Musée Guimet
6 Place d’Iéna Paris 75016 Métro: Iéna
One of the Western world's most important Asian art museums, with outstanding collections from China, Japan, India, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Closed Tues.Petit Palais
Avenue Winston Churchill Paris 75008 Métro: Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau.
The fine arts museum of the City of Paris, in a beautifully renovated Belle Epoque building, originally built for the World’s Fair of 1900. The permanent collection covers the history of art from antiquity to the early 20th century. Closed Mon.Galerie Martin-Caille Matignon
75 rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré Métro: Miromesnil
Just across the street from the Hôtel Bristol, American-born gallery owner Janet Greenberg specializes in the work of French 20th-century Impressionist Max-Agostini (1914–1997)—light-dappled, color-infused paintings of parks, gardens, still lifes and landscapes. The gallery also shows works by Provençal artist Pierre Cornu (1895–1996) and German artist Franz Priking (1929–1979).Cire Trudon
78 rue de Seine Paris 75006
A venerable candle-making business that dates to 1643, formerly an official supplier to the French court, now updated by trendy entrepreneur Ramdane Touhami, with 12 new scented candles that have fashionistas flocking.Musée Cognacq-Jay
8 rue Elzévir Paris 3rd Métro: St-Paul, Rambuteau or Chemin Vert
A remarkable collection of 18th-century furnishings and art assembled by the founder of the Samaritaine department store, now housed in a 16th-century mansion in the Marais. Closed Mon.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.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.Galerie Maeght
2 rue du Bac Paris 75007 Métro: Rue du Bac
Founded in Cannes in 1936 by Aimé Maeght, dealer and friend of Braque, Matisse, Léger and Miró, the prestigious gallery is still run by the Maeght family and still handles modern and contemporary artists including Giacometti, Calder, Miró, Adami, Chillida, Van Velde and Pol Bury.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.Musée du Luxembourg
19 rue de Vaugirard Paris 75006 Métro: Odéon
A small museum in the Luxembourg Gardens, now used only for temporary exhibits.Michael Kors
279 rue Saint-Honoré Paris 1st Métro: Madeleine/Concorde
The opening of Michael Kors's first store in Paris coincided with his 30th anniversary in the business. His glittering boutique on the rue Saint Honoré is already a hit—an impressive showcase for the all-American Kors blend of classic lines and forthright glamour. The first floor houses bags, shoes and accessories, along with the more affordable “everyday” line; stars from the latest runway collection are upstairs, with prices starting at around €1,000. A welcoming staff makes shopping here a pleasure.Agnès b.
2-4, 6, & 19 rue du Jour, 1st 6 & 10-12 rue du Vieux Colombier, 6th 13 rue de Marseille, 10th
A quintessential Parisian fashion brand for men, women and children, including accessories and leather goods.