Paris is one of the most notable shopping capitals in the world. Known for its daring and innovative fashions and unapologetic luxury, this city offers the finest things in life, from clothes to food and everything in between. With this in mind, Paris also becomes the best city to be in during the holiday season. When it's time to give back to your loved ones, wouldn't you want to give them something special? A gift that you won't find anywhere else! Well, Paris is full of those very items. Beyond the famous shopping districts and popular department stores, the gift shops in Paris will make for great, unique presents this Christmas!
Merci
By French luxury, most people would immediately think of designer clothing, high-end jewelry, and the like. The upscale concept store, Merci, on the other hand, offers luxury beyond all that. Sure, you can still get some high-class fashion, accessories, and the like from here, but they also have furniture, haberdashery, stationery, and more. What's great is that many of what they offer are items and brands that aren't as common but just as luxurious. And though they're all high-quality, the prices themselves aren't too steep. At least, not like the ones you'll see in famous Paris department stores and the like!
Source: Merci Paris
Le Rocketship
Another concept store worth visiting when you go Christmas shopping in Paris is Le Rocketship, located along rue Henry Monnie. Offering a myriad of goodies ranging from fine ceramics to children's toys, this is a place where you'll find practically everything and they're all high-quality. You can tell that each piece was hand-crafted to perfection, be it a nice glass vase to adorable animal figurines for the little ones. And while you probably won't be able to tell at first glance, you'll feel that each and every item from Le Rocketship has character, depth, and worth. These are the types of presents that your loved ones will truly appreciate.
Source: Le Rocketship E-Shop Facebook Page
Les Fleurs
Right off the bat, you can probably already tell the type of person who'd love your gifts from Le Fleur. This adorable flower shop on 6 Passage Jossett in the
12th arrondissement of Paris looks like a girly girl's dream. Pretty flowers and plants on offer, quality jewelry that will complete any outfit, and other adorable knick-knacks you won't find anywhere else. Contrary to its name, Le Fleur is beyond an ordinary flower shop. It's actually another great concept store in Paris where you can buy all sorts of items at affordable prices. Of course, that is if your loved ones are into dainty goodies!
Source: Les Fleurs
L'Objet qui parle
It's safe to say that you'll likely find a store quite like L'Objet qui parle. With various branches throughout the
different areas in Paris, one look into what they offer and you'll instantly know why the shop is so popular. Unlike other
vintage stores in the city that mostly sell secondhand clothing and antiques, L'Objet qui parle is a treasure trove of rare finds. Old board games, clay busts, vintage prints, paintings by unknown artists, and classic toys that are no longer in production. If you know someone who prefers a novelty item for a holiday present, this place is where you ought to shop!
Source: L'Objet qui parle Facebook Page
Brentano's
Normally, you'd think that stationery would make for poor holiday presents in this day and age, right? In a time where practically everything is going digital, why would there still be a need for notebooks, sticky pads, and the like? And to give them out as Christmas gifts? Pretty outdated, right? Well, not if it's from Bretano's, one of the best stationery stores in Paris. Located on 37 avenue de l'Opéra, the items here make for great keepsakes, be they a high-quality notebook, a beautiful pen, and more. Sure, what you see here may seem run-of-the-mill stationery, but they all have an indelible charm that only you, as the giver, and the recipient will appreciate.
Source: Brentano's Paris
Papier Tigre
Another great stationery shop worth visiting in Paris is Papier Tigre. While Bretano's has a more old-world charm to it, this store is the complete opposite. Papier Tigre is all about contemporary stationery that anyone can use today and tomorrow. They're high-quality, durable, and perfect for any use, be they for official business or for simple doodling. Not to mention school supplies for the little ways too! As long as you need stationery, Papier Tigre will supply the finest that you can afford. And for the holiday season, apart from great gift ideas, they'll also provide great wrapping paper, beautiful Christmas cards, and the like!
Source: Papier Tigre Facebook Page
Caractère
Caractère is all about art and beauty. While other concept stores focus on the luxury factor, this notable shop in the
1st arrondissement is all about making your space look good. From eye-catching stationery and office accessories to full-blown works of art you can store in your home, the gift ideas you can get here are endless. It's all about filling your life with color, craft, and creativity and the many goodies you can get from Caractère will certainly add some much-need
joie de vivre to any person's life!
Source: Caractère Paris Facebook Page
L'Ourson en bois
Finally, there's L'Ourson en bois, a shop devoted to classic toys. Your kids are probably writing to Santa about getting the latest toy robots, fashion dolls, gadgets, and more, right? While you can leave all that high-end stuff to the big white-bearded man in red, you can also sneak in some classic vintage toys that your little ones will also enjoy. Think cuddly teddy bears that are like the ones your grandmother probably had when she was little. Or superhero or fairytale costumes your children can wear during playtime or Halloween. These are items that will leave a mark on their childhood!
Source: L'Ourson en bois
Getting ready for your Christmas shopping? Then the best place to be is in Paris! Beyond the luxury stores and designer brands, the city also has a ton of other, more charming shops that offer unique items, rare finds, and great stuff to give as presents for your loved ones!
Give yourself a gift this Christmas by staying in a stunning
luxury home in Paris! That's the best way to spend your time in this city.
