Many people bring home a mini Eiffel Tower or a T-shirt with “Paris” on it as a souvenir. Fun, of course, but to be honest there are also many shops in the city that sell far more original items. Small gifts, typically French products, or unique boutiques that are worth stepping into just to admire the interior.
In this article I share a number of great shops in Paris where you can find original souvenirs and gifts. Paris is full of souvenir shops, but if you are looking for unique souvenirs and original gifts, there are many small boutiques and specialty stores that are far more interesting than the typical tourist shops.
Gifts and Design
Merci
Merci is a large concept store in the Marais where you’ll find clothing, interior accessories, and lots of great gifts. The shop is famous for the red car parked at the entrance, where many visitors stop to take photos. It is especially popular with influencers.
Address: 111 boulevard Beaumarchais
Arrondissement: 3rd arrondissement
Fleux
A fun design shop that actually consists of several stores located close together in one street in the Marais. Here you’ll find all kinds of original gifts, interior accessories, and small design items. Each shop has its own unique assortment, so if you want to see everything you’ll have to explore them one by one.
These shops are perfect for anyone who loves beautiful accessories, charming little items, or clever gadgets. There’s a huge variety of products, which is why they are so popular. You can also find some fashion and plenty of home decor. And between us… I almost always end up buying something here that makes me very happy.
Address: 39 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie
Arrondissement: 4th arrondissement
Les P’tits Papiers Paris
New in Paris since February 2026. A charming shop filled with notebooks, stationery, greeting cards, pencils, and other paper goods. I haven’t visited yet, but it’s definitely on my list because it looks like such a lovely and cozy place. It’s located close to the Panthéon and the Jardin du Luxembourg.
Address: 15 rue Soufflot
Arrondissement: 5th arrondissement
Astier de Villatte
A special store (actually two) known for its beautiful handmade tableware, scented candles, perfume, and stationery. Everything has a classic French style, but prices are also quite high. This is really a shop for enthusiasts. For example, a pump bottle of hand soap easily costs more than €60.
Address: 173 rue Saint-Honoré
Arrondissement: 1st arrondissement
Address: 16 rue de Tournon
Arrondissement: 6th arrondissement
Marin Montagut
A charming boutique filled with illustrations of Paris, tableware, cards, and small gifts. But it is quite expensive. The style is nostalgic and very Parisian, with everything designed by illustrator Marin Montagut.
A good tip is to buy Montagut’s beautiful illustrated book with tips for Paris. To be honest, I personally find the book even more enjoyable than the shop itself.
Address: 48 rue Madame
Arrondissement: 6th arrondissement
Books and Stationery
When it comes to shopping in Paris, I personally love looking for beautiful books and original notebooks or journals. It’s a bit of a guilty pleasure, which is why I love these shops.
Brentano’s
My favorite! A well-known English-language bookstore near Opéra Garnier. The bookshop itself is actually only a small part of the store compared to all the wonderful items they sell.
You’ll find original cards, endless notebooks and journals, and all kinds of charming gifts and unique souvenirs. The shop continues toward the back where there’s another large section.
The mostly English-language books are fantastic for anyone who loves Paris or photography. There’s a wonderful collection of books about Paris, from beautiful photo books to guides about great coffee spots. Of course, there are also plenty of regular English-language novels available.
Address: 37 avenue de l’Opéra
Arrondissement: 2nd arrondissement
Shakespeare and Company
This famous bookstore near Notre-Dame is a beloved place for book lovers and, to be honest, also for many influencers. Buying a book here with the Shakespeare and Company stamp is something many readers absolutely love.
Besides mainly English-language books, you can also buy tote bags and small gifts. Note that photography is not allowed inside the store. Especially in spring and summer, you will often see a long line outside of people waiting to enter.
Address: 37 rue de la Bûcherie
Arrondissement: 5th arrondissement
Papier Tigre
A colorful shop with notebooks, planners, cards, and other stationery. Everything has a modern design and is often locally produced. Somehow I always seem to miss this shop or arrive when it’s already closed, but it’s definitely still on my list.
This store is perfect for creative people who enjoy drawing or designing.
