Top 10 stylish shops in Paris

Graff

Graff is one of the most revered and prestigious jewellers in Paris, so it is no surprise that its flagship in the city is one of the most luxurious places to shop. The design is inspired by the boutique’s setting on 18th-century place Vendôme. Display cases of Graff’s fabulous jewellery are offset by mirrors, beautiful tiled floors and elegant pillars. Browse the brand’s exquisite collections and explore its one-off exclusives.

Graff, 17 place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, +33 (0)1 4013 7460

Givenchy

The Givenchy avenue Montaigne store is a perfect reflection of the brand’s cutting-edge aesthetic. Once an old bakery, the site now one of the chicest places to shop in Paris, with green veined marble walls and flooring, gilded ceilings and soft lighting. The store is dedicated exclusively to Givenchy’s womenswear collection and is the perfect, intimate space to shop the brand’s haute designs and accessories.

Givenchy, 36 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, +33 (0)1 4443 9990

Guerlain

The house of Guerlain took over 68 avenue des Champs-Élysées in 1914 and today the property remains one of the most striking stores in Paris. The brand’s super-boutique is one of the finest perfume destinations in the city, offering more than 100 fragrances, including reworked version of classics. The beautiful store presents four floors of premium services, from VIP rooms to a luxury spa and a restaurant led by the famous Michelin-starred chef Guy Martin.

Guerlain, 68 avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, +33 (0)1 4562 5257

Miu Miu

Miu Miu has released some of the most coveted accessories of the season, and its handbags and ready-to-wear are a big hit with the fashion street style set. The Miu Miu store on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré is equally as popular. It is an Instagram lover’s dream, with fireplaces, plush sofas and collections stunningly offset by light blue decor.

Miu Miu, 1 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, +33 (0)1 5862 5320

Frédéric Malle

With four boutiques in Paris, perfume brand Frédéric Malle is something of a Paris institution. For one of its most impressive stores, head to rue des Francs Bourgeous. It combines modern design and fine fragrances and was boldly devised by architect Jakob & MacFarlane to feature striking wooden display stands that are multiplied by mirrors almost everywhere – in the walls, ceilings and floors. This is a wonderful place to explore the products one of the most renowned perfumers in the city.

Frédéric Malle, 13 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004 Paris, +33 (0)1 4009 2585

Serge Lutens

A hidden gem in the arcades of the Palais Royal, Serge Lutens is a cult shopping location for discerning visitors. The exquisite perfumery offers the brand’s complete scent library, including many exclusive perfumes, all in the most beautiful setting. Head down the spiral staircase and delve in to a marbled treasure trove filled with olfactory delights.

Serge Lutens, 142 Galerie de Valois, Palais Royal, 75001 Paris, +33 (0)1 4927 0909

Ex Nihilo

Cutting-edge Parisian fragrance house Ex Nihilo is one of the best places to shop for perfumes. Presented in apothecary-style bottles, its scents redefine traditional and familiar notes. The store is intimate and elegant, with interiors devised by designer Christophe Pillet. Customers have an immersive luxury experience here; innovative fragrance testings, suspended worktables and beautiful lighting create the perfect olfactory moment.

Ex Nihilo, 352 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, +33 (0)1 4015 9377

Thierry Lasry

Paris is home to many visually arresting boutiques, and the store of eyewear designer Thierry Lasry on the Left Bank is particularly notable. From the outside you peer at yourself through a pupil and blue iris in the window. Step inside and you’re in a cutting-edge space of geometric shapes and bright colours. Parisian designer Vincent Darré created the store to reflect the retro-futuristic aesthetic of Thierry Lasry, and the result is a boutique full of optical surprises and effects.

Thierry Lasry, 40 rue du Four, 75006 Paris, +33 (0)1 4327 4465

Chloé

Devised and developed by stylist and designer Clare Waight Keller, the Chloé store at 50 avenue Montaigne is one of the most chic venues in Paris’s exclusive Triangle d’Or shopping area. The stylish town house has been adorned in soft furnishings in pastels that reflect the elegance of the French label. With a secret garden also on site, this is a truly beautiful place to shop.

Chloé, 50 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, +33 (0)1 4723 0008  

Valentino

Valentino is synonymous with elegance, and its flagship store in Paris continues to be a bastion of glamour. Blending modern style with timeless design, the store is a haven in which to browse the brand’s newest collections, including ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories.

Valentino, 17-19 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, +33 (0)1 4723 6461