Place des Vosges Le Marais

Trendy shopping in haut- and bas-Marais

In the heart of historic Paris, the Marais district is a shopping reference in the capital. Between iconic designers, vintage spots and iconic concept stores, it is a real concentrate of fashion.
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Situated between the Pompidou Centre, Hôtel de Sully, Place des Vosges and the church, Eglise Saint-Paul, Le Marais is, above all, a place that is steeped in history. Built on what was once marshland, the district welcomed thousands of Jews from Eastern Europe as early as the 13th century, the first generation of Chinese immigrants after the First World War, and the gay community in the early 1980s.

Today, people enjoy ambling along its small cobbled streets, lined with private townhouses, food shops and fashion stores. Follow our guide!

A shoppers’ paradise

A stone’s throw from Carreau du Temple, The Broken Arm is emblematic of the revival of the Haut-Marais district, with its photo and contemporary art galleries, trendy terraces and designer boutiques. This multi-brand boutique has the most eclectic and cutting-edge women’s and men’s fashion, from Jacquemus to Comme des Garçons, Lemaire, Isaac Reina and Stone Island. A real immersion into the world of fashion!

The Broken Arm Paris
The Broken Arm Paris

Slowly walk up rue de Bretagne, with its many food and fashion shops; take a gourmet break at one of the food stalls at Enfants Rouges market; then take avenue des Filles du Calvaire, a landmark for fashionistas from all over the world, with its famous Merci concept store, in particular.

Tablées au Marché des Enfants Rouges
Marché des Enfants Rouges

Just next door, rue Froissart is home to Roseanna, a boutique which is one of the nuggets of the French touch. The two designers behind the brand, Roxane Thiery and Anne-Fleur Broudehoux, have successfully created a line that is both rock and ultra-desirable romantic. Boyfriend jeans with elegant pumps, light dresses and Perfecto leather jackets, this is the look for you!

Rayon de vêtements du magasin Roseanna Paris
Roseanna Paris

Retour vers l’hôtel de Ville et l’incontournable BHV Marais, le grand magasin parisien et temple des bricoleurs avertis.

Parallèle à la rue de Rivoli, la rue des Archives abrite plusieurs spots vintage bien connus des chineurs.

Façade du BVH Marais depuis la rue, Paris
BHV Marais

Back to the town hall and the unmissable BHV Marais, the Parisian department store and temple for DIYers who are in the know.

Parallel to rue de Rivoli, rue des Archives is home to several vintage spots well known to those on the lookout for second-hand items.

Façade du BVH Marais depuis la rue%252C Paris
BHV Marais

Kilo shop stands out from the entrance to the shop: here everything or almost everything is sold by the kilo. Jeans, camouflage trousers, shirts, furs, scarves, bags, Japanese kimonos… you walk around this 500m2 shop, choose your items, weigh and pay! It is also the place to find the iconic 501 Levis that you will wear all year round!

Comptoir de Kiloshop
Kilo Shop - Le Marais

Man oh man

Opposite its flagship, BHV Marais L’Homme is an eldorado for elegant bobos. Behind the magnificent green wall, this menswear store is spread over four floors and 4,000 m². You will find more than 150 brands, from socks to suits, from streetwear to designer collections, and accessories to shoes. Afterwards, cross the street for a pilgrimage to the basement of the parent store and tour its mythical DIY department.

BHV Homme Le Marais Paris
BHV Marais L'Homme

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Magasin Kiliwatch Paris
Kiliwatch
Shopping
Close to Les Halles, this vintage concept store offers a cutting-edge selection that inspires even fashion’s big names.
Le Village Saint Paul, Paris 4ème
Village Saint Paul
Shopping
Tucked in the heart of the Marais, between the Seine and the Place des Vosges, you’ll find the Saint-Paul Village, a peaceful haven sure to delight antique collectors and bargain hunters.
Empreintes
Empreintes
Shopping
In the heart of the Haut-Marais, the Empreintes concept store offers the best of French art craftsmanship, from unique pieces to small series, hand-made in the designers' workshops.
Intérieur de la boutique Caravane
Caravane
Shopping
Nestled in a courtyard of the Marais, Caravane has been showcasing bohemian-chic furniture and hip yet timeless pieces since 1995, for a true lesson in contemporary art de vivre.
Intérieur du Food Court Eataly Marais
Eataly
Shopping Gastronomy
A real taste of Italy in the heart of Paris! In the Marais, Eataly inviting guests in to sample a range of 100% Italian products.
Intérieur du concept store Fleux
Fleux
Shopping
Nestled in the heart of the Marais, a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville, Fleux' is undoubtedly the essential decoration and design address of chic and trendy Paris !

Children first

Created in 2001 in the wake of the Bonpoint brand by Thomas Cohen, Bonton is one of the first concept stores for children. Combining a hint of wisdom with an unconventional touch, this childrenswear store embraces fancy prints, shimmering colours and a resolutely chic bobo style. You will also find accessories, household linen, decorative items, toys, books… and even a sweets bar!

Bonton
Bonton

Accessories & Co.

Offering bohemian necklaces and charm bracelets, Gachon Pothier is the embodiment of bohemian chic. An aesthetic claimed by the two creators of the brand, Alexandrine and Florence, who are passionate about vintage and mixed textiles from all over the world. All the jewellery and items are made by hand and with love in the boutique’s workshop on rue de Saintonge. In addition to rings and necklaces, they specialise in wrap bracelets oozing with colours and trinkets. Join the club!

Gachon Pothier
Gachon Pothier

One last drink

A coffee shop, a bar and restaurant, a meeting place, a refuge, a hidden terrace… Griffon is the latest place where people love to get together in Le Marais. Nestled within the Crédit Municipal building, it is the new living and mixing space designed by Renaud Barillet and Fabrice Martinez, to whom we owe La Bellevilloise and Dock_B. It is ideal for a drink, curled up in cosy armchairs in winter or on the terrace away from the noise of the street on sunny days.

Bois de Boulogne
Griffon

The shopping quartiers in Paris Region

Shopping in Montmartre
Bohemian shopping between Pigalle and Abbesses
Shopping
From the Montmartre Hill to the hectic So Pi, between the picturesque Rue des Abbesses and the unmissable Rue des Martyrs, treat yourself to a day of trendy shopping. Small designer boutiques and vintage finds are all yours!
 Dior
Luxury shopping in the Golden Triangle
Shopping
In the heart of the 8th arrondissement, the Golden Triangle is a luxury jewel case delimited by the avenues Montaigne, Georges V and the Champs-Elysées. The perfect destination for exceptional shopping!
Ines de la Fressange
Chic shopping from Sèvre Babylone to Saint-Germain des Près
Shopping
Discover the mythical designer and ready-to-wear chic brands in the heart of the capital. It's time to discover the new Isabel Marant collection and to take advantage of Le Mouton à 5 pattes great deals.
Canal Saint Martin
Gypset shopping from Sentier to the Canal Saint-Martin
Shopping
This picturesque area of Paris offers a charming and out-of-the-ordinary shopping expedition in the realms of the super-trendy.

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