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Alexandra Sojfer Handcrafted umbrellas.
Jamin Puech One-of-a-kind handbags.

Secondhand, Vintage & Discount Boutiques
L'Habilleur Discount designer wear.
Frivoli ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 26 rue Beaurepaire, 10e; 11am-7pm Mon-Fri, 2-7pm Sat &
Sun; Jacques Bonsergent) Brand-name cast-offs by the Canal St-Martin.
Kiliwatch New and used streetwear; vintage hats and boots.
Chercheminippes ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.chercheminippes.com ; 102, 109-111, 114 &
124 rue du Cherche Midi, 6e;

11am-7pm Mon-Sat; Vaneau) Six specialist boutiques on

one street.
Rue d'Alésia Seconds, samples and last season's stock.

Best Gourmet Shops

Place de la Madeleine Single-item specialist shops and famous emporiums.
La Manufacture de Chocolat Alain Ducasse's bean-to-bar chocolate factory.
Fromagerie Goncourt Contemporary fromagerie unusually styled like a boutique.
L'Éclair de Génie Sweet éclairs displayed like art with dazzling effect.
Comptoir de la Gastronomie Foie gras and other gourmet goodies.
Fromagerie Laurent Dubois Latin Quarter cheese-lover's nirvana.

Best for Kids

Chez Hélène Every child's dream: an old-fashioned bonbon (sweet) shop.
Bonton Vintage-inspired fashion, furnishings and knick-knacks for babies, toddlers and chil-
dren.
Le Petit Bazar Eco-friendly emporium with toys, clothes, accessories et al - all organic, re-
cycled or made by local artisans.
Boîtes à Musique Anna Joliet Swiss music boxes to enchant in the Palais Royale.
Album Superb collection of bandes desinées (graphic novels) and related collectibles.
Petit Pan Bébé Baby and children's wear stitched in a dazzling array of colours and fabrics.

Best Art & Antiques

Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen One of Europe's largest flea markets, with more than 2500
stalls.