest cuts, the widest selection, and the France-only stock? That’s only on their .fr sites. Here’s how to access it from anywhere.
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What Are the French Summer Sales (Les Soldes)?
That 40% off tag on a Sandro jacket? In France, it’s legally required to be real. Retailers can only advertise a markdown against a price the item actually sold at for 30+ days beforehand — no inflated “was” prices, no phantom discounts invented the week before. That’s what makes Les Soldes worth planning your shopping around.
In 2026, the summer sales (Les Soldes d’été) run from Wednesday, June 24 through Tuesday, July 21 — four weeks of staggered markdowns. The best stock goes on day one. The deepest cuts come in weeks two and three, as retailers move what’s left.
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Why these discounts are the real thing
Think about the last US sale you shopped. Did you ever wonder whether that “was $280” price was real? In France, you don’t have to wonder. Retailers must prove that the reference price reflects what items genuinely sold for in the 30 days prior — and fictitious markdowns carry legal penalties. The result: when Maje says 40% off, it means 40% off what people were actually paying last month.
Timing insight: Day one (June 24) has the best selection — show up late and the good pieces are gone. Weeks two and three bring the steepest cuts as stock thins out. The move: grab anything you’d be gutted to miss on opening day, then check back around July 8 for further reductions on what’s still available.
How this compares to other European sale seasons
The UK, Germany, Spain, and Italy all run summer sales in June and July — but none of them have France’s legally enforced start date. Every French retailer drops on the same morning. It creates a genuine national shopping event, with real inventory moving at real discounts, rather than a rolling series of promotions each brand starts whenever it suits them.
Which French Brands Participate — and Do They Ship Internationally?
Good news: nearly every major French brand joins Les Soldes. The table below maps out exactly who ships internationally and who doesn’t — along with whether the French .fr site during Les Soldes tends to offer a wider selection or better pricing than their international stores. Even for brands that do ship to you directly, routing through ColisExpat often makes sense for consolidation or accessing deeper sale stock.
Every brand in this table ships to French addresses — which is what your ColisExpat account gives you. Even brands that ship internationally often have a wider sale selection or better pricing on their French .fr sites during Les Soldes. The “Ships to US/UK directly” column tells you whether you have a direct option; ColisExpat remains useful for consolidation, better sale pricing, and brands that genuinely don’t ship outside Europe.
| Brand | Typical sale discount | Ships to US/UK directly | ColisExpat compatible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandro | 30–50% | Limited / US only | ✓ Yes |
| Maje | 30–50% | Limited / US only | ✓ Yes |
| Jacquemus | 20–40% | Yes (worldwide) | ✓ Yes |
| A.P.C. | 30–50% | Yes (selected) | ✓ Yes |
| Isabel Marant | 40–60% | Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rouje | 30–50% | Yes (incl. US/UK) | ✓ Yes |
| Sessùn | 30–50% | Yes (worldwide) | ✓ Yes |
| Ami Paris | 30–40% | Yes (worldwide) | ✓ Yes |
| Maison Kitsuné | 30–50% | Selected items | ✓ Yes |
| Claudie Pierlot | 40–60% | EU only | ✓ Yes |
| Vanessa Bruno | 30–50% | Yes (US & Canada) | ✓ Yes |
| Ba&sh | 40–60% | US/UK limited | ✓ Yes |
| Officine Générale | 30–50% | Yes (US, duties incl.) | ✓ Yes |
| La Redoute | 40–70% | UK only | ✓ Yes |
| Fnac (tech/books) | 20–40% | No | ✓ Yes |
| Monoprix | 30–50% | No | ✓ Yes |
| Cyrillus | 40–60% | No | ✓ Yes |
| ASOS France | 30–70% | Yes (EU pricing) | ✓ Yes |
| Galeries Lafayette | 30–60% | Selected brands | ✓ Yes |
Note: Shipping policies change seasonally. Verify directly on the brand’s .fr site before checkout. Discount ranges are estimates based on prior years — actual cuts vary by category and week.
How Parcel Forwarding Works
1. You get a real address in the retailer’s country
A forwarding service assigns you a physical warehouse address — in France, in your case. This is a real street address that French retailers accept at checkout, just like any domestic customer’s.
2. You shop normally — using that address
Enter your assigned French address at checkout on any French retailer’s website. The retailer ships domestically; you pay domestic shipping rates (often free above a threshold).
3. The warehouse receives and holds your packages
Your packages land at the warehouse within a few days of ordering. You get an email as each one checks in, and you can see weights and dimensions in your dashboard. No rush — hold everything until you’re done shopping, then forward it all at once.
