Bastien de Almeida
46 rue La Condamine Paris 17th
In Paris's Batignolles trendy district, a shop carrying stunning American vintage fashion as well as specialized books and DVDs. It even offers sewing classes. Closed Sun-Mon.Zadig & Voltaire
20 rue de Turenne, 40 blvd Haussmann, both in 4th 1 rue du Vieux Colombier, 6th
Super-casual and cool, androgenous looks for men and women, along with cashmere and knitwear, accessories and childrenswear.
Centre Commercial
2 rue de Marseille Paris 75010 Métro Bonsergent
Near the Canal Saint Martin, a shop dedicated to fair trade, the organic and the environmentally friendly, with Danish fishermen's sweaters, Aveyronnais shepherd's leather bags, Veja sneakers made from ecological cotton and Amazonian rubber from Brazil. It's all bobo chic, contemporary and timeless.Arc en Seine
31 rue de Seine, Paris 75006
Opened in 1984 by Christian Boutonnet and Rafaël Ortiz and specializing in the best of Art Deco furnishings, sculpture and objets d'art by desingers including Pierre Chareau, Jean-Michel Frank, Eugène Prinz, Alexandre Noll, Gio Ponti, Alberto and Diego Giacometti.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.Henri Le Roux
1 rue de Bourbon-le-Château Paris 6th Métro: Mabillon
Henri Le Roux, whose original shop is in Quiberon in Brittany, is the originator of the caramel au beurre salé (salted butter caramel), a flavor that has captivated French pastry- and candy-makers. He also won the title of Best Chocolatier in France in 2003. His first Paris shop carries all things chocolate, along with caramels in many flavors, pâtes de fruits, and a tasting bar with espresso and hot chocolate.
French in Paris
I am a French tutor & French Teacher (French Native) living in Paris with more than 25 years of experience teaching French to non-native speakers from all over the world and from all walks of life. After studying and teaching in the UK for several years, I returned to France to create French In Paris with the aim of delivering customized lessons tailored to the needs of all those who want to learn French no matter their level. References upon request.Galignani
224 rue de Rivoli Paris 75001
The city’s oldest English-language bookstore, founded in 1802, offering books in French and English on a wide range of subjects, as well as a extensive selection of art books and magazines.Assouline
35 rue Bonaparte Paris 75006
A lovely bookshop decorated like a private apartment, with polished parquet floors and comfy sofas for browsers, run by the Paris publisher of photography, art, fashion and design books, some of them beautiful coffee-table tomes wrapped in silk or packaged in Goyard trunks. The gift selection includes cashmere throws and scented candles, including one with the aroma of leather bindings and bookshelves.Musée des Arts et Métiers
60 rue Réaumur Paris 75003 Métro: Arts et Métiers
Installed in a former medieval abbey, a marvelous presentation of more than 3,000 scientific and technological discoveries and inventions. Closed Mon.Le Marchand d’Etoiles
4 rue du Pont aux Choux Paris 75003
The Star Merchant is the French equivalent of the Sandman, and the shop specializes in children’s nightwear—velour pajamas, angel-winged nightgowns, gold-dotted and star-studded boxer shorts.Comptoir de l’Homme
5-7 rue de Tournon Paris 75006
Cosmetics, fragrances, grooming and skin care products for men.