Bernard Steinitz
77, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré Paris 75008
Founded in 1968 by Bernard Steinitz, who now works together with his son Benjamin, one of the city’s best known galleries for top-level 17th- and 18th-century furniture and objets d’art, including exceptional carved wood panelling.Bibliothèque Nationale
5 rue de Vivienne Paris 75002, Métro: Bourse and 11 quai François-Mauriac, 75013 Paris, Métro: Quai de la Gare
The French national library, offering regular temporary art and history exhibits, now divided between the 19th-century Richelieu site and the new glass towers of the Mitterrand site. Both locations closed Sun am and Mon.Alléosse
13 rue Poncelet Paris 75017
One of the city’s prettiest cheese shops, this family-owned operation on a busy market street, with separate aging cellars, offers a wide selection and a helpful staff.Mémorial du Maréchal Leclerc et Hauteclocque et de la Libération de Paris & Musée Jean Moulin
Jardin Atlantique 23 allée de la 2e DB (above the Gare Montparnasse) Paris 15th Métro: Montparnasse Bienvenüe
Two museums devoted to World War II and the French Resistance: one following the exploits of the Free French commander General Leclerc and the Liberation of Paris; the other recounting the story of Resistance hero Jean Moulin. Films, slides and documentary material. Closed Mon.n15 Concept Store
15 pl du Marché Saint Honoré Paris 1st
This new concept store mixes outstanding vintage couture with the latest in prêt-à-porter and accessories, in a stunning two-story, sleekly modern boutique. Pristine vintage pieces from Yves St. Laurent, Gucci, Chanel and others blend with new separates from Paris-based designers such as Martin Grant and Lucien Pellat-Finet. Accessories include shoes, bags and jewelry.Musée Marmottan Monet
2 rue Louis-Boilly Paris 75016 Métro: La Muette.
A small museum which boasts the world’s largest collection of works by Claude Monet, along with an impressive array of works by Berthe Morisot and other Impressionists; more than 300 medieval miniatures donated by dealer Daniel Wildenstein; and decorative arts from the Empire period.Musée de la Monnaie
11 quai de Conti Paris 75006 Métro: Pont Neuf/Odéon.
The museum of the French national mint, with coins, medals, jewelry and sculptures.Pierre Hermé
72 rue de Bonaparte, 6th; 185 rue de Vaugirard, 15th
A pâtissier with a passion for chocolate, Hermé creates pastries with incredible flavor combinations—like passionfruit macarons with milk chocolate filling—as well as amazing filled chocolates including the Makassar, a frothy mousse of salted, buttery caramel coated in dark chocolate. His “collections” vary with the seasons.Musée de la Publicité
107 rue de Rivoli Paris 75001 Métro: Palais Royal.
A museum of advertising and poster art, part of the semi-private Les Arts Décoratifs museum group. Closed Mon.Kraemer & Cie
43 rue de Monceau Paris 75008
In business since 1875, the oldest and one of the most prestigious of the city’s galleries specializing in top-quality 17th- and 18th-century furniture and objets d’art, shown in the family's private residence.Salons du Palais Royal Shiseido
Palais Royal, 142 galerie de Valois 25 rue de Valois Paris 75001
Intoxicating fragrances and luxury cosmetics by master perfumer Serge Lutens, in an enchanting Palais Royal boutique.
Café de Flore Boutique
26 rue Saint-Benoit Paris 75006
The souvenir and gift shop of the famed literary café of Saint Germain des Prés, offering its logo tableware, linens and even bistrot tables and chairs.