SHOPPING

Our neighborhood has lots of great shopping. On Rue des Francs Bourgeois and other nearby shopping streets you can find stores such as Plein Sud, L’Eclaireur, Barbara Bui, L'Occitane, Zadig and Voltaire, Lolita Lempicka, Muji, Ordning and Reda and Christophe Delcourt, along with unique indie stores such as Les Mille Feuilles, Home Autour du Monde, Nickel and more. Here is a detailed sample of boutiques in and around our apartment, provided courtesy of "Wee Birdy"

Shine
15 rue de Poitou
This light-filled boutique stocks a wide selection of cool labels, including See by Chloe, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Preen, Cheap Monday and True Religion. There is a great selection of traditional French Repetto leather ballet pumps, which are beautifully crafted and have the softest leather uppers – truly the comfiest flats around (and worn by French ballerinas!).


AB33
33 rue Charlot
Head here for French labels including Vanessa Bruno’s diffusion line, Athe.

Martin Grant
10 rue Charlot
www.martingrantparis.com
(Closed 3 weeks in August)
This hugely talented Australian fashion designer is known for his flattering cuts, exquisite tailoring and elegant designs. Oh, and Cate Blanchett is also a big fan.

Abaco
68 blvd. de Sebastopol
Stop here for slouchy leather bags.

Abou d'Abi Bazar
10 rue des Francs Bourgeois
www.aboudabibazar.com
This boutique is a fashion-crowd favourite, stocking mostly Parisian designers including Tara Jarmon, Antik Batik, Isabel Marant and Stella Forest.

American Apparel
123 rue Vieille due Temple
www.americanapparel.net
You probably have seen this chain in the U.S. Stock up on cult cotton tees, tank tops and bodysuits - the wide-scoop necklines are ultra-flattering. Don’t miss the cute baby range.


Bonton
118 rue Vieille du Temple
www.bonton.fr
Beautiful French baby and children’s store, with a fashion-forward children’s clothing line (think tiny floral-print blouses, and knits in muted shades of charcoal, oyster and tobacco). There is also a fine selection of nursery furniture, bed and bathware and children’s books (including the French Martine series).

A.P.C.
112 rue Vielle-du-Temple
www.apc.fr
Cult French brand with a minimalist aesthetic. Fabulous jeans.

Hysope & cie
104 rue Vielle du Temple
Come here for beautiful blooms and creative floral arrangements. The window display is a visual treat.


Vanessa Bruno
100 rue Vieille du Temple
www.vanessabruno.com
A favourite Parisian designer, known for her feminine tailoring and unfussy aesthetic. Check out her lush range of handbags.

Erotokritos
99 rue Vieille du Temple
www.erotokritos.com
This women’s fashion boutique is a local favourite.

Les Petites
98 rue Vieille du Temple
www.lespetites.fr
Come here for quality cashmere and brightly-coloured cute frocks. Their Missoni-inspired striped dresses are most coveted.

L’Artisan Fleuriste
95 rue Vieille du Temple
Oh, the roses!

Celis
72 rue Vieille du Temple
This tiny little store sells handmade knitted finger puppers and children’s jumpers.

Manoush
75 rue Vieille du Temple
www.manoush.com
Ultra-feminine boutique with a range of beautiful frocks and accessories. Expect lots of pink and kittens.

Jamin Puech
68 rue Vieille du Temple
www.jamin-puech.com
It’s a bit of thrill to view the entire current collection of Jamin Puech’s divine handbags in one place. Each piece is a work of art in itself, exquisitely crafted in a breathtaking array of materials and embellished with buttons, embroidery and beading.

Paul & Joe Sister/ Homme
56/58 rue Vieille du Temple
www.paulandjoe.com
Get a fix of Sophie Albou’s ultra-desirable label for both men and women at this twin shop.

See this map for the general location of our Paris apartment (11 rue Elzévir, 75003 Paris) or see a detailed map of the Marais neighborhood and route from the nearest Paris metro.