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1st Arrondissement Shops

Simply click on any of the listings below to find the best place for your budget in the right neighborhood!

Note: All establishments that have a pink fleur-de-lis are part of our Girls' Guide Travel Club collection. They are places where you can receive special discounts, VIP treatment or valuable offers exclusive to Girls' Guide Travel Club members. Find out more here.

Fouquet

Fouquet

Established in 1852, Fouquet has been run since the early 20th century by the Chambeau-Mimard family, which makes it one of the oldest family-run... » Read more

Type: Chocolate
In the 1st Arrondissement


Madame A Paris

Madame A Paris

For the chic, creative and free-spirited women out there who love shopping for that je ne sais quoi parisian touch with an affordable price tag, ... » Read more

Type: Clothing, Handbags
In the 1st Arrondissement


Perrin Paris

Perrin Paris

The Perrin House, dating back to 1893, has a longstanding tradition of offering its customers first-class leather products. Elegant and contemporary h... » Read more

Type: Handbags, Gloves
In the 1st Arrondissement


Agnes B

Time Out calls Agnès B one of the top ten stores in the capital. You cannot go wrong here for women, men or children, and it’s actua... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

APC

Essential stop for the perfect understated French look. Their jeans are classic. See website for other locations in Paris. ... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Astier de Villatte

Primarily a housewares shop specializing in ceramics. You’ll find three new scents by Françoise Caron, plus candles, each titled to evoke... » Read more

Type: Kitchen, Perfume
In the 1st Arrondissement

Bonpoint

For the silver-spooned. Check website for other locations in Paris. ... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Bonton

Cool kidswear and furniture.... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Boucheron

The first jeweler to move to Place Vendôme. Legend says Frédéric Boucheron picked the sunniest corner in the square, so his diamon... » Read more

Type: Jewelry
In the 1st Arrondissement

Boulangerie Julien

The rue St.-Honoré branch of Boulangerie Julien balances frenetic traffic with placid luxury while serving up specialties such as the ultranoir... » Read more

Type: Boulangerie, Patisserie
In the 1st Arrondissement

Buccellati

Hand-crafted, renaissance inspired pieces, from one of the best gold and silversmiths in Italy. ... » Read more

Type: Jewelry
In the 1st Arrondissement

Cadolle

As the crème de la crème of bespoke lingerie, Cadolle’s divinely tailored bras, corsets and undergarments can be embellished with ... » Read more

Type: Lingerie
In the 1st Arrondissement

Cadolle Couture

Offers personalized fittings. After all, the founder of this store invented the brassiere!... » Read more

Type: Lingerie
In the 1st Arrondissement

Cartier

One of the most well known jewellers in the world. Even if you aren’t ready to drop tens of thousands of dollars, this can be an enjoyabl... » Read more

Type: Jewelry
In the 1st Arrondissement

Chanel

A staple French fashion house specializing in timeless luxury items. The window displays at the rue Cambon location are particularly beautiful.... » Read more

Type: Beauty, Clothing, Gloves, Jewelry, Perfume, Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Chantal Thomass

The high priestess of lingerie since 1967.... » Read more

Type: Lingerie
In the 1st Arrondissement

Christian Louboutin

Oh-so-sexy shoes.... » Read more

Type: Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Colette

This is the destination store for art, fashion, shoes, accessories and books. Colette remains the place where fashionistas come to see what&... » Read more

Type: Art, Books, Clothing, Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Comptoir des Cotonniers

Boutiques all over Paris. These clothes are simple, affordable and chic—we always stop here when we’re in town. See website for other loc... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Costume National

Very trendy Italian.... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Dalloyau

This gourmet deli is over 200 years old. At Christmastime you’ll see all the posh Parisians carrying a bag from Dalloyau with a Christmas cake o... » Read more

Type: Chocolate, Patisserie
In the 1st Arrondissement

Designs & Things

For 20th-century vintage designs and photography. Image courtesy of Fifi Flowers. ... » Read more

Type: Art
In the 1st Arrondissement

Didier Ludot

Vintage Chanel and Hermes. ... » Read more

Type: Clothing, Handbags
In the 1st Arrondissement

Dominique Denaive

Colorful, ornate and unique jewelry composed mostly of semiprecious stones.... » Read more

Type: Jewelry
In the 1st Arrondissement

Du Pareil au Même

Hip Parisian parents visit Du Pareil au Même for adorable, affordable socks, caps and scarves. Sizes range from infants to 14-year-olds, with ne... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

E.Dehillerin

Ship copper pots home (for you or someone you really like). This is where Julia Childs bought hers! ... » Read more

Type: Kitchen
In the 1st Arrondissement

Fifi Chachnil

Flirty, Marie Antoinette–inspired lingerie.... » Read more

Type: Lingerie
In the 1st Arrondissement

Francis Kurkdjian

For a fragrance uniquely your own, let award-winning perfumer Kurkdjian—France’s “most famous contemporary nose”—guide y... » Read more

Type: Perfume
In the 1st Arrondissement

Françoise Montague

Particularly known for its elaborate necklaces, the store specializes in handmade vintage and costume jewelry.... » Read more

Type: Jewelry
In the 1st Arrondissement

Galignani

This is a grand institution, claiming to be the first store in Europe to offer English-language books. Today more than half of its 50,000 books are in... » Read more

