French Style Guide – Paris Stores and Markets
The French have a certain style and savoir faire that is admired, and emulated around the world, with individuality and elegance displayed in all areas of their lifestyle.
To the visitor of France no other destination oozes more style and elegance than Paris with its grand architecture, sculptured gardens and elegant stores. Wandering through the streets and gardens of Paris is always inspirational and gets the creative mind thinking.
To help you find decorating gems here is a list of some well known, and some not so well known, stores to help you source that unique and special item to bring home. We call it our essential quick guide to Paris decorating and homeware stores.
Paris Decorating and Homeware Stores
Diptyque 34 Boulevarde Saint-Germain, 75005. Métro Maubert-Mutualitê
Patricia Vieljeux 21 rue Godefroy Cavaignac, 75011. Métro Voltaire
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009. Paris
Au Petit Bonheur la Chance 13 rue Saint-Paul, 75004. Métro Pont Marie
Merci 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003. Métro Filles du Calvaire
E. Dehillerin 18-20 rue Coquillière, 75001. Métro Les Halles
Fleux 39 & 52 rue Saine-Croix-de-la-Bretonerie, 75004. Métro Hôtel de Ville
Printemps 64 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009. Paris
La Trésorerie 11 rue de Château d’Eau, 75010. Métro République
Le Bon Marche 27 rue de Sèvres, 75007. Paris
Decorating with Antiques and Vintage Items
If buying antique and vintage items is more your thing then I suggest a visit to Marchés aux Puces de Paris, the largest antique market in the world. Here you will find everything you need from the smallest decor items, silverware, crockery, furniture and even building materials such as recycled gates and window frames.
Should you have a chateau that needs restoring you’ll even be able to buy marble fireplace mantles within the 17 acres of this market. I mean this market literally has everything!
Other regular antique and vintage markets are held all over France selling linen, furniture, books and much more. To find out how to find these markets, when they are on and what they sell, see our essential guide to Finding French Antiques and Vintage Items in France.
Visiting Paris Stores and Markets with A French Collection
On our Classic Paris Tour I take our lovely tour guests to visit the stunning and jewel like department store Galeries Lafayette (as above) with its enormous stained glass roof and the oldest department store in Paris, Le bon Marche (as above). These historical stores are a ‘must see’ when in Paris.
We also take our groups to Marchés aux Puces de Paris where we wander at our leisure, take a refreshing meal within the market precinct and become immersed amongst the antiques and their stories of yesteryear. To find out more on antique and brocante shopping with me on our tours read our Classic Paris Tour brochure or Discover Normandy & Brittany Tour brochure.
