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Our Favourite Shops in Paris: Design, Craft & Character

©Officine Universelle Buly 1803

A personal selection of Parisian shops we return to again and again, places chosen for their craftsmanship, history, and sense of soul.

January 5, 2026

Paris has no shortage of beautiful shops, but the ones we love most are those that feel deeply rooted in tradition while remaining unmistakably contemporary. These are places where objects are made with intention, where craftsmanship is visible, and where walking through the door feels like stepping into a world with its own rhythm and point of view.

From porcelain ateliers and historic cabinets of curiosities to fragrance houses and wallpaper workshops, this is our carefully curated list of Paris shops that embody the French art of living; discreet, thoughtful, and enduring.

©Alix D. Reynis

Alix D. Reynis

22 rue Jacob, 6th · 14 rue Commines, 3rd

Alix D. Reynis creates porcelain that feels timeless and quietly poetic. Inspired by 18th-century forms, medieval ornamentation, and Tuscan vases, her pieces blur the line between sculpture and everyday object. Everything is produced in Limoges, where artisans work the porcelain with precision and restraint; pure white, delicate lines, and forms designed to be lived with.

Her boutiques feel like private interiors rather than shops. You’ll find tableware, lighting, jewellery, and decorative objects displayed with ease and warmth. It’s a place that reflects Alix’s vision perfectly: refinement without excess, culture meant to be shared, and beauty found in simplicity.

©Officine Universelle Buly 1803

Officine Universelle Buly 1803

6 rue Bonaparte, 6th

Stepping into Buly is like travelling back to a different Paris, one shaped by 19th-century apothecaries and an obsessive love of detail. Each boutique is unique, inspired by its surroundings, yet all share the same spirit: walnut wood panelling, marble counters, glass flasks, and a sense of ritual.

From fragrances and body care to calligraphy and origata-wrapped parcels, everything here is an experience. Now part of the LVMH group, Buly remains singular in its approach, luxurious without uniformity, deeply French, and endlessly evocative.

©Jacques Marie Mage

Jacques Marie Mage

6 rue de la Paix, 2nd

More than a boutique, Jacques Marie Mage feels like a cabinet of curiosities imagined by a refined, slightly rebellious collector. Designed by Jacques Garcia, the space plays with darkness, texture, and atmosphere, lacquered wood, patterned carpets, mirrors, and unexpected references ranging from the French Empire to the American West.

Limited-edition eyewear and jewellery are presented not as products, but as artefacts. It’s theatrical, immersive, and unapologetically bold, a place where design, storytelling, and craftsmanship come together in a way that feels entirely its own.

©Deyrolle

Deyrolle

46 rue du Bac, 7th

Founded in 1831, Deyrolle is one of Paris’s most extraordinary addresses. Part scientific institution, part cabinet of curiosities, it has inspired generations of artists, from the Surrealists to contemporary creators.

Set inside a former private mansion, the space is filled with taxidermy, entomology, botanical teaching charts, and historic objects dedicated to the observation of nature. Beyond its visual impact, Deyrolle remains committed to education and environmental awareness, making it as meaningful as it is fascinating.

©Antoinette Poisson

À Paris chez Antoinette Poisson

Antoinette Poisson has revived the forgotten art of papier dominoté, faithfully reproducing 18th-century decorative papers using traditional techniques. Each sheet is printed and coloured by hand, resulting in wallpapers, fabrics, and decorative objects that feel intimate and timeless.

Their work captures the spirit of historic French interiors, poetic, detailed, and full of quiet charm, while remaining relevant for contemporary spaces.

Conservatoire des Hémisphères

96 rue du Bac, 7th · 9 rue de Passy, 16th

More than a tea shop, the Conservatoire des Hémisphères treats tea as a cultural art. Founded in 2021 after years of research and travel, the house sources exceptional leaves from around the world, working closely with family-run plantations and ethical producers.

Drawers filled with rare teas, floral infusions, and bespoke blends invite exploration, while the team guides visitors through preparation, gesture, and choice. It’s a place of curiosity, memory, and sensory pleasure, where tea becomes a form of storytelling.

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