Visiting France

Paris Shopping: Specialty Beverage Shops

Mariage Freres

The French obsession with gastronomy doesn’t stop at food. Wine is just as important, and other drinks are increasingly becoming an integral part of the Paris shopping scene. Below is my list of the best specialty beverage shops in Paris.

Mariage Freres
Address: 30, rue du Bourg-Tibourg, 75004, Paris, France
Address: 13, rue des Grands-Augustins, 75006, Paris, France
Address: 260, rue Faubourg Saint-Honore, 75008, Paris, France
Address: 99, rue de Rivoli, 75001, Paris, France
Address: 17, Place de la Madeleine, 75008, Paris, France

For those seeking the perfect cup of tea, look no farther than the famous specialty tea shop Mariage Freres. With five locations in Paris, you can stop by to pick up some of your favorite teas from their beautiful shops. There are teas from all over the world on offer, and all are of the finest quality. After you shop, you can stay for a leisurely afternoon tea or lunch.

Cave Elzevir
Address: 16, rue Elzevir, 75003, Paris, France

Located in a 17th century building in the Marais neighborhood, Cave Elzevir is a specialty wine shop with a friendly atmosphere. The English-speaking cellarman, Alexis, teaches customers about French varietals, and the shop conducts wine tastings and short seminars to help customers get acquainted with the complex world of French wine.

Le Palais des Thes
Address: 64, rue Vieille du Temple, 75003, Paris, France

Address: 61, rue du Cherche Midi, 75006, Paris, France
Address: 25, rue Raymond Losserand, 75014, Paris, France
Address: 21, rue de l’Annonciation, 75016, Paris, France
Address: 36, rue de Levis, 75017, Paris, France

With shops across Paris selling high-quality teas, Le Palais des Thes is one of the best specialty beverage shops for tea lovers. There is even a tea tasting school for those that want to learn more.

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Paris Shopping: Specialty Food Shops in Paris

Laduree

Given the French obsession with cuisine, there is no shortage of great specialty food shops in Paris. Here is my list of the best of them:

Laduree
Address: 21, rue Bonaparte, 75006, Paris, France
Address: 16, rue Royale, 75008 Paris, France
Address: 75, avenue des Champs Elysees, 75008, Paris, France
Address: 64, boulevard Haussmann, 75009, Paris, France

Laduree is a famous patisserie with locations on the Champs Elysees, in the Printemps department store, on rue Royale, and in Paris’ St.-Germain-des-Pres neighborhood. A Paris establishment, Laduree is best known for its colorful and delicious macarons. You can go to their shops to buy food and gifts, or to sit down for tea or a meal (or both!).

L’Epicerie
Address: 51, rue St Louis en l’ile, 75004, Paris, France

L’Epicerie, a shop on the historic Ile St. Louis, offers specialty condiments like mustard, jam, spices, and did I mention mustard? With around 75 different flavors, L’Epicerie’s mustard selection is reason enough to visit the store. Flavors range from champagne to truffles and cheese. Their jam selection is equally enticing, and the shop is worth a visit for any epicure.

Berthillon
Address: 29-31 rue Saint Louis en l’ile, 75004, Paris, France

Just down the street from L’Epicerie is the most famous ice cream in Paris: Berthillon. Although the line sometimes extends all the way down the street, the wait is well worth it. Buy an ice cream from the window and stroll down the street, where you can admire the Notre Dame from the bridge.

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Paris Shopping: Boutiques in Paris

Antoine et Lili

Paris is known for having great shopping, and the city’s boutiques are some of the best places to find perfect pieces for your wardrobe. Below is my list of the best boutiques in Paris:

Colette
Address: 213, rue Saint-Honore, Paris 75001

In the heart of the chi chi rue du Rue Saint-Honore shopping area, Colette is the perfect place to splurge on unique designer items. Colette sells everything from music to art to designer clothing and home interior items. If you get thirsty, visit Colette’s water bar, where you can choose from one hundred different kinds of mineral water.

Antoine et Lili
Address: 17, rue du Jour, Paris 75001
Address: 3, rue du 29 Juillet, Paris 75001
Address: 51, rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris 75004
Address: 87, rue de Seine, Paris 75006
Address: 95, quai de Valmy, Paris 75010
Address: 90, rue des Martyrs, Paris 75018

If you’re looking for unique, stylish clothing, look no farther than Antoine et Lili. Their six Paris boutiques are full of brightly-colored clothing with an Indian influence. Antoine et Lili is a great place to pick up an item for a special occasion, or just something fun for every day.

Nadine Delepine
Address: 14, rue Princesse, Paris 75006

The Paris boutique Nadine Delepine has a wide array of beautiful handmade accessories. Located in a neighborhood packed with great boutiques, Nadine Delepine sells jewelry, hats, gloves, scarves, purses, and other unique items. The workshop is in the back of the store, and they will customize colors upon request.

When you are finished browsing the boutiques, you can check out the department stores and specialty food and beverage shops in Paris.