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Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Restaurants in Paris
1. Matieres-A-Reflexion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This boutique carries its own line of vintage-inspired bags along with a selection of clothing and jewelry from mostly local French designers
2. Peterhof
3. Gag&Lou
4. Josephine Vannier Chocolat Artisanal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
We all dream of having a grandmother, ready to fulfill all our greedy desires. With this in mind, we created the mythical character of Josephine Vannier.In the trendy Marais district, there are places not to be missed. A few steps from the Place des Vosges, the warm chocolate Joséphine Vannier part. Since 1998, she delights the senses of visitors greedy world it offers.Our collections are punctuated over the news and inspirations of our chocolatiers enthusiasts. We regularly offer new crafts: tea sets, African masks, musical instruments, collections Klimt, Dali and others. Each sculpture is made with dark chocolate 72% pure cocoa butter without preservatives.Also find our collections of various assortments, served in a bag or small box. Among our essential sweetness: cassis ganache, jasmine green tea, gingerbread cinnamon, salt and pepper ... So many possibilities that can adapt over your desires!We welcome you from Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 19:00 Sunday 14:30 to 19:00.The Josephine Vannier team
Reviewed By gilasss
Having sampled some of the best chocolates from well-known names to smaller artisan shops in Brussels and Paris I believe the chocolates at Josephine Vannier are the most quirkily interesting and delicious! Do not be deceived by the nonsdescript shopfront with gaudily (much depends on your aesthetic taste) shaped chocolates in the window display. This is a serious chocolate shop! I am mainly a purist - a chocolatier's skills can often be judged by his/her simplest chocolate bars. You would not be disappointed here! I found some of the most interesting crus here. There are some other unique seasonal chocolate creations/combinations. Definitely worth a visit!
5. La Chambre aux Confitures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By strepitus - New York, United States
This is a small, unpretentious little shop on a great street in the Marais. It's easy to miss it -- but don't! Visited La Chambre aux Confitures just before closing in early November. No high pressure sales. Just sumptuously fruit-laden jams to test-taste. Salesperson (wish I knew his name) spoke impeccable English and was very informative about the "confitures." He also played fabulous music -- and responded to my query about my favorite track (Thibaut Pez's "Garcon Formidable") which I'd never heard before. Anyhow, I purchased 3 jars -- all of which have received rave reviews from my family. Not too sweet, so the flavors of the fruits (apricots, strawberries, and raspberries) are true and unsullied.
6. Meert
7. Merci
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4.0 based on 176 reviews
Merci is a place created in March 2009 in the heart of the historic district of Haut-Marais. Bernard and Marie-France Cohen, founders of BONPOINT the children's fashion label, realized that Paris lacked a place which would bring together the best of the world of fashion, of design, of household goods with welcome refreshment areas. A business established in the heart of its region and of its country, Merci has already created more than 70 permanent jobs. Merci is, moreover, very pleased to act as a developer or launch-pad to the young designers who, thanks to this sounding-board, can make themselves known to the many customers and international personalities who visit Merci. Merci is a commercial enterprise "like any other company" founded by shareholders "unlike any other shareholders". The founders decided that the proceeds of this investment would serve to fund an endowment paying for educational projects and development in south-west Madagascar. Bernard and Marie France Cohen wanted to say MERCI to life, MERCI to the talents and to the designers who made this success possible. It is this success which makes their generosity possible. In 2013, Marie-France Cohen passed on the torch The current Merci team has kept up the commitment and the founders’ original dream by contributing year on year to the foundation. Thanks to our clients who make this project possible.
Reviewed By TommyC278
Cool place to shop edgy brands now that collete has closed this is one of my favourite stores in Paris can really recommend this even for a couple of hours browsing then a spot of lunch at the cafe then a wander down to the Marais
8. Marius Fabre
9. Frederic Sanchez
This cutting edge music store includes only albums specifically selected by the owner.
10. Acquaverde
The bouituqe was founded on the belief that jeans are an essential in every woman's wardrobe. Here you'll find modern pieces with vintage-inspired flourishes that effortlessly complement the fashions you already ownBest Known For: Jeans and vintage-inspired staples
