Must-see shopping in France

  • Frédéric Malle

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Taking the approach of an ‘editor’, Malle works with his perfume ‘authors’ to produce unique fragrance ‘editions’ (all are refrigerated until sold). These…

  • Finger in the Nose

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    This finger-on-the-pulse Parisian children's-wear label thumbs its nose at convention and offers edgy streetwear for kids, such as graphic T-shirts,…

  • Quatrehomme

    Paris

    Filled with tantalising cheeses, this is a small but wonderful branch of the respected fourth-generation, family run Quatrehomme fromagerie(cheese shop),…

  • La Crèmerie

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    If you're in need of supplies for a picnic on the canal quays, pop into La Crèmerie for heavenly cheeses (brie with truffles, soft goat's cheese rolled in…

  • La Botte Gardiane

    Paris

    A designated Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Enterprise), La Botte Gardiane handcrafts shoes, sandals and boots for men, women and…

  • Maison Moinet

    Clermont-Ferrand

    Behind a pretty belle-époque façade is a wealth of ways to enjoy a sugar rush, from chewy nougat and caramels to regional favourites including pâtes de…

  • Des Gâteaux et du Pain

    Paris

    Looking more like an exclusive boutique, this ultra-contemporary bakery and patisserie has dramatic black walls that showcase the jewel-like cakes, tarts…

  • L’Atelier de Lutherie

    Bordeaux

    Watch master luther Simon Bour at work in his beautiful workshop, filled to bursting with violins, violas and other elegant string instruments in front of…

  • Odetta Vintage

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Behind its bright white façade, this boutique specialises in luxury vintage from the 1960s to 1980s: women's shoes, accessories and clothing fashion, as…

  • La Trésorerie

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Stylish and beautiful homewares crafted by French and Scandinavian artisans and small producers make the light-filled Treasury a pleasure to browse. End…

  • Maison Chaudun

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Ganache pavés ('cobblestones' torn up and thrown during Paris' May 1968 student uprisings) are the stand-outs at Michel Chaudun's entrancing chocolate…

  • Oliv’Art

    Bordeaux

    'Agitateur des Papilles' ('tastebud agitator') is the strapline of this tempting boutique, an upmarket grocery specialising in olive oils and vinegars…

  • Chez Fabienne Ambrosio

    Nice

    Filled with kitchen goods and homewares of all kinds, including pans for making traditional socca (chickpea pancakes), this old-fashioned neighbourhood…

  • Brûlerie Cour Le Roi

    Lille, Flanders & the Somme

    Drop by this deli to try one of its 15 different blends of coffee roasted on site, or choose from over 240 different deli items: terrines, charcuterie,…

  • Bontà Italiane

    Nice

    If your taste-buds are pining for Italy, this deli is the answer to your prayers. You'll find a vast array of Italian specialities, from fresh pasta to…

  • Chez Teil

    Paris

    Cheeses (Cantal, St-Nectaire and Bleu d'Auvergne), hams, wines, Puy lentils and glass jars of tripe are among the gourmet goods sold at this tiny shop…

  • Marché aux Puces de Montreuil

    Paris

    Trading since 1860, this flea market has scores of stalls sell everything from furniture to books, comics, stamps, coins, art and vinyl, as well as cheap…

  • Liza Korn

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    From rock ‘n’ roll fashion to its line for kids, this designer’s tiny boutique is a portal into a rich and playful imagination. Shop for unique pieces by…

  • Maje Stock

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    A Parisian prêt-à-porter brand featured regularly on the pages of Elle, Glamour and Marie Claire, Maje doesn’t come cheaply – that is, unless you know…

  • Fragonard

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    The bd St-Germain boutique of perfume maker Fragonard (which runs Paris’ perfume museum) stocks a heady range of souvenirs – from scarves to cookbooks –…

  • Cave de la Laiterie Bayard

    Grenoble

    Established in 1931, this richly lactic-smelling dairy shop does a roaring trade in Alpine cheeses, fresh milk, yoghurt, butter and pâté. To accompany…

  • Aesop

    Paris

    Browsing this Australian boutique is as much about admiring smart design as swooning over the lavender stems, camomile buds, roses, parsley seeds and…

  • Bonpoint Vintage

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Bonpoint clothes for babies and children through to aged 16 come with price tags that match their quality and cachet, which makes this fin de séries …

  • Smallable Concept Store

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    'Dream big' is the inviting strapline of this Parisian-chic space, a one-stop shop for accessories, fashion and homewares for babies, children and teens…

  • Blitz Bazar & Galerie

    Lyon

    Blitz is a compact store that's packed with ephemera, including pottery and curious vases, sculptural lamps, one-of-a-kind bath products, writing journals…

  • Marché des Carmes

    Toulouse

    For a smaller scene than Toulouse's main market Marché Victor Hugo, browse the produce – and miscellany such as antique books, stamps and coins – at this…

  • Abbey Bookshop

    Latin Quarter

    Inside 18th-century Hôtel Dubuisson, this chaotic but welcoming Canadian-run bookshop serves free coffee (sweetened with maple syrup) to sip while you…

  • Galerie ArtNice

    Nice

    The local artwork in this Vieux Nice gallery ranges from jewellery and fashion accessories to paintings and etchings, but the catchiest souvenirs here are…

  • Arty Dandy

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Part gallery, part boutique, this small-scale concept shop is a great place to browse for limited-edition men's and women's fashion, jewellery and shoes,…

  • Maisons de Mode – Lille

    Lille

    Cool, cutting-edge jewellery, clothing and accessories by emerging designers can be found in this cluster of studio-boutiques 3km southwest of the city…

  • Androuet

    Latin Quarter

    All of the cheeses at this great fromagerie can be vacuum-packed for free to take home – look up to admire the murals on the building’s cherry-red façade…

  • La Compagnie du Kraft

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Beautiful cardboard-, rubber- and leather-bound refillable notebooks, with lined or unlined white or brown pages, are handmade by this French company just…

  • Moutarde Maille

    Dijon

    When you enter the factory boutique of this mustard company, tangy odours assault your nostrils. Three-dozen varieties of mustard fill the shelves (cassis…

  • Flamant Home Interiors

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Silverware, curtains, cutlery, tableware, linen and other quality home furnishings: this maze of a store with two entrances (you can also enter via 8 rue…

  • La Compagnie du Chocolat

    Toulouse

    Candied orange slices robed in dark chocolate, salted caramel ganache, and nutty Florentines as big as your hand are among the mouthwatering edible gifts…

  • Mam'zelle Swing

    Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville

    Polka-dot swing dresses, pointed stilettos and fabulous costume jewellery are among the eye-catching pieces displayed in this secondhand shop for vintage…

  • La Citadelle

    Montmartre & Northern Paris

    Tucked away in Montmartre, this designer discount shop has some real finds from new French, Italian and Japanese designers at bargain prices. Stock…

  • Le Tisanier d'Oc

    Bordeaux

    Herbs, spices, olive oils, essential oils, honey and carefully curated tisanes (herbal teas) are the speciality of this enchanting, old-fashioned shop…

  • Au Pays du Citron

    Menton

    Limoncello, lemon-infused olive oil, lemon preserve, lemon wine and lemon syrup are just some of the delicious products you’ll be able to sample and buy…

  • Momentum

    Lille

    This split-level studio/boutique collaborates with local designers, artists and artisans to create furniture, lighting, stationery, cards, ceramics …

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