Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

October 21, 2021 Malia Yoakum

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. Starplayer

16 rue Lagrange, 75005 Paris France +33 1 44 07 39 64 http://www.starplayer.fr/
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Starplayer

Reviewed By TotoroS1 - Nottingham, United Kingdom

It's rare nowadays with internet to be able to find a store that has a wide selection of games from RPG (and second hand ones as well) to family boardgames, miniature games and hobby material. A reference in Paris Staff speaks decent English, and of course gaming material is in French but you can really get your hands on second hand stuff in English as well

2. The Abbey Bookshop

29 rue de la Parcheminerie, 75005 Paris France +33 1 46 33 16 24 https://abbeybookshop.wordpress.com/
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

The Abbey Bookshop

3. Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

37 rue de la Bucherie Quartier Latin, 75005 Paris France +33 1 43 25 40 93 http://www.shakespeareandcompany.com
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,921 reviews

Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

Famous bookstore located across from Notre Dame features several floors of books and Paris literary history.

Reviewed By hello_im_vale - Province of Trento, Italy

In 1951 a small Parisian bookshop opened it was called Shakespeare and Company a magical place where authors of the time could go and share their ideas with any restrictions. Still today in 2018 you can feel the friendly vibe of the place and spend hours inside just looking at all the books from Sylvia Beach’s collection while enjoying the lovely and vintage vibe of the very special place that is Shakespeare and Company.

4. Fromagerie Laurent Dubois

47 T boulevard Saint Germain, 75005 Paris France +33 6 14 02 55 38 http://www.fromageslaurentdubois.fr/
Excellent
82%
Good
9%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 205 reviews

Fromagerie Laurent Dubois

Perfect shop for the cheese lovers. Many delicious varieties and an amazing atmosphere makes this gem a must-see.

Reviewed By kennethg673 - Oneonta, United States

Right across the street from our airbnb on Rue de Rivoli was a wonderful fruit shop, two wine shops, a patisserie and this gem of a cheese shop. Visit this place if for no other reason than to taste the samples on offer. Check out the variety of bleu cheeses. I am now totally in love with the cave aged gouda. Just don't ask for crackers (we were politely told the cheese and crackers are an American thing). The selection here is better than even the best high end supermarkets in the USA. Only in the Italian market in Phillie was I ever in a cheese heaven like Laurent Dubois.

5. Mayette Magie Moderne

8 rue des Carmes, 75005 Paris France +33 1 43 54 13 63 [email protected] http://www.mayette.com
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Mayette Magie Moderne

Mayette Magie Mordern is the oldest magic shop in the world !It was the first place in the world to sell magic tricks not only to magicians. It was in 1808 !Placed in the center of Paris, the shop is a world reference in creations and in magic manufacturings.The shop can provide magic for all the enthusiasts and the amateurs of the Magic Art from the beginner up to the professional.

6. Album Comics

67 boulevard Saint Germain, 75005 Paris France +33 1 53 10 00 60 http://www.albumcomics.com
Excellent
71%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
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Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Album Comics

7. Christian Constant

40 rue des Ecoles, 75005 Paris France +33 1 53 63 15 15 [email protected] http://www.christianconstant.fr/#
Excellent
63%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 19 reviews

Christian Constant

attention adresse inexacte la bonne adresse est 40 rue des Ecoles Paris 75005 Les Photos ne nous concernent pas et les avis non plus. Nous ne appelons pas "Chocorama" et pas d'attraction

8. Dam Dom

6 Place du petit Pont, 75005 Paris France http://damdom.fr/fr/content/8-notre-histoire
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 7 reviews

Dam Dom

9. Crocojazz

64 rue de la Montagne Ste Genevieve, 75005 Paris France +33 1 46 34 78 38
Excellent
69%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
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Terrible
23%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

Crocojazz

10. Tapisseries de la Bucherie

2 rue du Haut Pave, 75005 Paris France +33 9 82 40 46 04 [email protected] http://www.bucherie.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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