4. You choose how to forward
When you’re ready, select your shipping method, pay the forwarding fee, and your consolidated parcel ships to your home address. One package. One customs declaration.
The consolidation trick: Don’t forward each order separately. Shop from Sandro, Rouje, and La Redoute, let everything arrive at your ColisExpat address, then send it all home in one parcel. One forwarding fee instead of three. That alone typically cuts your shipping cost by 30–50%.
Why ColisExpat for French & European Shopping
Most forwarding services are built for parcels, not for fashion shoppers who follow French brands. ColisExpat started as a service for the French diaspora — people who moved abroad but still wanted to shop at home. That origin shows in the details.
Six countries, one account
Sign up once and you get warehouse addresses in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the UK, and the US. Shopping a German brand during their summer sales? Forward from the Germany warehouse. Found something on Net-a-Porter UK? Same account. You don’t need a separate service for each country.
Shipping that actually arrives
ColisExpat forwards internationally via bPost — Belgium’s national postal carrier and one of the most reliable cross-border operators in Europe. Full tracking on every shipment, 220+ destinations, and a strong track record specifically on the US and UK import corridors where customs clearance tends to snag packages from less experienced carriers.
Worked example: a €180 jacket, landed in the US
💡 Real cost breakdown — Sandro linen jacket during Les Soldes
Compare: same jacket retails at ~$340+ via US stockists when available. You still save ~23% even after all fees and duties. ⚠️ Duty rates vary by garment type — verify with your customs broker for accuracy.
The forwarding fee is based on weight, not what you spent. A consolidated parcel with three items (roughly 2.5 kg) might run €45–60 via DHL — but that’s under €20 per item once you split it across your haul, and you pay import duty only once on the full consolidated value.
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Step-by-Step: How to Use ColisExpat for Les Soldes
From creating an account to your parcel arriving at your door — the full process, exactly as it works.
1. Create your free account at colisexpat.com
In our registration page, enter your email and a password. No credit card required to sign up. Your account is active immediately.
2. Find your French address in your dashboard
Once you’re in, go to My Details → ColisExpat Addresses → Your Address in France. You’ll find a full French postal address with your unique customer ID built into it. Copy it. This is the address you’ll paste into every French checkout.
3. Shop on French retailer sites, using your ColisExpat address
Browse Sandro.com, Maje.com, Jacquemus.com — or any French site. At checkout, enter your ColisExpat French address exactly as displayed in your dashboard. Pay in euros. Done.
4. Wait for your packages to arrive at the warehouse
Typically 2–5 days for French domestic delivery. You’ll receive an email notification when each package is checked in. You can view photos of packages before deciding to forward (useful for checking condition).
5. Consolidate multiple orders (recommended)
In your dashboard, tick the packages you want to combine, then hit Consolidate. ColisExpat repackages them into a single parcel. It’s the biggest single thing you can do to keep forwarding costs down.
6. Choose your shipping method and forward
Select your preferred shipping method — live quotes are shown based on your parcel weight and destination. Full tracking is included with every service.
Pro tip: Create your account before the sales open (June 24) so you have your French address ready to paste at checkout the moment the markdowns go live. High-demand items like Jacquemus bags and Sandro knitwear sell out on day one.
Brand Mini-Guides: Your Top Questions, Answered
The eight brands international shoppers search for most — whether they’re in the sales, whether they ship outside France, and the fastest way to get them home via ColisExpat.
Sandro goes all-in on Les Soldes via its .fr site — discounts typically hit 40–50% by week two. The US site (sandro-paris.com) sometimes runs its own promotions, but they're shallower and the selection is narrower. For the best range and the deepest cuts, shop fr.sandro-paris.com with your ColisExpat French address. Domestic shipping is free on orders over €100.
Maje is Sandro's sister brand under SMCP, and the same rule applies: shop fr.maje.com, not the US site. The French site runs the full sale assortment; the US site does its own thing. Maje's blouses and dresses tend to go fast in the first week. Some pieces are France-only stock that never appears on the international site at all — another reason to shop at source.
Jacquemus ships worldwide from jacquemus.com — so you can order directly. The case for using ColisExpat is price, not access: the French site pricing during Les Soldes (20–35% off) is typically the best available globally, and Jacquemus covers duties and customs fees for most destinations including the US. Bags and linen pieces are the highest-value targets. If you're buying multiple items during the sales, consolidating a Jacquemus order with others through ColisExpat can also simplify your customs paperwork to a single declaration.
