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candle from Diptyque. Figuier is books. L’Emile is a small condition. Go to A L’Olivier in
their most popular fragrance. children’s bookshop stocking the Rue de Rivoli for a
The basement at BHV (see p313) both French and English titles. wonderful selection of exotic
is full of all sorts of tools and French-language bookshops oils and vinegar. Or, if honey is
equipment for doing up your include La Hune, specializing in your favourite condiment, try
house and sprucing up the art, design, architecture, La Maison du Miel, where
garden. photography, fashion and you can buy all sorts of fine
cinema; Gibert Joseph, selling honeys, including varieties
general and educational books; made from lavender and
Books, Magazines and Le Divan, which has social acacia flowers. You can also
and Newspapers science, psycho logy, literature buy refreshing beeswax soap
Many English and American and poetry sections. The and a variety of candles here.
publications can be found at heritage shop at the Hôtel de Mariage Frères has become
large magazine stands or at Bethune-Sully specializes in a cult favourite for its 350
some of the bookshops listed. books on the history of Paris varieties of tea; it also sells
If French is no obstacle, the and France in general, in both a number of teapots and its
weeklies Pariscope, L’Officiel French and English. I Love My tea shop serves up many
des Spectacles and Télérama’s Blender on Rue du Temple is tempting treats (see p310).
Paris supplement Sortir have dedicated to English-language Couture fabrics can be
the most comprehensive authors and sells wonderful gifts. purchased from a range at
listings for the city. Wolff et Descourtis. For an
The International New York Flowers unusual gift of traditional
Times is published in Paris and French card games or tarot
contains good American news Some Parisian florists, such as cards, go to Jeux Descartes.
coverage. The Paris Voice Pascal Mutel, are very well La Grande Recré is a chain
webzine and the bi-weekly known, so be sure to buy one of of toyshops, while the name
FUSAC (France–USA Contacts their signature vases. Monceau Armorial is synonymous with
small ads magazine) are also Fleurs offers a good selection high-quality stationery and
published in English. at reasonable prices; Jacques paper products. Calligrane
Some of the large depart- Semer is the place to go to in sells a tempting range of
ment stores have a book section Montmartre. (See also Specialist high-quality desk accessories
(see Department Stores p313). Shops, below). Stunning silk and paper products.
There is a large branch of flowers can be found at Sia, a Hidden away down an
WHSmith, and Galignani was chic store that brims over with atmospheric passage, Pep’s
the first English bookshop to beautiful artifical blooms. repairs all broken umbrellas
be established in Europe in and parasols in France’s only
1801. The San Francisco Book brolly hospital.
Company offers English- Specialist Shops Finally, for the ultimate
language books at good prices For cigars, A La Civette is perhaps in eccentric shopping, pay
and Shakespeare & Co is a Paris’s most beautiful tobacconist. a visit to Deyrolle, Paris’s
Left Bank legend facing Notre- It is also proba bly the most famous taxidermist. Where
Dame. The Abbey Bookshop devoted to its wares and has else could you find the right
has a good selection of literary humidified shop windows to gift for the person who
and academic second-hand keep its merchandise in top has everything?
DIRECTORY
Souvenir and Musée d’Orsay Printemps Buly 1803
Museum Shops (See p147). 64 Blvd Haussmann 6 Rue Bonaparte
75009. Map 6 D4. 75006.
Les Arts Décoratifs Gifts Tel 01 42 82 50 00. Map 12 E3.
107 Rue de Rivoli 75001.
Map 12 D1. Tel 01 42 60 Le Bon Marché Perfume and Tel 01 43 29 02 50.
64 64/64 95 (for books). 24 Rue de Sèvres Cosmetics By Terry
Les Drapeaux 75007. Annick Goutal 36 Galerie Vérot-Dodat
de France Map 11 C5. 16 Rue de Bellechasse 75001.
1 Pl Colette 75001. Map Tel 01 44 39 80 00. 75007. Map 11 C3. Map 12 F2.
12 E2. Tel 01 45 51 36 13. Tel 01 44 76 00 76.
Tel 01 40 20 00 11. Galeries Lafayette
40 Blvd Haussmann One of several branches. Detaille 1905
Musée Carnavalet 75009. L’Artisan Parfumeur 10 Rue St-Lazare
(See p97). Map 6 E4. 24 Blvd Raspail 75007. 75009.
Musée du Louvre Tel 01 42 82 34 56. Map 16 D1. Tel 01 42 22 Map 6 D3.
(See p123). One of two branches. 23 32. Several branches. Tel 01 48 78 68 50.

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