From the owner: SoWeAre est un concept-store situé dans le quartier de la Bastille au 40 rue de Charonne. Nous…read moreproposons une sélection de vêtements, d'accessoires et d'objets de décoration et mélangeons des marques françaises, anglaises, nordiques ou japonaises. Vous pourrez trouver de nombreuses idées cadeaux !

The staff here was very helpful. Small store but good selection of roller bags, backpacks, purses…read moreand duffel bags. Carries lots of Eastpak merchandise, which is a favorite of mine for quality (although not the cheapest). I have one backpack I've been using for 25 years from them for international travel and the one hole they fixed for free. The store also has some cheaper bags - I picked a good size canvas bag up for my extra things for 29 Euros.

A great shop with lovely jewels, great bags, great accessories…read more BUT the staff is cold and a little bit arrogant (usual in paris but doesn't help you feeling well in the shop)

Beautifully decorated store with all sorts of fun, small trinkets both for the garden and home. The…read moresame sort of quirk and attention to detail you would find in a Terrain/Anthropologie setting. I hope some day to come back!

This tiny consignment shop is filled with treasures and high end merchandise. Although searching…read morefor clothing and shoes takes a bit of effort, once you find that "gem," it may be treasure. I bought myself a great hat made in some shop that once existed on this very Rue du Cotte. My wife almost spent on a pair of beautiful Louis Vuitton boots, but they slipped a bit in the heel. When shopping for food at Marche Aligre, stop into Le 18 A La Cotte and maybe you will uncover a hidden treasure.

From the owner: Parasolerie Heurtault creates unique umbrellas and parasols, each crafted in Michel Heurtault's…read moreworkshop located in the heart of Paris, at the Viaduc des Arts, using silk and other high-quality natural fabrics. In addition to its retail range, Parasolerie Heurtault also offers umbrella and parasol restoration, replacement canopies, antique umbrella reproduction, umbrella and parasol hire for the film and theatre industry - as well as a bespoke creation service. In 2013, Michel Heurtault was awarded the title of Maitre d'Art, France's highest honours for an artisan.

I loved every minute at this market. It was so peaceful and beautiful. Only sorry to have missed…read morebird Sunday.

Amazing vegan cafe & grocery store. Came here for lunch straight from the plane. Croque monseuir…read more(not sure how to spell?) was huge & tasty. Also split a salad with the hubby. Very fresh & delish. Came by later in the evening to pick up desserts. I wish I had taken pics!!!! They have veganized traditional French pastries perfectly. Service was good. Casual hipster ambiance. A must try for vegans traveling in Paris.

What an excellent way to close out our Paris trip! We made a reservation ahead of time and were…read moreable to get a table at a reasonable hour. I ordered the CROQUE-MONSIEUR FOREVER and my bf had the MAC'N'CHEESE CHICKYCHURRI. Both were delicious. I had been wanting to try croque-monsieur since I was a teen but there hadn't been a vegan version available to me until this trip. I know it's just a glorified grilled ham & cheese, but I just wanted to have it in France. It was just as I imagined- crispy toasted bread with ooey gooey cheese and "ham"; the perfect comfort food. I took off one star due to a botched dessert situation. We had ordered the Saint-Honore, which was still in the case but when it came time to bring our dessert, they had given it to another table. They had offered to bring it out our table while we were still eating but we asked for it to be brought out after we finished our entrees. Whatever was left were items that weren't as unique to France so it was disappointing to order a cheesecake which we could also get back in the US. If I'm rating based on the food and ambiance (without the dessert mishap), this place would definitely have 5 stars. That mishap with the dessert was a crummy way to end our meal. Oh well. Still give this place a try and enjoy their market afterwards. There were plenty of delicious things in the fridge like mock meats, tofu, cheeses and other vegan items for purchase. Also available for purchase were vegan-friendly clothing, stationary, cookbooks, shoes, and unique gifts.

I have found the best shoe store in Paris. I repeat, I have found the best shoe store in Paris!…read moreIt's almost too good to be true, but it's not, since I have the boots on my feet to prove it! Ok, imagine a shop that sells a tight-selection of super stylish, comfortable shoes, from boots and strappy heels to slip on flats and chunky pumps at affordable prices. Already, I've got you hooked right? Now add to that the fact that all of the shoes are made in Paris in an atelier in the 11th. Not only is that impressive, but so outrageously rare. Aside from super exclusive artisans creating custom shoes that cost a month's rent, it's impossible to find locally-made shoes at real-people prices. Now, as if that weren't enough, get ready for the icing on the cake. ALL of the models can be customized for no extra fee at all. So, if you love that pair of peep-toe pumps but want them in emerald green in stead of pink, Taher Mardini can make that happen for you. I took advantage of the sales and bought myself the perfect pair of black boots at 30% off the ticket price. They are amazingly beautiful and super comfortable and cost 1/4 of the price of a pair of designer boots made who knows where in the world. I'm totally eying a pair of ankle books that I plan on ordering in one of the 50 or so different colors that you could choose from. Never owned a pair of red boots and I think that I totally need that experience in my life. Oh, I forgot to mention that they'll also recreate a pair of your favorite beat up shoes for you too! How insane is that?! Thanks to Taher Mardini we can now make all of our shoe fantasies come true!

Had a good experience getting a pair of shoes here. I wish I was visiting for longer so I could…read moremaybe get something custom-done!