St-Germain & Les Invalides
There is no sweeter souvenir to take home from Paris than a smart JG-embossed box of chocolates, pâtes de fruit (fruit jellies) or a handful of flavoured…
Must-see shopping in France
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Beloved French children's brand Moulin Roty is stocked in department stores and boutiques, but this is the company's only premises of its own in Paris…
Beaune
This treasure trove of gourmet regional foodstuffs, including cheeses, mustards and wines, will tempt the devil in you. Don't miss the Délice de Pommard,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
One of Paris' largest collections of natural wines is stocked at this wondrous wine shop. Its famous bistro is located by Canal St-Martin, and its…
Paris
Tucked inside Galerie Vivienne since 1880, Legrand sells fine wine and all the accoutrements: corkscrews, tasting glasses, decanters etc. It also has a…
Latin Quarter
At any one time this beer-lovers' fantasyland stocks around 500 different craft and/or international brews, along with four on tap to taste on the spot…
Nice
Since 1947, locals have been trusting the owners of this atmospheric cave (wine celler) to find the best wines from across the Alpes-Maritimes and Var. It…
Honfleur
A favourite of both locals and out-of-towners in the know, Gribouille is one shop you should not miss. This small store is packed to the ceiling with fine…
Paris
One of Paris' four big department stores, the 10-storey La Samaritaine is finally emerging from its much-contested and drawn-out 15-year, €700-million…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Allow plenty of time to browse this super-stylish boutique-gallery, with a carefully selected collection of designer fashion put together by stylist…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
One of those achingly way-too-cool-for-school addresses, this concept store sizzles with gift ideas for your homme: clever board games, French wine…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Coco-ginger bites, caramels and chocolate sculptures are among the sweet treats created by this master chocolate maker from Brittany. But it's his syrupy,…
Bordeaux
Only in Bordeaux, a city known for its rampant bicycle culture, could a shop come up with such an inspired invention: clip-on umbrella stands for bikes,…
Bordeaux
This artisan fromager and crémier is a sheer delight for local foodies who shop here for boutique cheeses and creamy yellow butter hand-moulded in fat…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Only French-sourced fabrics (silk from Lyon, lace from Calais) are used by lingerie designer Sabbia Rosa for her ultra-luxe range at this boutique, open…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Overrun with creatures such as lions, tigers, zebras and storks, taxidermist Deyrolle opened in 1831. In addition to stuffed animals (for rent and sale),…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Over 600 craft beers from across France and around the world are stocked at this beer emporium. Pick them up to take away or taste them on site,…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The flagship store of luxury children's wear label, Bonpoint, is worth a meander even if you don't have money to spend. Filling several rooms of a 17th…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
'Made by Me', aka handmade, is the driver of this appealing boutique on trendy rue Oberkampf – a perfect address to buy unusual gifts, from women's…
Savoie
The potter's studio, a rambling, poster-plastered workshop and gallery, is tucked away near the church in the centre of St-Gervais. Local legend Monsieur…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Few brands are as conscious of their carbon footprint as this Paris-based fashion company that plants a tree in France for each product it sells, and has…
Marseille
Opened in 1781, this is the oldest bakery in Marseille; it's been passed down between three families, and it still uses the original 18th-century oven. It…
Latin Quarter
One of the best fromageries (cheese shops) in Paris, this cheese-lover’s nirvana is filled with to-die-for delicacies, such as St-Félicien with Périgord…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Lovers of Italian food will have a field day in this culinary paradise combining several eateries with market counters selling meat, breads, cheese, fresh…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Shopping at this innovative concept store wedged between designer boutiques in Haut Marais is a different experience each time: every few weeks its bright…
Paris
If you dine at superstar chef Alain Ducasse's restaurants, the chocolate will have been made here at Ducasse's own chocolate factory (the first in Paris…
Bordeaux
Originally from Lyon, Elodie Deruelle is the female prowess behind this exceptional cheese shop and épicerie (grocery). The choice of artisan dairy…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Leading pâtissier and chocolatier Pierre Hermé has several boutiques and cafes in Paris, including this branch in the heart of St-Germain. It's a…
Nancy
They don’t make sweet shops like this 1840s treasure any more, where a bird chirps a welcome as you enter. One of the old-fashioned sweet tins made a…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
What's left of previous seasons' collections from one of Paris' most chic children's fashion shops is sold at reduced prices at this tiny boutique, a riot…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
This lovely boutique showcases well-crafted and creative homewares (anything from candles and cushion covers to cork vases and frog- and duck-shaped…
Languedoc-Roussillon
Narbonne’s covered market is one of the most beautiful in France. Built at the turn of the 20th century, it’s a masterpiece of art nouveau style, with…
Troyes
A fine place to purchase bubbly and Aube wines such as rosé des Riceys. The cellar has been used since 1840 to distil Prunelle de Troyes, a 40% liqueur…
La Seinographe et Atelier Mouti
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Bringing together the carefully curated 'Made in France' homewares of lifestyle-blog-turned-boutique La Seinographe and the exquisite paper creations of…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Wunderkind chocolatiers Edwin Yansané and Arthur Heinze (collectively 'Edwart') take their inspiration from Paris (and – as a global melting pot – by…
Arles
Starting out as a humble record shop, La Boutique des Passionnés has grown into a cultural centre – promoting and selling tickets for shows, hosting…
La Rochelle
Sylvie Jaquen crafts casual, French-chic bags in all shapes, sizes and colours from the same tough acrylic cloth used to make boat sails at this eye…
Bordeaux
Old vinyls plaster the walls, retro dial-up telephones provide a decorative touch and the opening hours are scrawled on a vintage TV set at this Pandora's…
Ajaccio
For Corsican goodies, there’s only one address that matters: U Stazzu, famous for its handmade charcuterie and Corsican delicacies (olive oil, jams,…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
With a brilliant mix of ethical upcycling and luxury couture, French designer Samy Chalon transforms secondhand Hermès scarves, Chanel dresses and other…
