Paris
All of the 1200-plus varieties of wine at this dazzling rue Daguerre wine shop are organic or additive free. There's also a wonderfully chosen selection…
Must-see shopping in France
Yonne
Among the town's quirky galleries is this fantastic leather shop full of chic belts and supple handbags. The proprietors, Yazmhil and Brice Corman, do…
Bordeaux
For red Sauternes- or Syrah-flavoured rock salt, fleur de sel from Île de Ré and Bordeaux look no further than this incredible spice shop and upmarket…
Biarritz
Vincent Corbun continues his grandfather's business, established in 1935, making and selling espadrilles in a rainbow of colours and styles (customised…
Paris
Petits fours, cakes, chocolate, nougat, jam and, of course, macaron from maestro Pierre Hermé. His 11 other Paris branches include one in St-Germain.
Rouen
This small cheese shop has a fantastic array of cheeses hailing from near and far, from Camembert, Livarot and Pont-l'Eveque to Saint Félicien, Selles-sur…
Paris
This open-air market across from Palais de Tokyo is the most convenient in the neighbourhood. Organic wines, heirloom vegetables and artisanal charcuterie…
Bordeaux
Thirty-seven-odd independent boutiques, mainstream shops, cafes and restaurants stack up on two floors at this modern shopping complex arranged around a…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
With scents bearing names such as Fat Electrician, Jasmin et Cigarette, Malaise of the 1970s and Delicious Closet Queen, there really is something for…
Montmartre & Northern Paris
This stylish concept store near Canal St-Martin is a one-stop shop for stationery and candles as well as cushions, lamps, furniture and other beautiful…
Bordeaux
Be it punk, funk, soul, jazz or hardcore rock, track it down on vinyl at this old-timer record shop rammed to the rafters some 10,000 singles and LPs,…
Nice
Owner Laurent Viterbo presides over a cornucopia of locally produced cheeses – including sheep-, goat- and cow-milk varieties – at this favourite Vieux…
Paris
Prize-winning croissants made with beurre Charentes-Poitou AOC butter are the speciality of this lauded bakery. Plenty of other goodies, too, including…
The Luberon
A small sweet shop selling locally made fruits confits (candied fruits) and calissons d’Aix (iced candied fruits). It’s been in business for three…
Reims
Shop for wines the way savvy locals do. At the end of the courtyard, head down into the cellar for a huge selection (some 1000 vintages are on offer),…
Biarritz
Scrumptious chocolates and Basque sweets, including canougas (chocolate-covered caramels) and gateaux basques (cream-filled cakes, often flavoured with…
Latin Quarter
Stuffed olives and capsicums and marinated aubergine are among the picnic goodies at this gourmet Italian deli, which also sells ready-to-eat hot meals…
Paris
Scarves, designer T-shirts, Paris-themed stationery and locally made jewellery make this boutique worth a peek. The in-house tearoom also serves light…
Paris
This elegant épicerie fine (specialist grocer) stocks a scrumptious array of gourmet goods to take away; it adjoins a striking art nouveau dining room…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Opposite the residence of the French Senate’s president, this delightful little shop sells its namesake dolls' houses as well as poupées anciennes …
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Craft beer from all over the world, Paris included, is the speciality of this bottle-filled shop, which stocks over 600 varieties in all. Look for the…
Nice
Down in the heart of Nice's antiques district, this amazing shop specialises in vintage musical instruments of every description, from hunting horns to…
Paris
Paris' historic flower market, the Marché aux Fleurs Reine Elizabeth II, transforms into this cacophonous bird market on Sundays.
Languedoc-Roussillon
Millau's covered market brims with stalls selling fresh fruit and veggies, meat, poultry, fish, cheeses, wines, flowers, honey, chestnuts and other…
St-Jean de Luz
Dating back to 1884, St-Jean de Luz' grand market offers a delight for the senses, with its vendors selling fresh fruits, cheeses, cured meats, breads,…
Lyon
One of Lyon's two main outdoor food markets, Marché St-Antoine is a great venue to stock up on gourmet items, including cheese and charcuterie. It has…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Beautiful fabrics, buttons and threads are stocked at this boutique, along with homewares (light fittings, curtains, cushions and more) and children's…
Lille
Fromagerie Philippe Olivier is an excellent source of perfectly aged cheeses. Regional Hauts-de-France cheeses include Crémet du Cap Blanc Nez, Rollot and…
Paris
Not the most stylish fromagerie in town, but it always has great deals out the front, where you can pick up a preselected assortment of cheese for under …
St-Tropez
Hand-crafting sandals (from €240) since 1933 for such clients as Picasso and Brigitte Bardot. There’s another branch nearby.
St-Tropez
Colette brought a pair of sandals from Greece to Atelier Rondini (open since 1927) to be replicated. It’s still making the iconic sandals today (from…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A traditional open-air market on Tuesday and Friday, Marché Raspail is especially popular on Sunday, when it’s filled with biologique (organic) produce.
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Picnic supplies galore are on offer at this friendly grocer's on the village square. There's a great cheese selection, as well as homemade charcuterie and…
Nancy
Shop like royalty (or window-shop like mere mortals) for exquisite crystal and jewellery here, where the simplest ring – impossibly delicate – goes for …
Yonne
An interesting spot is Diane Calvert’s illuminated painting studio where she grinds her own pigments from semi-precious stones and uses parchment and…
Paris
Stringed marionettes made of papier mâché, leather and porcelain bob from the ceiling of this endearing little shop. It also sells wind-up toys and music…
Toulouse
France's first organic market has been going strong for 30 years. Arrive early to fondle fresh veggies and stock up on organic beer, wine, cheese, honey…
Paris
One of Paris’ oldest fashion houses, established by milliner-turned-designer for women's and children's clothing Jeanne Lanvin at the turn of the 20th…
Lille
Studio-boutiques feature works by emerging fashion, jewellery and accessory designers. There's another location in Lille.
Bordeaux
Browse this attractive artisan-glass workshop and boutique for uniquely crafted mirrors, jewellery and objets deco (decorative objects) for the home.
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