Landline
Landline is wonderful option for travellers who enjoy discovering thoughtfully designed everyday objects. This independent shop in the 11th arrondissement has the relaxed atmosphere of a neighbourhood store, with a carefully edited selection that spans homewares, kitchen items, stationery, textiles and other useful little finds. What makes Landline especially appealing for souvenir shopping is the understated nature of its collection. Nothing feels overly themed or chosen simply for visitors, the objects have a simple considered design that feels at home in a Parisian apartment.
Trésorerie
Trésorerie
Trésorerie is a beautifully curated Parisian homeware shop at 8 and 11 rue du Château d’Eau in the 10th arrondissement, near Place de la République. It’s filled with elegant, practical pieces for everyday living, from ceramics and tableware to linens and kitchen accessories.
With its warm, minimalist feel, Trésorerie is a lovely stop for anyone interested in French interiors and thoughtful design. Visit Trésorerie’s website to explore the collection.
La Maison Nad Yut
Tucked into a courtyard on Rue de Charonne, La Maison - Nad Yut has the intimate atmosphere of a beautifully decorated private home. This is part of what makes the shop so enjoyable to explore as you can wander through a carefully composed collection of objects, furnishings and decorative pieces.
This shop is a lovely choice for anyone interested in interiors and French design. You might find a small decorative object, a beautifully crafted household piece or something that adds a little Parisian character to your own home.
Astier de Villatte
Astier de Villatte is one of the standout addresses for a souvenir rooted in French craftsmanship. The Parisian house is best known for its handmade ceramics, particularly its distinctive white earthenware, with slightly irregular shapes which give each piece a unique quality.
The boutique brings together ceramics, fragrances, candles, incense, stationery and other beautifully presented objects, creating a world that feels unmistakably Astier de Villatte. If your suitcase allows it, a small piece of its handmade tableware makes an exceptional souvenir. For something easier to carry, their paper goods and scented products are more compact.
Mélodies Graphiques
Mélodies Graphiques is a dream destination for anyone who loves paper, pens and the quiet pleasure of writing by hand. Situated in the Marais, this specialist stationery shop has a wonderfully old-world character, with shelves and displays devoted to writing materials, fine papers, inks and calligraphy. It is an especially good place to find a small souvenir or gift that is easy to pack but still feels special. A beautiful notebook, bottle of ink, writing paper or carefully chosen pen can become a reminder of Paris every time you use it. The shop celebrates traditional writing and offers a glimpse into a slower, more tactile side of French craftsmanship.
L’Écritoire
L’Écritoire is a charming independent Parisian stationery shop that has been around since 1975. Tucked into the picturesque Passage Molière in the 3rd arrondissement, it’s a treasure trove of beautiful papers, notebooks, fountain pens, colourful inks, wax seals and other writing and desk accessories.
It’s a lovely little stop for anyone who appreciates old-fashioned stationery and thoughtful, beautifully made objects. You’ll find it at 23 Passage Molière.
Mélodies Graphiques
Le Butter Shop
This boutique brings together a selection of butters from French producers, including both traditional varieties and more unusual flavours such as seaweed, shallot, wild garlic, raspberry, vanilla and chocolate.
You can sample the different varieties before choosing, and the shop can vacuum-pack your selection for easier transport. If you’re tempted to bring some home, check the customs and food-import rules for your destination before travelling, as regulations around dairy products vary.
La Grande Épicerie
La Grande Épicerie de Paris is an ideal stop for edible souvenirs. This grand food hall on Rue de Sèvres brings together an impressive selection of French foods and delicacies, all beautifully presented and easy to browse. Its location beside Le Bon Marché makes it especially convenient to include as part of an afternoon of shopping on the Left Bank.
For gifts, look for French specialities that travel well and can recreate a little of your Paris experience at home. Biscuits, sweets, preserves and other beautifully packaged treats are easy choices, while food lovers can spend much longer exploring the different counters and discovering ingredients to use in their own kitchens. It is also a lovely place to put together a small collection of favourites, particularly if you want to share a taste of Paris with friends and family.
La Grande Épicerie
Marin Montagut
Marin Montagut
Marin Montagut is one of the most instantly charming places on this list. Located on Rue Madame in the 6th arrondissement, the boutique is filled with the illustrated world of French artist and designer Marin Montagut, whose whimsical designs appear across porcelain, glassware, textiles, stationery and decorative objects.
The shop is particularly well suited to anyone searching for a souvenir that feels unmistakably Parisian without being predictable. Many of the designs draw inspiration from Parisian landmarks, gardens, travel and the pleasures of everyday life. Small illustrated objects and stationery make easy gifts, while the more elaborate pieces can bring a distinctly French decorative touch to your home.
Atelier Tholozé
For a souvenir that feels genuinely connected to Montmartre, Atelier Tholozé is a lovely find. Located on Rue Tholozé, the small atelier-boutique is both a working ceramics studio and a shop, where founder Anita Laginha creates handmade pieces in faïence. The collections include everyday tableware and decorative objects, with designs ranging from colourful and graphic pieces to ceramics inspired by Paris monuments.
Messy Nessy's Cabinet
Messy Nessy’s Cabinet is a wonderful shop in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, at 19 Rue de Bièvre, just a few steps from Notre-Dame. Part bookshop, part cabinet of curiosities, it’s filled with unusual books, antiques, Parisian souvenirs, and objects with a story to tell.
It’s a perfect stop for anyone who loves the quirky, unexpected side of Paris. Visit Messy Nessy’s website to find out more.
Paris is a particularly rewarding city for shopping, because there is always another small or unique address to discover. Allow yourself some time to wander, explore neighbourhood shops and hidden streets - many of the best small businesses are found by chance. Remember to leave a little room in your suitcase, you never know what treasures you will find to bring home!
Messy Nessy's Cabinet
