Must-see shopping in Paris

  • Losco

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    This artisan ceinturier epitomises the main draw of shopping in Paris – stumbling upon tiny boutique-workshops selling infinite variations of one single…

  • La Cave de Joël Robuchon

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    At superstar chef Joël Robuchon's sleek wine shop – black façade, scarlet walls inside – his sommeliers expertly pair wines with any dish you might have…

  • La Grande Épicerie Rive Droite

    Paris

    Topped by a dome made up of 2,336 glass prisms and filled with tiled panels, frescoes and mosaics, the Right Bank branch of the beloved gourmet emporium…

  • Marie-Louise Orlach

    Paris

    Parisian jeweller Marie-Louise, who works from her home in the 14e arrondissement, is renowned for her pieces (earrings and necklaces) made from original…

  • Galerie Véro Dodat

    Paris

    For a quick taste of 19th-century Paris, it's hard to beat this shopping arcade, which opened in 1826 and retains its original skylights, ceiling murals,…

  • Guerlain

    Paris

    Guerlain is Paris’ most famous parfumerie, and its shop (dating from 1912) is one of the most beautiful in the city. With its shimmering mirror-and-marble…

  • Village St-Paul

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    It's quiet on weekdays, but come the weekend these five cobbled courtyards, refashioned in the 1970s from the 14th-century walled gardens of King Charles…

  • Bieregrad

    Paris

    Bang in the heart of lively rue de la Butte aux Cailles, this well-stocked boutique's craft beers include Belgian La Guillotine, French Red is Dead and…

  • Passage des Panoramas

    Paris

    Built in 1800, this is the oldest covered arcade in Paris and the first to be lit by gas (1817). It retains a real 19th-century charm with several…

  • La Table de Maître Corbeau

    Paris

    Modern white-tiled fromagerie La Table de Maître Corbeau specialises in rare French cheeses, such as crumbly Gaec de la Grande Casse bleu de Termignon,…

  • Hôtel Drouot

    Paris

    Selling everything from antiques and jewellery to rare books and art, Paris’ most established auction house has been in business for more than a century…

  • Marché aux Puces d’Aligre

    Paris

    Smaller but more central than Paris’ other flea markets, the Marché aux Puces d’Aligre, adjoining the Marché d’Aligre street market, has a jumble of…

  • Room Service

    Paris

    ‘Atelier Vintage’ (Vintage Workshop) is the thrust of this chic boutique that reinvents vintage pieces as new. Scarves, headpieces, sequins, bangles and…

  • Antoine et Lili

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Brilliant greens, reds, violets and other bold colours fill this much-loved French fashion boutique for women. This is the inaugural store; find another…

  • L'Îles aux Images

    Paris

    Original and rare vintage posters, photographs and lithographs dating from 1850 onwards from artists including Man Ray, Salvador Dalí, Paul Gauguin and…

  • Galerie Teo Leo

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Not your average antique shop, Galerie Teo Leo is a treasure trove of lovingly selected pieces from the the 1940s to the present day. Items are all…

  • Mes Demoiselles

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Antique cuts of silks, wools and cottons are transformed into floaty bohemian-influenced women's fashion (dresses, knitwear, coats and other separates) by…

  • Cie Bracelet Montre

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    This niche boutique simply sells watch straps, in a rainbow of colours and range of materials (alligator, crocodile, lizard, ostrich, shark) for men and…

  • L’Habilleur

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Discount men's and women's designer wear – 50% to 70% off original prices – is the draw of this veteran boutique. It generally stocks last season’s…

  • MORA

    Paris

    Both amateur and professional pastry chefs will want to stop by MORA to pick up all manner of specialist culinary items, from unique cake and pastry…

  • Marché Beauvau

    Paris

    This historic market hall, part of Bastille's busy Marché d'Aligre street market, shelters over a dozen permanent stands selling freshly shucked oysters,…

  • Souffle Continu

    Paris

    Owners Bernard Ducayron and Théo Jarrier have their own record label, and their spacious, terrazzo-tiled shop specialises in vinyl, discs, books and DVDs…

  • Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    A mouthwatering range of chocolates made from bean to bar by legendary French chef Alain Ducasse at his Bastille factory La Manufacture de Chocolat is…

  • Dior

    Paris

    Post-WWII, Christian Dior’s creations dictated style, re-establishing Paris as the world fashion capital. It's due to reopen in 2021 at its flagship…

  • Samuel Coraux

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The stark black façade at this hybrid boutique-workshop provides a dramatic contrast to the brilliantly coloured, contemporary creations crafted inside by…

  • La Maison du Chocolat

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Pralines, ganaches and fruit chocolates are the hallmark of this exquisite chocolatier. Other treats include macarons inspired by its signature chocolates…

  • Eres

    Paris

    Women who have despaired of buying a swimsuit in the past will understand why those designed by Eres have become a must-have item. The stunning suits are…

  • Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves

    Paris

    One of the friendliest in Paris, the Porte de Vanves flea market has over 380 stalls. Av Georges Lafenestre has lots of ‘curios’ that don’t quite qualify…

  • Le Labo

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Sniff your way through 16 scents, each carefully crafted by a nez (nose) in Grasse in southern France, then place your order for a hand-blended fragrance.

  • K Jacques

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Traditional strappy sandals, supposedly inspired by a simple leather pair brought by writer Colette from Greece to show her cobbler, are the specialty of…

  • Cantin

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Opened in 1950 and still run by the same family today, this exceptional shop stocks cheeses only made in limited quantities on small rural farms. They're…

  • Isabel Marant

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The historic setting – an old atelier de rémoulage (remoulding workshop) complete with faded gold lettering above the shop front – makes the shopping…

  • Fragonard

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    This French perfume maker has alluring natural scents in elegant bottles as well as candles, essential oils and soaps. In addition to the splendid smells,…

  • Frédéric Malle

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Taking the approach of an ‘editor’, Malle works with his perfume ‘authors’ to produce unique fragrance ‘editions’ (all are refrigerated until sold). These…

  • Finger in the Nose

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    This finger-on-the-pulse Parisian children's-wear label thumbs its nose at convention and offers edgy streetwear for kids, such as graphic T-shirts,…

  • Quatrehomme

    Paris

    Filled with tantalising cheeses, this is a small but wonderful branch of the respected fourth-generation, family run Quatrehomme fromagerie(cheese shop),…

  • La Crèmerie

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    If you're in need of supplies for a picnic on the canal quays, pop into La Crèmerie for heavenly cheeses (brie with truffles, soft goat's cheese rolled in…

  • Des Gâteaux et du Pain

    Paris

    Looking more like an exclusive boutique, this ultra-contemporary bakery and patisserie has dramatic black walls that showcase the jewel-like cakes, tarts…

  • La Botte Gardiane

    Paris

    A designated Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Enterprise), La Botte Gardiane handcrafts shoes, sandals and boots for men, women and…

  • Odetta Vintage

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Behind its bright white façade, this boutique specialises in luxury vintage from the 1960s to 1980s: women's shoes, accessories and clothing fashion, as…

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