Best Shopping in Paris
1. Buly 1803, Paris
Offers an array of skin ointments, all-natural perfumes, and dental opiates. The shop is lined with aged apothecary bottles and features marbled countertops – a bit of a step back in time.
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Offers an array of skin ointments, all-natural perfumes, and dental opiates. The shop is lined with aged apothecary bottles and features marbled countertops – a bit of a step back in time.
An enthusiast's record shop that specializes in hard-to-find vinyl gems. Carries a wide range of genres from hip-hop and rock 'n roll, to Brazilian soul and beyond. A cool place to go when in the market for some music.
Open-air stalls with over 300,000 books on offer, from rare editions by Jules Vernes to old magazines. Stroll along the Seine on a rainy day and take in the sights and sounds of Paris while browsing the city's famous bookstalls.
Located next to Église Saint-Roch, Brigitte Tanaka is a one-stop shop for French and Japanese fashion accessories, jewelry, and home décor. Filled with stylish items for even the most discerning shopper.
Airy Belleville wine shop and deli stacked floor-to-ceiling with natural and biodynamic bottles. The stone-walled room centers on a busy retail counter for takeaway cheese and charcuterie, while the marble bar pours casual glasses.
Sprawling consignment shop running with the tight curation of a modern concept store. Racks of premium second-hand labels fill the two-level industrial space, meticulously sorted by size and color.
Marais bookshop and gallery specializing in fashion, photography, and art. Stacks of rare zines and international magazines fill the front; the back room hosts a constant rotation of exhibitions and artist events.
Historic supplier dense with professional-grade kitchen tools and tableware. Floor-to-ceiling shelves hold heavy Mauviel copper pans, baking molds, and classic bistro glassware sold by the piece.
Massive underground mall descends four levels beneath an undulating glass canopy. Sunlit concourses connect global brands and a cinema directly to Paris’s busiest transit hub.
Historic kitchenware warehouse packed floor-to-ceiling with copper pots and obscure molds. Finding a price means checking codes in a binder, and staff wrap purchases in brown paper and string.
Historic English-language bookstore on Rue de Rivoli stocking thousands of titles, international press, and British groceries. Wood-paneled rooms lead to an upstairs tea room facing the Tuileries Garden.
Intimate vintage shop in the 9th arrondissement selling high-end designer pieces from the 1970s and 1980s. Carefully sorted racks carry Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Hermès garments for slow, unpressured browsing.
Minimalist Rue Saint-Honoré boutique selling perfumes built around single, high-dose raw ingredients. Staff lead detailed smelling sessions at the counter, breaking down the botanical origin of each scent.
Italo-French design showroom mixing contemporary furniture and curated antiques into eclectic room setups. Velvet seating and brass lighting sit alongside small vintage plates and decorative objects.
Batignolles boutique selling organic, French-made baby food and infant formula. The shop stocks additive-free meals, single-ingredient purees for starting solids, and convenient pouches for feeding on the go.
Pigalle wine shop stocking a rigorous lineup of natural vintages and grower champagnes. Vinyl spins on the turntable while owners help navigate the shelves of living wines.
Independent English-language bookstore facing the Luxembourg Gardens, packed floor-to-ceiling with curated titles. Staff trade recommendations in the sunlit main room, while an adjacent storefront holds a bilingual children's shop.
Tokyo kitchenware specialist hidden in a Saint-Germain alley, stocking hundreds of Japanese knives and cast iron pans. Staff guide detailed consultations to match blades with specific cooking styles and sharpen knives on-site.
Stone-walled Left Bank wine shop stocking organic and biodynamic bottles from small-scale French producers. English-speaking staff pour tastings in the back room and pack cases of wine for air travel.
Artisanal cheese shop from a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, where wheels are aged and prepared like fine pastries. The display cases showcase creative pairings – Roquefort layered with quince paste or goat cheese with fresh strawberries.
White stone wine warehouses line a pedestrian street of shops and restaurants. Old rail tracks cut through the cobblestones past busy terraces and a massive cinema.
Intimate Rue de Charonne boutique filled with carefully sourced garments and designer accessories from the 1920s to the 1980s. The owner works the floor daily, detailing the exact fabric, construction, and history of each piece.
Curated designer vintage boutique in the 6th arrondissement stocking rare pieces from the 1970s to the early 2000s. Every garment hangs alongside a Polaroid of its original runway debut.