Address: 5 rue des Filles du Calvaire
Arrondissement: 3rd arrondissement
Mélodies Graphiques
An elegant shop with luxury stationery, calligraphy pens, and beautiful writing paper. A lovely place if you enjoy stationery or if you’re looking for an original gift. There is so much to see that you hardly know where to look first. Definitely a shop worth visiting more than once.
Address: 10 rue du Pont Louis-Philippe
Arrondissement: 4th arrondissement
Typical Parisian Treats
À la Mère de Famille
The oldest chocolate shop in Paris was founded in 1761. The stores have a beautiful classic interior with wooden display cases and colorful packaging. It almost feels as if you are stepping back in time.
You’ll find chocolates, chocolate bars, caramels, and other sweets that make perfect gifts. In addition to the original shop (the most fun one to visit), you’ll find several smaller branches of À la Mere de Famille across Paris.
Address: 35 rue du Faubourg Montmartre
Arrondissement: 9th arrondissement
Mariage Frères
One of the most famous tea shops and tea salons in Paris with several locations. Inside the store you’ll see rows of black tea canisters filled with hundreds of different tea varieties. The elegant packaging alone makes it a wonderful souvenir to take home.
Address: 30 rue du Bourg-Tibourg
Arrondissement: 4th arrondissement
See all locations in Paris here
Maille
Maille is famous for its Dijon mustard and has a beautiful shop near the Madeleine church, which is also worth visiting. Here you can buy many different types of mustard and vinegar, sometimes even freshly poured from the barrel.
Address: 6 place de la Madeleine
Arrondissement: 8th arrondissement
La Chambre (aux Confitures)
This shop, which also has several locations in Paris, is all about jam. The jars are displayed in long rows throughout the store and there are surprising flavors such as chestnut, fig, or rose petal. The atmosphere is wonderful.
Besides jam, the Matcha’licious drink is very popular here.
Address: 60 Rue Vieille du Temple
Arrondissement: 3rd arrondissement
Attention food lovers
La Grande Épicerie de Paris
The famous food hall of Le Bon Marché (located in the building across the street) is a paradise for food lovers. You’ll find French delicacies, international products, fresh foods, lots of chocolate, cookies, and other culinary souvenirs.
If you visit this Épicerie for the first time, it’s truly impressive.
La Grande Épicerie in Paris may look like a supermarket, but in reality it is far more luxurious and unique.
Address: 38 rue de Sèvres
Arrondissement: 7th arrondissement
Unique Shops
Deyrolle
A unique curiosity shop that looks like a natural history museum. You’ll find taxidermy animals, insects, and other fascinating objects that you can actually buy. There are also books and certain minerals available, ranging from inexpensive items to very expensive pieces.
Photography inside the shop is strictly forbidden.
Address: 46 rue du Bac
Arrondissement: 7th arrondissement
Ultramod
The oldest haberdashery shop in Paris. A historic store filled with ribbons, buttons, and sewing supplies. The wooden drawers and rolls of ribbon make this one of the most charming small shops in Paris.
Address: 4 rue de Choiseul
Arrondissement: 2nd arrondissement
20 – 20
A small vintage boutique near Châtelet where you can find unique American jewelry and accessories. The store is known for its distinctive collection of vintage pieces, and the prices reflect that. Many items are true collector’s pieces.
Address: 3 Rue des Lavandières Sainte-Opportune
Arrondissement: 1st arrondissement
Classic Parisian Perfumery
Fragonard
Fragonard is a well-known French perfume house with a beautiful museum (Musée du Parfum, free to visit) and a shop near the Opéra. Here you’ll find wonderful perfumes, soaps, and beauty products that are often sold as gift sets.
The prices are very reasonable, so it’s definitely worth visiting if you love fragrances, perfume, or luxury soap.
Address: 9 rue Scribe
Arrondissement: 9th arrondissement
Typical Paris Along the Seine
Bouquinistes along the Seine
Along the banks of the Seine you’ll find the famous green book stalls. Here you can browse old books, prints, vintage posters, and small Parisian souvenirs.
Location: along the Seine between the Louvre and Notre-Dame
Arrondissement: mainly the 1st, 4th, 5th and 6th arrondissements
Read our blog with more information about the bouquinistes
Tip for Your Visit
Many of these shops are located in neighborhoods where there is already plenty to see, such as the Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, or around the Opéra. That makes it easy and fun to combine them with a walk through the city.