One of a Kind Paris Shops The Paris shopping scene is celebrated for smart designers and savvy boutique owners, many of whom are behind the city’s one-of-a-kind shops. If you’re feeling wistful for the fashion and decor that make Paris so distinct, these boutiques alone are worth a trip. They’re great shops, too, to look for gifts and personal treasures, with a range of items at reasonable prices.
1) At Les Belles Images(74, rue Charlot, in the 3rd Arrondissement,01 42 76 93 61), owner Sandy Bontout carries a unique, retro-inspired collection of clothes from wellknown designers as well as neighborhood designers.
2) Les Fleurs(6, passageJosset, in the 11th, 01 43 55 12 94)has beautiful accessories, from floral-printed lanterns to vintage postcards to antique coin necklaces.
3) The owner of Kamille(1, place Alphonse Deville, in the 6th, 01 45 44 35 67)selects edgy and asymmetrical clothing from a wide range of European designers to fill this small boutique. Garments are reasonably priced, so you can walk away with something distinct and memorable.
4) Marie Antoinette Boutique(5, rue d’Ormesson, in the 4th, 01 42 71 25 07) is an enchanting boutique dedicated to little luxuries, such as dainty perfume bottles, handmade soaps and sweet-smelling candles.
5) Pring(29, rue Charlot, in the 3rd, 01 42 72 71 87) carries stylish shoes and handbags particular to the boutique and handcrafted in the designer’s atelier. Doni Belau is the owner and editor of the Girls Guide to Paris , a travel website and blog written by Parisian residents and insiders covering everything from fashion to culture to foodie faves in the city of light. Whether you’re looking for information on Shopping, restaurant, cooking techniques
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