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!

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 !

Customer service is a joke. I've sent 7 emails mails about a pull ring falling of my pochette. All…read moreI asked for was a new pull ring to put on. 1 reasoned 6 months ago that their repair department is on it and not to worry. Here we are 6 months later and nothing. Ice DMed them twice on instagram and still nothing. They were once amazing when you could only buy their products in the store in Paris (where I bought both of mine). Now that they pump themselves online, they are complete rubbish. Stay away. You can see dozens of the same comments on their instagram posts. All of them asking where is my repair? Where is customer service? Compete garbage for thousands of dollars in purchases.

Came in here on my 2nd to last day in Paris and Linda helped me pick the perfect bag! She was super…read moresweet and imparted some FLP history that I wasn't aware of. She also gave me her card so I def plan to place future orders through her. The store is a bit small so there might be a bit of a wait but it's def worth it. I will be back next time in town!

Let's talk about their product first which is: 1. Timeless…read more 2. Durable 3. Can be expensive Do not go if you are in a rush as you may have to wait in line

Patiently waiting in line and humming to the song Killing Me Softly With His Song by the Fugees. An…read morehour goes, and it's finally our turn. Before entering, make sure to come up with a game plan. Expect certain items and designs to be unavailable. However, it is unfortunate that the gatekeeper will not tell you which products are not in stock. Unless you know a plug, this is the risk and sacrifice you must make when shopping. We purchased a wallet for my dad. Although the color we bought wasn't our first choice, we were still satisfied. The personal staff was really friendly to us. I realized in Paris that if you cannot make up your mind, they will walk away. However, that was not the case here, which I appreciated. What's interesting about this boutique store is that it's their first location. It's where all the magic started. Also, for travelers from abroad, take advantage of the VAT refund, which can save you up to 12% of the total price. Make sure to double-check that the information is correct and set aside plenty of time before departure because the line for the VAT refund can be like standing in line at Goyard (again).

If I could give him 10stars I would. Christophe has the most beautiful jewelry and all of it is…read moreorignal desings. I'm a huge fan of all things pearls and he has the most amazing handmade pieces that are truely one of a kind. We have a special story associate with him and his store that will always keep us coming back. I've purchased many pieces through out the the years and can't wait to return. Not only does he have the most beautiful unique pieces, but there are limited numbers, so each one it's special. On top of this, he has to be one of the most amazing and lovely people I've we've met; run don't walk to this darling shop the next time you are in Paris. -Nikki

My favorite spot for jewelry- I visit every time I'm in Paris. Christophe is a delight; his designs…read moreare unique and also wearable every day, which is good because you'll never want to take them off. The lovely gift boxes are inspired by his grandmother's hatboxes. Truly a gem.

I stopped by this adorable boutique after visiting the palace of Versailles. We came to this area…read morefor the museum and now we were finding something to eat, then we saw this boutique ! Very cute! It's located close to the museum, close to the river. And even better they Speak all languages !! Everything is very clean and very good priced. We were assisted by Nadia who was very very sweet! Come here if you are visiting because it's adorable

This store is delightful and a short walk from D'Orsay Musee. The owner is so kind and so joyful…read more I make it a point on my itinerary to go there every time I go to Paris. The store has wonderful Klimt collection of objects to purchase. And VanGogh mugs and artwork. I always walk out with many gifts to share that are priced fairly. This store makes me happy to walk in..

There is a lack of quality men's hat shops in Paris so, I was happy to find a Borsalino in Paris…read moreafter first finding their shop last year in Rome. There styles of hats and caps are updated seasonally and I was happy to find 2 new styles that I love and have worn non stop since I bought them.

Fantastic selection of high-quality beautiful hats for both men and women made since the 19tg…read morecentury. They even will make them custom made for you and you can select your materials - dizzying array of colors, many choices for the hat band, and the interior cloth - all to your liking... It's an amazing place to go if you love hats. And for the price quality ratio it's really quite a bargain. They're not cheap but their expertly made , absolute gorgeous and will last a lifetime. Charming man who runs the shop - he could not be more helpful and will help you find a hat that looks best on you.

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.

Fantastic umbrellas, parasols, walking canes and classical & modern & unique shapes can be found…read morehere at Antoine Mr & I were lured in by this fabulous parasol of Sacre Coeur & we found nirvana. Walking canes with heads of rabbits, frogs, deer and all kinds of animals were on display and there were long, traditional umbrellas as well as short collapsible umbrellas also with animal heads. Lace parasols galore and we could have gone overboard The lady assisting us was super friendly and we count this a very lucky find!

From the owner: Antoine, est le spécialiste de la canne et du parapluie et cela depuis 1745. Nous sommes installés…read moresur l'avenue de l'Opéra depuis 1885, c'est à dire depuis sa création. nous proposons une large gamme de parapluies, pour homme ou pour femme et de toutes les sortes. Nous sommes aussi le spécialiste de la canne pour dandys ou pour collectionneurs. Enfin vous trouverez aussi dans notre boutique, des ombrelles, gants, chapeaux et casquettes.

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A great place to get a gift for a special someone. Or yourself! They have a variety of styles from…read moretrendy to more classic pieces, costume (or paste) jewellery to semiprecious stones! Good taste with fair prices is not easy to find in Paris! I was helped by the owner herself. She was very friendly, helpful and patient as I tried on many different styles before I chose a super cute pair of earrings. Looking forward to an excuse to go back!