Spree

 16 rue de La Vieuville Paris 75018

A terrific inventory of big-name designers—Isabel Marant, Comme des Garçons and Tsumori Chisate—alongside labels you've never heard of. There's also a selection of accessories, jewelry, modern furniture and lighting; original artwork by local artists completes the gallery atmosphere.

Petit Bateau

 116 ave des Champs-Elysées Paris 75008

Simple, classic and reasonably priced children’s clothing.

Christian Lacroix

 2-4 place Saint Sulpice Paris 75006

The former couturier is back with a new boutique in Paris, where a small but opulent collection of accessories and housewares is displayed in a minimalist decor: colorful totes and silk scarves, Jackie O-style sunglasses and over-the-top necklaces, throw pillows, carafe-and-goblet sets and scented candles. No plans for a women's clothing label yet, but a raffish menswear line occupies a corner of the shop. 1/2013

Pâtisserie des Rêves

 93 rue du Bac Paris 75007

Philippe Conticini, the chef of the most buzzed-about pastry shop in town, claims to be on a mission to "reach people's souls through their taste buds."

La Maison du Cerf Volant

 7 rue de Prague Paris 75012

Kites in every form and color, from butterflies and birds of paradise to octopi with long trailing tentacle tails.

Galerie Liova-Marc Perpitch

 240 blvd St. Germain Paris 75007 Métro: Rue du Bac

Run by second-generation dealer Marc Perpitch, specializing in fine furniture, objets d’art and decorative elements of the Haute Epoque—medieval and Renaissance, 15th-early 17th centuries.

Eurolingua Institute: Study Abroad Programmes

The Eurolingua One-to-One French language homestay immersions are available year round in some of France’s most beautiful locations.

Maison de Victor Hugo

 6 place des Vosges Paris 4th Métro: Saint Paul, Bastille

In the beautiful Place des Vosges, the author's home from 1832-48, with original furnishings, paintings, manuscripts and memorabilia. Closed Mon.

Moynat

 348 rue Saint Honoré Paris 1st Métro: Tuileries

Luxury behemoth LVMH acquired the venerable luggage company Moynat last year with the intention of revamping the once-iconic travel trunk-maker founded in 1849. The new designer has incorporated some of the original flourishes, from the subtle curves of the women’s handbags to elegant brass T-locks on men’s briefcases and false bottoms for hiding sensitive documents. Prices are commensurate with the high quality: totes start at about $900, custom luggage can easily exceed $20,000.

Jérôme Drefuss

 4 rue Jacob Paris 6th 11 rue de l'Echaudé Paris 75006 Métro: Saint-Germain-des-Prés

French luxury handbags never go out of style, but for women who prefer a more individual statement, the bags here are fabulous, clever, versatile and durable. Dreyfuss knows what features women want in a bag, and his best-seller, the Billy, has expandable sides, a zip pocket for cell phones, inside compartments and two sets of straps to be worn in any possible configuration. The collection also includes wallets, sunglasses, leggings and cropped jackets in soft stretch leather. Menswear is located down the street at 1 rue Jacob (tel. 01.43.54.70.93) and a smaller boutique can be found at 127 Galerie de Valois (tel. 01.42.60.38.76).

Musée Jacquemart-André

 158 blvd Haussmann Paris 75008 Métro: Miromesnil

The exquisitely decorated mansion of 19th-century magnate Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, whose private collection of mostly 18th-century furniture and art also includes Italian Renaissance masterworks by Mantegna and Botticelli. Open daily.

Maison Européenne de la Photographie

 5-7 rue de Fourcy Paris 75004 Métro: Saint Paul

France’s national photography museum, with multiple temporary exhibits. Closed Mon and Tues.