A.P.C. does ship internationally from its French site to some countries — but not all, and during sale periods the available international stock often gets restricted. The French site (apc.fr) always has the complete sale assortment. Denim, outerwear, and leather goods are the best categories to target during Les Soldes. A.P.C.'s packaging is minimal — the photo feature in your ColisExpat dashboard is handy for confirming your order arrived intact.
Rouje — Jeanne Damas's brand — ships internationally, including to the US, UK, and most global destinations. You can order directly from rouje.com. The case for ColisExpat is consolidation: if you're placing orders from multiple French brands during Les Soldes, routing your Rouje order through your French address lets you combine it into one shipment. Rouje participates fully in Les Soldes, with cuts often reaching 50% on dresses and blouses. Move fast either way — popular pieces at sale price routinely sell out within hours of opening day.
Sessùn is based in Marseille and does ship internationally — including to the US — via its international site (en.sessun.com). You can order directly. The case for routing through ColisExpat is consolidation: Sessùn orders tend to be lighter and less expensive than the designer labels above, so pairing a Sessùn order with a Sandro or Maje shipment in one forwarding request keeps per-item costs low. The brand joins Les Soldes with real markdowns across its linen, knitwear, and shoe collections — worth checking in week two for the best balance of selection and price.
Isabel Marant does ship internationally from isabelmarant.com, but the French site tends to carry a broader sale selection — and some items that go on sale there simply don't appear on the global store. The Étoile diffusion line sees the sharpest cuts, often 40–60%. For US shoppers, even after ColisExpat's forwarding fee, the French site price during Les Soldes usually comes out ahead of what you'd pay via a US stockist.
Ba&sh ships to the US and UK, but if you've shopped their US site during sale season, you've probably noticed: the selection is smaller and the discounts arrive later. The French site (ba-sh.com) runs Les Soldes properly — 40–60% across dresses, jumpsuits, and knitwear — with free domestic shipping on orders over €100. Worth the extra step of using your ColisExpat address.
Each brand above will become a standalone guide page. Bookmark this page — links will activate as guides go live during the sale period.
Frequently Asked Questions
When exactly are the French summer sales in 2026?
The French summer sales (Les Soldes d'été 2026) run from Wednesday, June 24 to Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — four weeks nationwide. Some online retailers begin 48 hours early with pre-sale access for newsletter subscribers. Mark June 24 in your calendar for the best selection; the deepest percentage cuts typically arrive in weeks two and three.
How long does shipping from France to the US take?
For the US, ColisExpat currently forwards via commercial express carriers (DHL Express, FedEx). Postal economy services to the US are temporarily suspended due to changes in US import regulations (as of August 2025); check ColisExpat's delivery alerts page for the latest status. To the UK, expect 5–10 days economy. To Australia, 10–18 days economy. All services include full tracking.
What customs duties will I pay when importing French fashion to the US?
The US $800 duty-free de minimis exemption was eliminated in August 2025 and is no longer in effect. All imports into the US — regardless of value — are now subject to customs duties and standard entry requirements. For French fashion apparel, the applicable MFN (most-favoured-nation) tariff rate typically ranges from 12–27% of the declared value, depending on garment type and fibre content. Duties are calculated on the customs value (typically the sale price), are the buyer's responsibility, and are separate from ColisExpat's forwarding fees. ColisExpat provides a commercial invoice to accompany every shipment. We recommend verifying your specific duty rate at hts.usitc.gov or with a licensed customs broker before ordering.
Can I consolidate packages from multiple French stores?
Yes — consolidation is one of ColisExpat's most popular features. Ship from Sandro, Maje, and A.P.C. all to your ColisExpat French address, then combine them into one parcel in your dashboard and pay a single forwarding fee. Consolidation typically saves 30–50% on shipping compared to forwarding each parcel separately. There is a small consolidation handling fee; the savings almost always outweigh it.
What is the cheapest shipping option from France to the US?
For US-bound shipments, DHL Express and FedEx are currently the available options — postal economy services (bPost, Colissimo) to the US are temporarily suspended. For the UK and Australia, bPost economy remains available and is the most cost-effective choice. For a consolidated parcel of 2–3 garments to the UK (roughly 1.5 kg), expect approximately €18–25. Regardless of destination, consolidating multiple orders into one parcel before forwarding is the single biggest way to reduce your per-item shipping cost — it avoids paying a base fee per parcel.
Does ColisExpat work for German, Spanish, and Italian retailers too?
Yes. ColisExpat provides warehouse addresses in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the UK, and the US — all accessible from one account. This means you can shop Zalando.de, El Corte Inglés, or Net-a-Porter UK and forward through the same dashboard, often consolidating across countries. Each country warehouse is billed separately, but the workflow is identical.
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