Top Rated Shopping in Paris

Blancpain, an 18th-century company that was revived in 1983, creates timepieces that elevate the watch from a time-telling instrument to a work of art. This boutique provides an elegant setting for the purchase of these rare products. The vintage furniture, antiques, and classical interiors complement the sophisticated products on offer. If you visit this place, remember to ask for "The 1735", which features 740 components. Only a few of these are available worldwide, so if you manage to buy one, remember you are in the company of a distinguished few.

Royalty, business tycoons and movie stars all come here to splurge on jewelry and timepieces. The late Harry Winston, a native New Yorker, is still known as 'The King of Diamonds', and the business empire he founded has an international reputation. High profile celebrities are known to "borrow" designs when they attend the Oscars each year, and even the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Louvre have displayed Winston's exclusively crafted works. The stores, or "salons" as they are called, maintain a high profile, and this one in Paris is no exception. You can expect impeccable service, and to be set back by several thousand dollars if you decide to secure one of the exquisite pieces on offer.

Supporting Paris' long-standing association with perfumes, Nicolaï is a sensory paradise created by Patricia de Nicolaï and her husband, Jean-Louis Michau in 1989. Manufactured by the company itself, the store showcases a diverse and unique collection of fragrances for women as well as men. You could also pick up beautiful lamps and scented oils from the store. Top notch fragrances at affordable prices is what the store strives for and that's exactly what you get!

Located in the district of Notre-Dame de Lorette, the shop, Le Sourire Multicolore, is specialized in fair trade: you will find ethical clothing and fair-trade objects. All T-shirts and lingerie are made from organic cotton; sweaters are made of cashmere or wool; Bolivian gloves, hats and scarves are hand-knitted. Available brands are: Ethos, Idéo, Herbe Rouge, Peau Ethique and more. To decorate your house, you will find numerous pieces, many of which are made from recycled materials (candle holders, candlesticks, lanterns). Le Sourire Multicolore sells handbags as well as handcrafted jewelry (from Madagascar for example) made out of grain, horns, mother-of-pearl, pearls, vegetable ivory, or even origami.

Women, get ready to be flattered by the selection of trendy designs and fashionable clothes at the flagship store of renowned designer Martin Grant. This complete apparel store is a fad amongst the fashionistas who love the selection of clothes that changes according to the seasons. Be it a fashionable high-waisted pants or a wedding outfit, the shop offers a unique shopping experience.

If you're looking for a unique present, head to Baum in the heart of 17th Arrondissement. The lovely store prides itself on an eclectic selection of knickknacks and collectibles. For a fun addition to your living space, browse through quilts, pillow covers and upholstery in great designs and of top quality. Funky tissues, candles, wall hangings and chimes promise to beautifully punctuate a blank wall. Boxes and pouches in vibrant prints, as well as accessories for the table like pen stands and paper weights, are unconventional and artistic pieces. Take home quirky treasures as a wonderful souvenir or a one-of-a-kind gift.