Arty Dandy
1 rue de Furstemberg Paris 75006 Métro: Mabillon
An impossibly chic gallery boutique that mixes fashion with art books, housewares, jewelry, small leather goods, sunglasses, perfumes and fine art. As in a gallery, the inventory changes constantly—clothing according to season and everything else according to whatever owner Axel Teinturier finds interesting and clever: eye-catching ornaments for the home, plush designer rugs, classic merino sweaters for men and ostrich-leather handbags for women.Renaud Pellegrino
149 rue Saint-Honoré 75001
Known for exquisite clutch bags.Patyka
5 place de la République Paris 75003
A luxurious range of 100 percent organic beauty products and perfumes in retro glass bottles and stylish packaging.Galerie VIA
29 ave Daumesnil Paris 75012 Métro: Gare de Lyon
A design gallery sponsored by the French furniture industry, specializing in young, up-and-coming designers.Musée du Quai Branly
37 Quai Branly Paris 75007 Métro: Alma-Marceau.
In a colorful and dramatic new building designed by architect Jean Nouvel, set into gardens facing the Seine, a new museum devoted to the tribal arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Closed Mon.Diptyque
34 blvd Saint Germain Paris 75005
Famous for scented candles in more than 50 fragrances—expensive but exceptional.Surface to Air
108 rue Vieille du Temple Paris 75003
Cutting-edge womenswear in luxurious materials, and quality tailoring at a modest price. Founded as a creative agency by a group of young Paris-based designers over a decade ago, the label's minimalist aesthetic blends fashion with art, overlapping into film, photography and design. The ultimate in street-chic.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.Musée Picasso
5 rue de Thorigny Paris 75003 Métro: Saint Sébastien Froissart.
An extensive collection of Picasso’s paintings, sculptures, collages and ceramics, in a splendid 17th-century private mansion in the Marais district.Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
11 ave du Président Wilson Paris 16th Métro: Alma-Marceau or Iéna; RER Pont de l'Alma
The city’s modern and contemporary art museum, with a permanent collection ranging from the early 20th century to the present day. Closed Mon.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.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.