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Paris shop reviews
Galeries Lafayette
40 bd Haussmann
9th, M° Opéra or Chaussée d’Antin-La Fayette
01-42 82 34 56
Belle époque department store with magnificent stained-glass dome. Boutique selection of clothing and housewares. Currency exchange, spa and restaurants, too.
Le Bon Marché
22–24 rue de Sèvres
7th, M° Sèvres-Babylone
01-44 39 80 00
The world’s first department store and the only one on the Left Bank. Food hall is the largest in town. Currency exchange.
Christian Constant
37 rue d’Assas
6th, M° St-Placide
01-53 63 15 15
Intense, stylish handmade creations from award-winning chocolate-maker. Crystallized fruit and traditional French pâte de fruit, too. Lavish gift boxes.
Au Nain Bleu
406–410 rue St-Honoré
8th, M° Concorde or Madeleine
01-42 60 39 01
At 167 years young, the oldest toy store in the world. Traditional games and dolls, cuddly toys, musical instruments and room accessories.
La Comtesse du Barry
13 bd Haussmann
9th, M° Chaussée d’Antin-La Fayette
01-47 70 21 01
Classic French terrines, pâtés, foie gras and other delicacies, packed and ready for travel in hampers or gift wrap.
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La Maison de la Truffe
19 pl de la Madeleine
8th, M° Madeleine
01-42 65 53 22
Black gold from the Perigord in southeastern France. Much-treasured truffles, available fresh in season (Nov–Mar). Truffle oils, vinegars and condiments, too.
Alain Dubois
80 rue de Tocqueville
17th, M° Malesherbes or Villiers
01-42 27 11 38
Cheese vendor to the city’s star chefs. France has 350+ cheeses, and you’ll find most of them here. Packaged for travel and export.
Puces de Paris St-Ouen
Porte de Clignancourt
18th, M° Porte de Clignancourt
n/a
Persevere through the periphery of junk to the inner sanctum filled with antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewellery, art and other treasures.
Carrousel du Louvre
99 rue de Rivoli
1st, M° Palais Royal or Musée du Louvre
01-43 16 47 10
Underground mall below the museum has housewares, fashion and fine art galleries. Quality reproductions of Louvre masterworks.
Nicolas
31 pl de la Madeleine
8th, M° Madeleine
01-42 68 00 16
Flagship boutique of the ubiquitous Parisian wine merchant. Small restaurant/wine bar. Bottles for every budget, including rare vintages and house blends.
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