Type: Books
In the 1st Arrondissement

Giuseppe Zanotti

The ornate, colorful and glittery shoes from this high-end Italian designer are gradually becoming staple items in the wardrobes of Parisian fashionis... » Read more

Type: Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Jean-Paul Hévin

This master chocolatier, with multiple shops in Paris and the Far East, works with the best chocolate to fine effect. All the chocolates, bars and p&a... » Read more

Type: Chocolate
In the 1st Arrondissement

La Bovida

A good kitchen shop selling everything from spices to crockery.... » Read more

Type: Chef Supplies
In the 1st Arrondissement

Laguiole Galerie

The place for Laguiole knives, which are the best steak knives in the world. The French use them for any kind of meat. It is also worthwhile to go to ... » Read more

Type: Chef Supplies, Kitchen
In the 1st Arrondissement

Laurence Bossion

Beautifully crafted hats, cloches and berets, handmade with the finest materials... » Read more

Type: Hats
In the 1st Arrondissement

Lavinia

This store has the largest wine collection in Europe, with 3,000 bottles from France and another 2,000 from around the world. Tasting bar and restaura... » Read more

Type: Wine
In the 1st Arrondissement

Le Mont St.-Michel

Bright, colorful chic staples. We also love the shoes and bags. Image courtesy of Fifi Flowers. ... » Read more

Type: Clothing, Handbags, Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Les Bouquinistes

Booksellers have been selling their wares along the Seine for nearly 500 years. You can peruse the used or antique books and posters from the quai du ... » Read more

Type: Antiques, Books
In the 1st Arrondissement

Longchamp

Classic French bags in every possible size and color. See website for other locations in Paris. ... » Read more

Type: Handbags
In the 1st Arrondissement

Louvre des Antiquaires

A fairly high-end place, but you can still find a good deal, especially if you ask the vendor for his best price. You’ll find shops specializing... » Read more

Type: Antiques
In the 1st Arrondissement

Maison Fabre

Maison Fabre has been making gloves in the Aveyron region of France since 1924. Pick up a pair of orange gloves, or whatever the new color might be. L... » Read more

Type: Gloves
In the 1st Arrondissement

Maje

Girlie and delicate silk dresses matched with classic blazers.... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Manufacture de Sevres

Will hit the spot if you are pining for porcelain.... » Read more

Type: Kitchen
In the 1st Arrondissement

Marc Jacobs

The American who took Paris.... » Read more

Type: Clothing, Handbags, Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Marché aux Fleurs et aux Oiseaux

Offers an abundance of small shops selling flowers and plants every day except Sunday. Sunday is reserved for the birds (oiseaux). It can be a bit cru... » Read more

Type: Market
In the 1st Arrondissement

Mariage Frères

The "haute-couture" of tea. ... » Read more

Type: Tea
In the 1st Arrondissement

Mary Beyer

Beautiful made-to-measure gloves in just about any material that you desire.... » Read more

Type: Gloves
In the 1st Arrondissement

Michel Vivien

Michel has designed for YSL and Givenchy. You can find his shoes at Le Bon Marché.... » Read more

Type: Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

MinaPoe

Gothic chic.... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Parfums Jovoy

A truly unique perfume experience. Opened in 2010, owner François Hénin, wanted to present beautiful, rare, often forgotten fragran... » Read more

Type: Perfume
In the 1st Arrondissement

Patrick Roger

Only the best ingredients go into Patrick Roger's chocolate creations. Oranges from Corsica, cocoa beans from Vanauta and Ecuador, and peat scented wh... » Read more

Type: Chocolate
In the 1st Arrondissement

Paul & Joe

Different locations around Paris for women, men and les enfants. Très kool. The menswear is spot on.... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Philippe Gosselin

A previous winner.... » Read more

Type: Boulangerie
In the 1st Arrondissement

Pierre Hardy

Très chic shoes and handbags. See website for other locations in Paris. ... » Read more

Type: Handbags, Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Pom d’Api

Adorable and casual shoes... » Read more

Type: Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Princesse Tam Tam

For the girl who wants to look sexy but stay on a budget. See website for other locations in Paris. ... » Read more

Type: Lingerie
In the 1st Arrondissement

Rick Owens

Distressed leather and asymmetrical lines compose this avant-garde brand that has taken Paris by storm.... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Robert Clergerie

Perhaps the shoes that inspired the phrase “CFM pumps.”... » Read more

Type: Shoes
In the 1st Arrondissement

Serge Lutens at Shiseido

Serge Lutens’s perfume is very hot, especially Ambre Sultan. His work can be found at the Shiseido boutique (even though he’s French) in t... » Read more

Type: Perfume
In the 1st Arrondissement

Stella McCartney

Feminine, understated and elegant.... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

W. H. Smith

The Paris branch of the ubiquitous UK chain offers a huge selection of current Anglophone magazines and British best sellers. The children’s dep... » Read more

Type: Books
In the 1st Arrondissement

Yohji Yamamoto

Another renowned Japanese designer. If you spend a day and the equivalent of a house down payment here, they’ll deliver to your hotel (a crazy t... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement

Zadig & Voltaire

Locations all over Paris—affordable and hip casual wear. Absolutely au courant. Check website for other locations in Paris. ... » Read more

Type: Clothing
In the 1st Arrondissement