I bought two vintage French tablecloths here - one circa 1915, the other 1930, both in impeccable…read morecondition, 58 and 75 euros respectively. Very happy. The store is small and loaded with merchandise. Be aware this isn't an easy place to browse. The owner knows what she has and the prices seem fair.

If you had purchased all the wonderful NOS vintage french school and kitchen items from the late…read more19th through mid-20th century ever listed on Etsy, you MIGHT be able to rival this tiny, wonderful little boutique. Although not the cheapest shop in the world, it is certainly one of the most unique and there are plenty of inexpensive little treasures to discover. Totally worth a visit. Rating Scale: 1 Star: Avoid the town in which this place is located just to be safe. 2 Star: With so many great places to choose from, why risk this one? 3 Star: I'll try it again or consume here in a pinch. 4 Star: I go here regularly if financially and/or calorically feasible. 5 Star: I look forward to taking my wife or friends here.

Louvre des Antiquaires used to be the main hub for fine antique hunters. Nowadays, it's a good…read moreresource for some antiques, some new pieces, & lots of room to grow Not all the shop spaces are occupied which is a shame but we found jewelry, clocks and figurines on the ground and sub-ground floors; furniture and artwork on the next level Pieces here are definitely NOT for those who are seeking flea-market prices - this is fine / high end jewelry Each shop has its own buzzer & only a few vendors had their doors open - the smallness of the shops makes it very easy to see their stock in the windows & determine if you would like to enter & inquire further about certain pieces I found 2 sets of earrings I loved but discovered they were copies / antique-style instead of true antiques......so I ultimately passed but can confess to a bit of retail regret as both were absolutely lovely & decently-priced So overall assessment? Lots of vendors but not all antique. Still worth an hour or 2 for any treasure hunter

The most amazing collection of quality antiques I have ever seen in one location!read more

If you're looking to furnish your Parisian apartment this is the place to shop. Top of the line…read moreantique furniture, rugs, lamps and home decor. It was amazing for window shopping. Most wouldn't fit in the overhead bin. Very expensive. If you're looking for smalls this in not the best market. Tourist tip - Fun to walk around and just see a different area of town. If memory serves me this is not actually in Paris, St Ouens I believe. Don't panic it's only a few block out of Paris.

The Paris flea markets are great. This one was my favorite. It was interesting to see stores so…read morenarrowly focused. There were stalls selling nothing but antique handles. I found some great antique jewelry stores in this area. Once again, there were stores specific to silver versus gold jewelry.

Very pleasant visit to shop in Paris. Large selection of prints and maps and reasonable prices.read more

My wife and I stumbled upon this quiet, lovely and delightful oasis of history, artifacts and…read morecollectibles near St. Sulpice on prior trips to Paris. If you like "Shakespeare and Co"; you will LOVE this by comparison. We have a lovely series of wine tasting tips framed enjoying a prominent place in our home. Staff was courteous and helpful--even with suggestions for books by lessor-known French authors. Regrettably it was closed on our 2021 trip; however, hopefully it is open for this two week holiday (April 2022). We hope to visit soon!

Walking into this low-lit vintage furnishings shop feels like stepping onto the set of Metropolis,…read morewhere giant industrial clocks, watch lamps and steel sorting towers abound. All of the authentic industrial decor has been restored and polished so that it's in tip top shape -- which explains the heavy price tags on most of the items. That said, if you're in the market for one of those super practical steel storage towers, this is one of the only addresses in Paris where you can find them. Before stopping by call in advance to make sure that the shop is open because their hours are insanely irregular.

A highlight during any visit to Paris: enjoying the atmosphere of the left bank of the Seine,…read moreambling along the book stalls, browsing and buying. Never easy to restrict my catch to an amount compatible with the size of my wallet or the airplane carry-on limit. How vivid the memory of my first visit to this magical place still is. Instead of using the subway exit right next to the stalls, I emerged several hundred yards away. But after hours of meetings, a breath of fresh air and a short walk was more than welcome. The first micro-shop I approached carried a line of music-related books and almost immediately I stumbled upon Nathan Milstein's autobiography. Chance or fate (hasard ou destinée)? Anyway, I had found the ideal gift for my violin teacher who used to teach for some years at the French-German high school in nearby Buc. Also, he composed a piece by the name "hasard ou destinée".

You may be tempted to duck into the little chotchke shops littered among the maze of of rues in…read moreParis; try to resist. Instead take a long, leisurely stroll along the Seine near St. Michel and St. Germain and visit the various bouquinistes for truly delightful souvenirs to take home with you. The prices are better, the atmosphere is markedly better (Hello, Louvre!), and you'll find - amidst le junque - some true French treasures.

We visited Astier de Villate during our trip to Paris. The shop is small but cozy and all the…read moreassociated are very knowledgeable and helpful when picking out ceramics as well as when you ask about the brand story. You have to bring the dishes back with you in your luggage and they wrap it super well!! In like layers and layers of paper. Our dishes came back home to the USA with us safe and sound. Just let them know you are traveling and they'll take care of the rest.

We are so in love and infatuated with AdV that I don't know where to start. We first came upon this…read moremagical shop on holiday in Paris and have never missed an opportunity to return, numerous times in a year. We have brought home as carry on luggage some absolutely incredible pieces. The product is a lifestyle and it fits our CT country living perfectly! The shop is incredible and the staff wonderful! Check out the YouTube video, 7 minutes of sheer delight, then get yourself on a flight to Paris!

this was my absolute fave gift/stationary shop in all of Paris. Just recently saw some of their…read moreitems at Anthropologie in the states- I hope they don't get too big as they are perfect just the way they are now. Lots of really clean design, pricepoints are manageable, staff seems ultra cool but not in a snobby way.

We were walking down one of Paris' many streets and we stumbled upon Papier Tigre. Not much to look…read moreat from the outside, but on the inside is a stationery person's dream. There are all these little cute binders, notebooks, pins, pens, desk lamps. Although a small store, I could have spent at least 30-45 min in there just perusing their goods. I ended up getting a beautiful journal with a "pen band" to hold the pens I would use with the journal. I also got a rotating calendar that shows the fruits and vegetables that are in season at the time. There was a beautiful desk lamp in the shape of a book that turns on when you open it and turns off when it's closed. So beautiful. Their products remind me of similar things you might find in a Japanese stationery store. You want to know what the best part was? They gave us a reusable bag after our purchase to carry our items!