A Paper World – Paris

Anne Ditmeyer with her blog »Prêt A Voyager« is the absolute Paris-expert. All the small parisian shops are her specialty. She even created a "Paris - Small Shops" map, which you can buy here I'ts a small guide to France's main city, that you can find in biggest boulevards, as well as in the smallest side shopping streets.

1. Adeline Klam

An inviting space that is part Japanese paper shop, craft supplies, and workshop, this is one of the more colorful shops in Paris. Of special note is Adeline Klam’s book on paper flower making. (adelineklam.com )

54 Boulevard Richard Lenoir 75011 Paris | Mo-Sa 11.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.

2. Slow Galerie

A small gallery in the 11th arrondissement is both a showroom and tea room, with regular openings of featured artists. In addition to selling beautiful work (primarily screenprints), they also have a nice collection of notecards for sale by French artists and illustrators. (slowgalerie.com )

5 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud,75011 Paris | Tue-Sa 11.00 a.m. - 7.30 p.m

3. Rougier & Plé

Mega craft store with a few locations around the city. It may not feel uniquely Paris, but it has endless supplies for your creative travels. (rougier-ple.fr )

108 Boulevard Saint-Germain 75006 Paris | Mo-Sa from 9.30 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

4. Papier Tigre

Stationery isn’t as popular in Paris as one would expect, but the three French designers behind Papier Tigre bring their A-game to beautiful paper goods. In addition to regularly collaborating with various designers, they also have a shop in Berlin. (papiertigre.fr )

5 Rue des Filles du Calvaire 75003 Paris | Mo-Fr from 11.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Sa from 11.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

5. Gibert Jeune

Primarily a supplier for university text books near Saint Michel in the 6th arrondissement, it’s worth a visit for the school supplies and notebooks, as French notebooks have distinct lines. (gibertjeune.fr )

10, place Saint-Michel 75006 Paris | Mo-Sa from 9.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.