Fabulous store!! Not only do they have beautiful items from unique designers all over the world,…read morebut the owners are amazing! They're so sweet and hospitable. They even gave us recommendations on where to go--as this was our first time in Paris. Couldn't have been a better intro to this city! Currently they have gorgeous shoes from Brazil, handmade scarfs from Nepal, a dainty jewelry line from Geneva and other cool stuff. A definite stop on your shopping trip!

Really great shop! They have some beautiful unique items, all from local artists. The owners are…read morewonderful! Super sweet and speak great English as well. They have some beautiful and unique handmade jewelry that I love !

I use to loathe the sight of these candy-colored boutiques. For me, they were a saccarine semaphore…read moreof the relentless bobofication of this part of the canal. That was, until motherhood hit! Call me a softie, a sell-out, a traitor to my roots, but I'm saying it loud and proud: I kind of really like Antoine et Lili. What did me in? The middle shop devoted to kids stuff. Right before my little tot was born I found an adorable patchwork stuffed elephant there that looks like a grandma sewed it together used retro pieces of fabric. I was bummed to find out that it wasn't one of a kind, however, but for 20E, I couldn't turn it down. I've since gone back on multiple occasions for other goodies, like a fabulous hand-crocheted rattle from Peru that is safe for babies to suck on, and these amazing unisex leather booties with Freddy Mercury pizazz. Each time I've gone in the staff has been super sweet and helpful and genuinely baby-friendly. So if you're looking for cute, affordable baby stuff, Antoine and Lili has got your candy-colored number..

A quirkier, cooler, Parisian Lilly Pulitzer…read more In a surprising change of pace from the solid-color pastel storefronts facing Canal Saint-Martin, dresses and accessories at Antoine et Lili are actually evoke more sophistication in the form of fun *chinoise*-inspired prints. (Shops in the US could never get away with this design philosophy as they'd be beaten down by protests of cultural appropriation and political correctness). Conversely, the actual number of clothing designs is actually rather finite - variety consists of producing each tried-and-true pattern in a multitude of the aforementioned prints. Ultimately, these qualities allow for brightly colored clothing to be enjoyed outside of Lilly Pulitzer's Junior League and West Palm Beach retiree enthusiasts. As a bonus, VAT refunds are processed. Bring your non-EU passport.

Okay. I'm going to give this place a great review, merely because of their existence. I came to…read moreParis on a family vacation and my mother went on and on about how she wanted to find French hair clips. And they must be made in France. She went on and on about how the hair clip she got 10 years ago was the best hair clips she ever used -- it was the only thing that clamped well on her hair. And it was one that was made in France. Once my mother wants something she won't stop talking about until it's done. And so I know I needed to get her some clips (for my own sanity.) I did research online and we went on a bit of a wild goose chase. Some people say that the pharmacy has them. Then, I realized it wasn't just any pharmacy. but the pharmacy at the Champs-Élysées. And so on our last day in Paris, we're trying to please my 75 year old mother, which is likely the last time she will ever be in Paris, and so we needed to find her a dang french hair clip or we wouldn't hear the end of it. And so, I found Alexandre de Paris online. I looked at the products online... 78 euros for one clip?! I showed my mom. She was hesitant at first, but in her desperation, she said she was open to it. We took a taxi that was clearly scamming us -- driving around and around. Little did he know, he probably didn't have to do that because we're Americans and would had tipped him anyways. Anyhow, we got to Alexandre de Paris, and it was amazing. An entire store of French hair clips. Exactly what my mother wanted. Customer service was quite excellent. (I certainly hope so at these prices!) The lady helped my mom put her hair in in the clip and let her see with a mirror. She tried on several and they were very patient with her. My mother ended up buying 3 hair clips. THREE hair clips! She spent more on hair clips then I've spent on clothes the last year, probably. (I don't shop that much anymore). Anyhow, it was what she wanted. I morbidly told her that when she passes I will bury her with the hair clips. She morbidly said back to me "they're so expensive, what if people try to steal them?" So yeah... if you're into French hair clips, then this is the place. And yes, they do the tax refund. They also gifted us a couple of pins, perhaps because of the large order. My mom gave me one of them. I'll likely never wear it, but at least it will remind me of this time!

Shaima at Alexandre de Paris is a magician in hair coloring. I have been trying for years to get…read moremy hair to be a certain color blond and she's the only one who's been able to do it! Thank you Shaima!

I loved Galerie M / stand 31 near the wooden space ship is run by the charming and warm Marie. her…read moreselection of fantasy and fine jewelry was delightful and I walked away with a beautiful pendant I will cherish for years to come.

Indoor/outdoor flea market. Upon arrival you'll see merchant stalls on the exterior of the market…read morethat sell cheap clothing, knockoff brands, etc. This will be a major disappointment but inside the market are proper antique/vintage stalls selling better quality items at inflated prices. Across the road are at least three more flea markets which are fun to walk around and interesting. Lots of silver, china, antique fabrics/clothing, rugs, furniture, art and tons more. I did not buy a thing as it's all expensive and would be very difficult to bring/send back to the states.

I had a great time at C&A today! I did really well with the 50% clearance racks, but the prices…read morehere are already low. Prices are similar to H&M but fashion is more for the "mature" woman. All-in-all, I purchased a rain jacket, pair of jeans, two belts, three tops, three nightshirts and a scarf for €99!

As a plus size traveling in Paris, this was one of the few hip clothing stores I could buy…read moreclothing. Is it cheaply made, large, and mass produced? Yes, but knowing I could bring something for my closet back from Paris, made the trip.

I purchased a Hermès scarf from this vendor years ago and later realized it was a fake, of which…read morethere are many in circulation. I should have looked more closely and I would have seen a hash mark on the silk which would never have been circulated were it a genuine Hermès. Be careful out there.

This place was really hard to find, almost like a needle in the haystack, but worth every…read moreexhaustive, ready to give up, second. I was actually standing by the big building this shop is housed in, I couldn't find the vendor amongst the maze of stalls/shops/booths. Anyways, it was worth getting lost and I'm grateful for the kind Frenchman who didn't speak a word of English, but was able to decipher my notes and the address to this wonderful shop. The owner has a tremendous collection of Louis Vuitton vintage trunks, briefcases, purses, bags, accessories, lots of Chanel, Hermes everything. Vintage purses by every premier French maker. Thinking he would have just a few Hermes scarves to see, I figured I would choose one easily. Little did I know that there weren't a few scarves for sale, there was a collection for sale. In other words, a sea of silk in brightly colored patterns from the early 1900's to last year. He had to have at least 250 scarves to chose from, and one was more magnificent than the next. Having been to the flagship Hermes store the day later, it was then I realized that this man, Alain ZIsul, just may have a bigger selection of Hermes scarves than the flagship store itself. After around 2 hours of going back and forth, wanting every scarf I saw, I picked one that looks nothing like the 2 I have. For 185 euros, I have a beautiful Hermes scarf. It's definitely not "new" per se, but it's absolutely gorgeous and it's new to me.