Head to Europe this summer for sights, bites and luxury shopping with McArthurGlen Designer Outlets

Bustling and full of industrial charm, Milan is a great place to start your trip. After a couple days of eating your weight in risotto and ossobucco at Osteria Conchetta and Al Cantinone while absorbing style inspo from the seemingly endless parade of fashion models strutting through the streets, take a day trip south toward the Ligurian seaside to the Designer Outlet Serravalle, which is, with over 230 stores, the largest luxury designer outlet in all of Europe. It’s also located in the UNESCO recognized Monferrato region, which is beloved for truffle hunting and wine tasting, making for a perfect pit stop for a couple of days if you’re up for it.

If you’re flying into or out of Rome, you can easily shop at Designer Outlet Castel Romano, which is located just 30 minutes outside the Italian capital. The outlet is home to over 150 stores, including Armani, Versace, Zegna, Missoni, Roberto Cavalli and many more. In between your shopping escapades, you can indulge in a number of the city’s historic walking tours, which are perfect for burning off the feasts you’ll be eating at some of Rome’s best restaurants, like Coromandel, Mulino Ai Quattro Venti, Da Enzo al 29, Trapizzino and Va.Do.

The landscape of Venice is simply stunning: between the canals and the historic architecture, it feels like you’re walking into a painting at every turn. The city is also prime for people watching as you stroll the narrow streets and ports full of gems like the famous bookstore Acqua Alta and the must-try coffee shop Caffè del Doge, which is why it’s imperative that you take fashion seriously here (people will be watching you, too!). Taking inspiration from the historic city’s palatial architecture, Designer Outlet Noventa di Piave—where you’ll find brands like Gucci, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Valentino and more—is surrounded by gorgeous mosaics and breathtaking frescoes. Located just 40 minutes outside of Venice, this outlet makes for another great day trip.

It’s hard to imagine a place more effortlessly stylish than Paris, and McArthurGlen’s newest outlet, Paris Giverny—offering brands such as L'Oréal, Lacoste and Sandro and more—is just 45 minutes outside France’s capital and will provide you with the looks you need to be amongst the most stylish in the city. With a unique contemporary design and its very own artisan village—The Maison des  Métiers d'Art—Designer Outlet Paris Giverny is a destination in itself. Go for the day and break up your shopping excursion with bites and sips from onsite cafes Ladurée and Angelina, or stop at Paris Giverny on a road trip to the historic beaches of Normandy.

Located just half an hour outside Vienna, Designer Outlet Parndorf is set amongst vibrant architecture inspired by the local Burgenland style. Burgenland is known for its excellent red wines, making it a fabulous stop for eating and drinking, too. Consider starting at Restaurant Landhaus to fuel up on schnitzel Wiener Art, aka Viennese-style schnitzel before hitting as many of the outlet’s 160+ stores as you can handle—or afford—including Boss, Gucci and more. Afterwards, cap off your day with a real treat without leaving the outlet: a Sacher torte from Sacher Café.

From Vienna, you can retrace Mozart’s footsteps on a road trip to Salzburg (via car or train), home to Designer Outlet Salzburg, (with Karl Lagerfeld, Wolford and more), which is located just 10 minutes outside the city center (and just a stone’s throw from the Salzburg airport, so if you fly into the city, you can easily go from customs to the outlet to a night on the town). If you’re a classical music lover, you can’t miss the Salzburg Music Festival, which features 179 operas and concerts across 15 venues. Foodie? Be sure to try Kasnocken, a dish of small dumplings prepared with melted cheese and caramelized onions believed to originate from the nearby Pinzgau region.

While there’s no shortage of unique and historic sites in Spain, Malaga is something special. Located just off the coast of the Alboran Sea, it’s one of the oldest cities in the world (at least 2,800 years old), and is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. If you’re a wine drinker, Anyway Wine Bar is a must visit—choose from 100+ wines, 20+ cheeses and Iberico ham that’s as close to perfection as it gets. Designer Outlet Malaga—including Furla, Prada, Tumi, Escada and more—is just 20 minutes outside the city and 10 minutes from the local airport, and is easily accessible to the renowned holiday resort towns of Marbella and Puerto Banús.

If your travel plans aren’t accessible to the above named outlets, worry not—there are 24 McArthurGlen Designer Outlets scattered throughout Europe. A few others worth checking out: Barberino Designer Outlet (near Florence, Italy), Berlin Designer Outlet (outside Berlin, Germany), Roermond Designer Outlet (in the southern tip of the Netherlands), Ashford Designer Outlet (near the southern coast of the UK), Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet (not far from Liverpool), and Provence Designer Outlet (in the South of France).

(And, if you're traveling to Canada—the Europe of North America—make sure to stop at the Vancouver Designer Outlet close to the Vancouver Airport!) 

McArthurGlen Designer Outlets offer designer fashion at up to 70% less than retail, year round. Be sure to download your Fashion Passport for an extra 10% off Outlet prices.