Paris
‘The House of Truffles’, established in 1932, is the place for trying these fine fungi, with sauces, oils, vinegars, foie gras and more available. There’s…
Must-see shopping in France
Marché Biologique Place du Père Chaillet
Paris
Since its launch in late 2018, this marché biologique (organic market) has become a neighbourhood favourite for fresh, seasonal fruit, veggies and other…
Paris
For the finest French butter, not to mention a swath of unusual seasonal French cheeses and other top-quality dairy products, make a pit stop at this…
Paris
Pick up handcrafted sourdough bread from this branch of one of Paris’ most famous bakeries, as well as its delicious punitions (crispy butter biscuits).
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Parisian label Maison Kitsuné displays its streetwise clothing for men and women in this glorious white space that evokes a Californian villa with its…
Paris
A glass-and-steel façade opens onto a minimalist interior at this stylish gallery dedicated to Japanese art: think prints, paintings, pottery and ceramics…
Paris
As you might guess from the name, Music Fear Satan specialises in all genres of metal, along with indie rock and hardcore punk. It has its own record…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Mohair, silk, llama, camel, yak and other natural, organic and ethical materials are hand-knitted into exquisite garments, almost too precious to wear, at…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Fantasy-inspired necklaces, bracelets and other jewellery pieces are crafted from metal springs dipped in antique silver, bronze or copper at this hybrid…
Paris
Originally a student of English literature, Paris-born designer Barbara Bui opened Kabuki in 1983 and currently has three boutiques in the capital,…
The Jura Mountains
Not sure if you prefer your Comté young or aged for 16 months? Nibble before you buy at this helpful fruitière (cheese shop) by Poligny's tourist office.
Bordeaux
Every self-respecting cook has a Le Creuset pot in their pantry. Shop for the hefty, cast-iron casseroles, pans and pots in every colour of the rainbow…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
‘Exquisite’ fails to describe the creations of one of Paris’ top pastry chefs, Tokyo-born Sadaharu Aoki. His gourmet works include boxes of 72 different…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
At any one time, the discount outlet shop of design showcase L'Exception has 3000 pieces at up to 70% off from more than 400 French fashion and homewares…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
At this 'perfume bar', the 'barkeepers' guide you through a range of scents in glass flasks to help you discover your ideal fragrance from its range…
Vaucluse
This roadside farmstand northwest of town sells locally grown lavender and other products, including a great gift for cooks: herbes de Provence–infused…
Galeries Lafayette – Home & Gourmet
Paris
This five-floor Galeries Lafayette store near the main shop has homewares as well as a food emporium, Lafayette Gourmet.
Paris
The Printemps department store, carrying menswear. On the 7th and 8th floors, the gourmet section, Le Printemps du Goût, is dedicated to artisan French…
Galeries Lafayette – Men's Store
Paris
Spanning four floors of menswear and accessories, this department store's menswear shop is connected to the main store via walkways on the 2nd and 3rd…
Cannes
Artisan chocolatier Jean-Patrice Paci crafts perfectly formed rounds of Camembert cheese, ravioli squares, red roses, tool boxes and flower pots out of…
Paris
In this sticky, very sweet business since 1898, ‘the Honey House’ stocks more than 50 kinds of honey, with such flavours as Corsican chestnut flower,…
Paris
Proudly claiming to be the ‘first English bookshop established on the continent’, this ode to literature stocks French and English books and is a good…
Yonne
Among the town's quirky galleries is this fantastic leather shop full of chic belts and supple handbags. The proprietors, Yazmhil and Brice Corman, do…
Paris
All of the 1200-plus varieties of wine at this dazzling rue Daguerre wine shop are organic or additive free. There's also a wonderfully chosen selection…
Bordeaux
For red Sauternes- or Syrah-flavoured rock salt, fleur de sel from Île de Ré and Bordeaux look no further than this incredible spice shop and upmarket…
Biarritz
Vincent Corbun continues his grandfather's business, established in 1935, making and selling espadrilles in a rainbow of colours and styles (customised…
Paris
Petits fours, cakes, chocolate, nougat, jam and, of course, macaron from maestro Pierre Hermé. His 11 other Paris branches include one in St-Germain.
Rouen
This small cheese shop has a fantastic array of cheeses hailing from near and far, from Camembert, Livarot and Pont-l'Eveque to Saint Félicien, Selles-sur…
Paris
This open-air market across from Palais de Tokyo is the most convenient in the neighbourhood. Organic wines, heirloom vegetables and artisanal charcuterie…
Bordeaux
Thirty-seven-odd independent boutiques, mainstream shops, cafes and restaurants stack up on two floors at this modern shopping complex arranged around a…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
With scents bearing names such as Fat Electrician, Jasmin et Cigarette, Malaise of the 1970s and Delicious Closet Queen, there really is something for…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
This stylish concept store near Canal St-Martin is a one-stop shop for stationery and candles as well as cushions, lamps, furniture and other beautiful…
Bordeaux
Be it punk, funk, soul, jazz or hardcore rock, track it down on vinyl at this old-timer record shop rammed to the rafters some 10,000 singles and LPs,…
Nice
Owner Laurent Viterbo presides over a cornucopia of locally produced cheeses – including sheep-, goat- and cow-milk varieties – at this favourite Vieux…
Reims
Shop for wines the way savvy locals do. At the end of the courtyard, head down into the cellar for a huge selection (some 1000 vintages are on offer),…
The Luberon
A small sweet shop selling locally made fruits confits (candied fruits) and calissons d’Aix (iced candied fruits). It’s been in business for three…
Paris
Prize-winning croissants made with beurre Charentes-Poitou AOC butter are the speciality of this lauded bakery. Plenty of other goodies, too, including…
Biarritz
Scrumptious chocolates and Basque sweets, including canougas (chocolate-covered caramels) and gateaux basques (cream-filled cakes, often flavoured with…
Latin Quarter
Stuffed olives and capsicums and marinated aubergine are among the picnic goodies at this gourmet Italian deli, which also sells ready-to-eat hot meals…
Paris
Scarves, designer T-shirts, Paris-themed stationery and locally made jewellery make this boutique worth a peek. The in-house tearoom also serves light…
