Must-see shopping in France

  • Guerlain

    Paris

    Guerlain is Paris’ most famous parfumerie, and its shop (dating from 1912) is one of the most beautiful in the city. With its shimmering mirror-and-marble…

  • Les Sisterettes

    Bordeaux

    Sisters Céline and Amandine are the creative 'sisterettes' behind this fashionable boutique specialising in women's clothes by French and local designers…

  • Olio Donato

    Nice

    Italian influence in Nice has always been strong, and it remains so today in shops such as Olio Donato, where you'll find a wealth of products from…

  • Fish Market

    Nice

    Pick up freshly caught fish from Nice’s daily fish market.

  • Village St-Paul

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    It's quiet on weekdays, but come the weekend these five cobbled courtyards, refashioned in the 1970s from the 14th-century walled gardens of King Charles…

  • Bieregrad

    Paris

    Bang in the heart of lively rue de la Butte aux Cailles, this well-stocked boutique's craft beers include Belgian La Guillotine, French Red is Dead and…

  • Passage des Panoramas

    Paris

    Built in 1800, this is the oldest covered arcade in Paris and the first to be lit by gas (1817). It retains a real 19th-century charm with several…

  • La Prairie

    Arras

    With its own cheese-ripening cellar downstairs, fromagerie (cheese shop) La Prairie stocks 200-plus cheeses alongside charcuterie, conserves, honey, jams…

  • UndARTground

    Marseille

    As the street-art daubed walls of this concept store and gallery suggest, it showcases the work of local underground artists. As well as posters by eBoy…

  • La Table de Maître Corbeau

    Paris

    Modern white-tiled fromagerie La Table de Maître Corbeau specialises in rare French cheeses, such as crumbly Gaec de la Grande Casse bleu de Termignon,…

  • La Boutique du Chocolat

    Côte d'Azur

    Candied fruits, chocolate-coated citrus-fruit peel and the most extraordinary ice cream – rose petal, jasmine or violet, or poppy sorbet (one/two scoops …

  • Hôtel Drouot

    Paris

    Selling everything from antiques and jewellery to rare books and art, Paris’ most established auction house has been in business for more than a century…

  • Marché aux Puces d’Aligre

    Paris

    Smaller but more central than Paris’ other flea markets, the Marché aux Puces d’Aligre, adjoining the Marché d’Aligre street market, has a jumble of…

  • La Chambre aux Confitures

    Aix-en-Provence

    This pretty, orderly little shop sells delicious artisanal jams – including unexpected flavours like gooseberry, lavender, strawberries in champagne and…

  • Antoine et Lili

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Brilliant greens, reds, violets and other bold colours fill this much-loved French fashion boutique for women. This is the inaugural store; find another…

  • Room Service

    Paris

    ‘Atelier Vintage’ (Vintage Workshop) is the thrust of this chic boutique that reinvents vintage pieces as new. Scarves, headpieces, sequins, bangles and…

  • L'Îles aux Images

    Paris

    Original and rare vintage posters, photographs and lithographs dating from 1850 onwards from artists including Man Ray, Salvador Dalí, Paul Gauguin and…

  • Mes Demoiselles

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Antique cuts of silks, wools and cottons are transformed into floaty bohemian-influenced women's fashion (dresses, knitwear, coats and other separates) by…

  • Galerie Teo Leo

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Not your average antique shop, Galerie Teo Leo is a treasure trove of lovingly selected pieces from the the 1940s to the present day. Items are all…

  • Cie Bracelet Montre

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    This niche boutique simply sells watch straps, in a rainbow of colours and range of materials (alligator, crocodile, lizard, ostrich, shark) for men and…

  • L’Habilleur

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Discount men's and women's designer wear – 50% to 70% off original prices – is the draw of this veteran boutique. It generally stocks last season’s…

  • MORA

    Paris

    Both amateur and professional pastry chefs will want to stop by MORA to pick up all manner of specialist culinary items, from unique cake and pastry…

  • Marché Beauvau

    Paris

    This historic market hall, part of Bastille's busy Marché d'Aligre street market, shelters over a dozen permanent stands selling freshly shucked oysters,…

  • Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    A mouthwatering range of chocolates made from bean to bar by legendary French chef Alain Ducasse at his Bastille factory La Manufacture de Chocolat is…

  • Souffle Continu

    Paris

    Owners Bernard Ducayron and Théo Jarrier have their own record label, and their spacious, terrazzo-tiled shop specialises in vinyl, discs, books and DVDs…

  • Dior

    Paris

    Post-WWII, Christian Dior’s creations dictated style, re-establishing Paris as the world fashion capital. It's due to reopen in 2021 at its flagship…

  • La Boutique du Flacon

    Nice

    Take a trip back in time at this unique shop specialising in vintage perfume bottles with belle-époque-style spray pumps. English-speaking artist-owner…

  • Samuel Coraux

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The stark black façade at this hybrid boutique-workshop provides a dramatic contrast to the brilliantly coloured, contemporary creations crafted inside by…

  • La Maison du Chocolat

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Pralines, ganaches and fruit chocolates are the hallmark of this exquisite chocolatier. Other treats include macarons inspired by its signature chocolates…

  • Eres

    Paris

    Women who have despaired of buying a swimsuit in the past will understand why those designed by Eres have become a must-have item. The stunning suits are…

  • Guillaume Moisson

    Lille

    Streetscapes and landscapes of Lille along with landscapes of the surrounding region are painted in a contemporary realist style at northern France artist…

  • Monde Ethique

    Lyon

    Monde Ethique proves that you don't have to sacrifice style when it comes to eco-friendly gear. Here you'll find messenger bags, wallets and billfolds…

  • Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves

    Paris

    One of the friendliest in Paris, the Porte de Vanves flea market has over 380 stalls. Av Georges Lafenestre has lots of ‘curios’ that don’t quite qualify…

  • Le Labo

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Sniff your way through 16 scents, each carefully crafted by a nez (nose) in Grasse in southern France, then place your order for a hand-blended fragrance.

  • K Jacques

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Traditional strappy sandals, supposedly inspired by a simple leather pair brought by writer Colette from Greece to show her cobbler, are the specialty of…

  • L'Artisan Nougatier

    Lyon & the Rhône Valley

    One of Montélimar's most renowned artisan nougatiers, Pierre Bonnieu concocts some truly excellent nougat with carefully chosen ingredients, including…

  • Cantin

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Opened in 1950 and still run by the same family today, this exceptional shop stocks cheeses only made in limited quantities on small rural farms. They're…

  • Isabel Marant

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    The historic setting – an old atelier de rémoulage (remoulding workshop) complete with faded gold lettering above the shop front – makes the shopping…

  • Fragonard

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    This French perfume maker has alluring natural scents in elegant bottles as well as candles, essential oils and soaps. In addition to the splendid smells,…

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