Didier Aaron
152 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris
A gallery founded by Jeanne Aaron in 1923 and now run by third-genenration expert Hervé Aaron, one of the city’s top dealers in museum-quality 17th- to 19th-century paintings, furniture, and objets d’art.Maître Parfumeur et Gantier
5 Rue des Capucines Paris 75001
The independent shop launched by perfumer Jean-François Laporte (who founded L’Artisan Parfumeur), reviving the 17th-century association of perfumes and gloves, now run by his former apprentice Jean-Paul Millet Lage. Wide selection of unusual fragrances for both men and women, and gloves.Comptoir de l’Homme
5-7 rue de Tournon Paris 75006
Cosmetics, fragrances, grooming and skin care products for men.Dominique Picquier
10 rue Charlot Paris 75003
Dominique Picquier, who trained as an architect but reinvented herself as a textile designer, creates beautiful floral and vegetal prints as well as purses, evening bags and carry-ons in the season's best-selling fabrics.Patrick Seguin
5 rue des Taillandiers Paris 75011 Métro: Bastille
Installed near the Bastille since 1989, Patrick Seguin specializes in the big design names of the mid-20th century, including Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Jean Royère and Pierre Jeanneret.BHV
52 rue de Rivoli Paris 75004
The Bazaar de l'Hôtel de Ville carries fashion, books, electronic goods and home furnishings, but it’s best known as a do-it-yourself and home decorating paradise. BHV Homme, nearby at 36 rue de la Verrerie offers four floors devoted to men’s fashion and accessories; and BHV La Cave, at 13 rue des Archives, is a wine lover’s warehouse.Dior
30 avenue Montaigne Paris 75008
This household name of fashion, accessories, fragrances and beauty has been a staple in high fashion since Christian Dior's "New Look" surfaced at the designer's first fashion show as an independent designer in 1947.Maison de Balzac
47 rue Raynouard Paris 75016 Métro: Passy
19th-century author Honoré de Balzac's home from 1840-47, displaying original manuscripts and memorabilia.Senteurs de Fée
2 rue des Haudriettes Paris 75003
A tiny olfactory haven filled with an aromatic range of room perfumes, scented candles, bath salts and body creams, all made with essential oils.Anna Joliet
9 rue de Beaujolais, Palais Royal Paris 75001
A quaint little shop selling delightful, old-fashioned wind-up music boxes.Musée Maillol–Fondation Dina Vierny
59-61 rue de Grenelle Paris 75007 Métro: Rue du Bac
A museum established by Dina Vierny, who as a very young woman was the model and muse of sculptor Aristide Maillol. The permanent collection offers Maillol sculptures and drawings, along with works by Gauguin, Bonnard, Denis, Redon and Kandinsky, and Vierny’s own collection of modern primitive artists. Open daily except on Christmas and Jan 1. Closure for renovation.Lancel
127 ave des Champs Elysées Paris 75008
The flagship store for the venerable French leather goods company known for its luggage and handbags, including a great-looking line named for French actress Isabelle Adjani.