Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FASHION
DIDIER LUDOT
10.30am-7pm Mon-Sat; Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre)
In the rag trade since 1975, collector Didier Ludot sells the city's finest couture creations of
yesteryear in his exclusive twinset of boutiques, hosts exhibitions, and has published a book
portraying the evolution of the little black dress, brilliantly brought to life in his shop that
11am-7pm Mon-Sat;
Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre)
.
HOMEWARES
E DEHILLERIN
9am-12.30pm & 2-6pm Mon,
9am-6pm Tue-Sat; Les Halles)
Founded in 1820, this extraordinary two-level store - think old-fashioned warehouse rather
than shiny, chic boutique - carries an incredible selection of professional-quality
matériel de
cuisine
(kitchenware). Poultry scissors, turbot poacher, professional copper cookware or
Eiffel Tower-shaped cake tin - it's all here.
HOMEWARES
MORA
9am-6.15pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm & 1.45-6.30pm
Sat; Les Halles)
Both amateur and professional pastry chefs will want to stop by MORA to pick up all man-
ner of specialist culinary items, from unique cake and pastry moulds to macaron mats, pasta
makers, piping bags and cream chargers (in case you're considering some fresh-baked
éclairs back home).
CONCEPT STORE
COLETTE
Uber-hip is an understatement. Ogle designer fashion on the 1st floor, and streetwear,
limited-edition sneakers, art books, music, gadgets and other high-tech, inventive and/or
plain unusual items on the ground floor. End with a drink in the basement 'water bar' and
pick up free design magazines and flyers for some of the city's hippest happenings by the
door upon leaving.
SHOPPING ARCADE
PASSAGE DES PANORAMAS
6am-midnight daily;
Bourse)
