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…
Must-see shopping in France
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…
Cooperative Laitière de la Sèvre – Boutique
Atlantic Coast
Purchase creamy rounds of world-famous Échiré butter at this dairy shop adjoining the village's cooperative dairy. The butter is produced from the milk of…
Lille
Streetscapes and landscapes of Lille along with landscapes of the surrounding region are painted in a contemporary realist style at northern France artist…
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…
Lyon
Monde Ethique proves that you don't have to sacrifice style when it comes to eco-friendly gear. Here you'll find messenger bags, wallets and billfolds…
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.
Dauphiné
A bookshop-cafe with bite, La Muse Gueule is an intriguing hideout selling second-hand volumes from literature to philosophy, mostly in French but with…
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…
Lyon & the Rhône Valley
One of Montélimar's most renowned artisan nougatiers, Pierre Bonnieu concocts some truly excellent nougat with carefully chosen ingredients, including…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
Paris
Filled with tantalising cheeses, this is a small but wonderful branch of the respected fourth-generation, family run Quatrehomme fromagerie(cheese shop),…
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…
Clermont-Ferrand
Behind a pretty belle-époque façade is a wealth of ways to enjoy a sugar rush, from chewy nougat and caramels to regional favourites including pâtes de…
Var
Affiliated with the Maison des Vins de Bandol in Le Castellet, 12km to the north, this little oenophile's playground provides tastings, keeps a…
Paris
Looking more like an exclusive boutique, this ultra-contemporary bakery and patisserie has dramatic black walls that showcase the jewel-like cakes, tarts…
Paris
A designated Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Enterprise), La Botte Gardiane handcrafts shoes, sandals and boots for men, women and…
Moulin à Huile de la Balméenne
Vaucluse
Alongside its wines, Beaumes-de-Venise also has a long tradition of olive-growing – and its oils are much-prized. This old mill, in business since 1867,…
Bordeaux
Watch master luther Simon Bour at work in his beautiful workshop, filled to bursting with violins, violas and other elegant string instruments in front of…
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…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
Stylish and beautiful homewares crafted by French and Scandinavian artisans and small producers make the light-filled Treasury a pleasure to browse. End…
Bordeaux
'Agitateur des Papilles' ('tastebud agitator') is the strapline of this tempting boutique, an upmarket grocery specialising in olive oils and vinegars…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Ganache pavés ('cobblestones' torn up and thrown during Paris' May 1968 student uprisings) are the stand-outs at Michel Chaudun's entrancing chocolate…
Nice
Filled with kitchen goods and homewares of all kinds, including pans for making traditional socca (chickpea pancakes), this old-fashioned neighbourhood…
Lille, Flanders & the Somme
Drop by this deli to try one of its 15 different blends of coffee roasted on site, or choose from over 240 different deli items: terrines, charcuterie,…
Bouches-du-Rhône
This cooperative moulin (mill) in Maussane-les-Alpilles produces 200,000L of silken Vallée des Baux-de-Provence AOC oil per year – usually sold out by mid…
Paris
Cheeses (Cantal, St-Nectaire and Bleu d'Auvergne), hams, wines, Puy lentils and glass jars of tripe are among the gourmet goods sold at this tiny shop…
Nice
If your taste-buds are pining for Italy, this deli is the answer to your prayers. You'll find a vast array of Italian specialities, from fresh pasta to…
Paris
Trading since 1860, this flea market has scores of stalls sell everything from furniture to books, comics, stamps, coins, art and vinyl, as well as cheap…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
From rock ‘n’ roll fashion to its line for kids, this designer’s tiny boutique is a portal into a rich and playful imagination. Shop for unique pieces by…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
A Parisian prêt-à-porter brand featured regularly on the pages of Elle, Glamour and Marie Claire, Maje doesn’t come cheaply – that is, unless you know…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
The bd St-Germain boutique of perfume maker Fragonard (which runs Paris’ perfume museum) stocks a heady range of souvenirs – from scarves to cookbooks –…
Atelier-Boutique Valérie Le Roux
Finistère
This terrific shop is a delight, filled with hand-painted and glazed pottery bottles, bowls, tiles and all manner of other bright and colourful things in…
Grenoble
Established in 1931, this richly lactic-smelling dairy shop does a roaring trade in Alpine cheeses, fresh milk, yoghurt, butter and pâté. To accompany…
Paris
Browsing this Australian boutique is as much about admiring smart design as swooning over the lavender stems, camomile buds, roses, parsley seeds and…
