10 Best Concept Stores in Paris
Who doesn’t want to go shopping at the best concept stores in Paris? Experience the city’s architecture, art, furniture, food, and fashion, all curated in gorgeous concept stores to give you a preview of your perfect Parisienne life.
When you’re ready for a shopping spree in the City of Lights, these are our favourite, très magnifique concept stores in Paris:
1. Merci
Founded in 2009, Merci was the first concept store in Paris that paired fashion and interior design in one store. Don’t miss their gorgeous collection of ceramics and designer lamps! But that's not even the most interesting part of the store. Not only do you get a wide range of design choices at Merci, but for those who love pairing their shopping trips with good food, Merci has three cafés – one of which is set in a library among 10,000 books. Certainly, a dream destination for bookworms.
2. Empreintes
Who wants to go to an incredible craft concept store that has four floors filled with gems from some of the most talented artisans from France? Located in Paris in the Upper Marais, Empreintes was designed by Elizabeth Leriche who wanted to create a calm atmosphere and linear aesthetic that emphasises the objects on display. You can find jewellery, furniture, artwork, tableware, lighting, and ornaments in the store. Empreintes also has a library, projection room, exhibition space, and café.
3. Fleux
Fleux opened its doors in 2005 and is a favourite of the Parisienne design community. Expect an incredible collection of furniture, lighting, ornaments and tableware. They also feature some of the best contemporary design brands, including HAY, Bloomingville, OMY and Seletti.
4. The Broken Arm
The Broken Arm est incroyable. Don’t expect anything less than excellence when you pay a visit to this concept store, which was started by a trio from Paris. They have combined the most stylish fashion pieces from young designers with innovative cuisine.
It is the perfect place for foodies who love fashion. Plus, you can find designs from innovative creators like Raf Simons, Jacquemus and Marine Serre.
5. Tom Greyhound
Since 2014, this Korean concept store has been delighting visitors with its eclectic collection of designer creations. Treat yourself and your eyes to high-fashion items from famous brands like Loewe, Acne Studios and Alexander Wang. If fashion is more than just clothing to you, you will appreciate the pieces they have from designers like Peter Pilotto, Christopher Kane and J.W.Anderson. Sophistication and elegance truly come together in this concept store.
6. L'Eclaireur
L’Eclaireur is a child of the 80s, but the fashion you will find here is far from the old school. It was founded by the fashionable couple, Martine and Armand Hadid on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées. They now have multiple locations in Paris. L’Eclaireur originally focused on men's fashion only, but some of their locations also now carry women’s clothing, as well as some wonderful extras like bags, accessories and home design pieces.
7. Nose
Don’t you just love the idea of a concept store dedicated to beauty? For perfectly curated perfumes and beauty products that will help you look and feel amazing, we recommend Nose. They have more than 500 perfumes alone and stock many designer brands. If you aren’t able to visit their store in Paris, you can shop from their online boutique. They can help you find the perfect perfume for you by establishing your olfactory diagnostics. Talk about personalised service.
8. Blou
Blou is a great concept store that stocks items from innovative brands and designers waiting for you to adopt and put in your own home. It is not difficult to visualise how the objects you can find here will look in your space, because at Blou, they want you to feel at home and to fall in love with the items that surround you, so .they have built the store according to an apartment layout and design, giving life to the objects on display.
9. La Trésorerie
If you are looking for hidden treasures in Paris, you’ll at La Trésorerie. The store design was inspired by bazaars and old-school general stores. It is located in an administrative block that was repurposed, and you can still see and appreciate many of the original architectural features like the wooden double doors. Anyone who loves interior design or is just trying to decorate their space at home with the best pieces they can find should pay a visit to La Trésorerie.
10. La Chance
If chic decor is what you are looking for, you can find it at La Chance, a forward-thinking design company based in Paris that makes statement pieces that will help you curate the perfect interior aesthetic for your home. Here, you can find lighting, furniture, rugs, wallpaper and other accessories that will turn your home into a creative masterpiece. Why live in a standard home when you can live in a home that is a work of art?
