20 Lesser-Known Luxury Stores to Explore in Paris
Paris is home to some of the world’s most famous luxury houses, but beyond the big names like Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton, there’s a quieter world of refined craftsmanship and unique design waiting to be discovered.
These are the places where Parisians shop for discreet elegance, and where visitors can find pieces that aren’t seen everywhere else. Grouped by arrondissement.
1er Arrondissement
Maison Charvet – Place Vendôme
Charvet has dressed kings, presidents, and poets since 1838. The shop still makes shirts the old way—cut by hand, fitted across several visits, and tailored from a library of thousands of fabrics. Clients come for its quiet precision, not for logos.
Faure Le Page – Rue Cambon
Once a royal arms maker, Faure Le Page now designs leather bags and accessories patterned with its signature “scale” motif. Many colorways launch first—or only—in Paris. It’s an old name with a playful spirit, and the store experience still feels personal.
Moynat – Rue Saint-Honoré
A Paris trunk maker from the 19th century reborn as a quiet luxury brand. Moynat’s structured bags and travel pieces are hand-painted and built to last a lifetime. You’ll find rare materials and finishes here that aren’t sold abroad.
Goyard – Rue Saint-Honoré
Still one of the most secretive luxury houses in the world. Goyard never sells online and rarely advertises. Its trunks and handbags, hand-painted with chevrons, are still made the traditional way. A stop here is almost ceremonial.
Yvonne Léon – Rue du Mont-Thabor
Playful fine jewelry that combines old-world techniques with modern irreverence. Mismatched earrings, delicate gold chains, pearls next to neon enamel—it’s all handmade in Paris.
Astier de Villatte – Rue Saint-Honoré
White ceramics, slightly irregular, made in a Montmartre workshop. Each piece feels unique, and the boutique’s old-world interior is worth visiting even without buying anything. They also sell beautifully packaged incense and stationery.
Delvaux – Rue Saint-Honoré
A Belgian heritage brand, older than most French maisons, known for its structured handbags. Its Paris boutique offers styles unavailable in North America and impeccable service in a serene space.
2è Arrondissement
ACABA Gantier – Rue de la Paix
Paris’s glove-making tradition lives on here. ACABA produces gloves in lambskin and peccary leather, cut and sewn by hand. Each pair is fitted individually, with dozens of colors to choose from.
3è Arrondissement – Le Marais
Pourchet – Le Marais
A French leather-goods brand with roots in 1903 and production still based in France. The handbags combine structure and practicality, and the Marais shop carries models unavailable elsewhere.
Drôle de Monsieur – Le Marais
Founded in Dijon, this label bridges streetwear and high design. The boutique in Le Marais attracts a younger crowd – graphic jackets, relaxed cuts, and subtle Parisian attitude.
Lemaire – Rue de Poitou
Christophe Lemaire’s pieces are architectural yet calm. The clothing feels made for real life: muted tones, draped fabrics, subtle luxury. His Marais boutique mirrors his aesthetic- quiet and exact.
La Botte Gardiane – Rue du Vertbois
Handmade in the south of France, these boots are built to last and meant to be worn, not displayed. The Paris store keeps the workshop spirit alive with a limited collection of their best models.
Soeur – Rue Vieille-du-Temple
Run by two sisters, Soeur represents understated French chic. Structured coats, crisp cotton shirts, and earthy colors. Their Marais boutique perfectly captures modern Paris femininity.
4è Arrondissement
Vilhelm Parfumerie – Rue des Francs-Bourgeois
A Swedish-French fragrance house known for storytelling scents, each one tied to a memory or place. The Marais boutique is calm, golden, and lined with small bottles that smell like literature.
6è Arrondissement – Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Jérôme Dreyfuss – Rue Jacob
Laid-back French luxury. Jérôme Dreyfuss designs soft leather bags (Billy, Lulu, Bobi) that age beautifully. His Saint-Germain boutique feels casual and personal, with the designer’s sense of humor in every detail.
Pierre Boisset – Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie
A small workshop where each bag and accessory is made in limited runs. The founder often greets clients himself, and the pieces have a loyal local following for their supple leather and quiet refinement.
Curling – Saint-Germain
A family-run clothing house offering classic pieces for women—tailored coats, silk blouses, and knitwear made in France. It feels like old-school Paris, polished without pretension.
InDress – Rue du Cherche-Midi
Elegant, subtle, and little known outside Paris. InDress specializes in refined silhouettes, fluid fabrics, and a palette of muted tones that appeal to women who dislike flash.
Officine Universelle Buly – Rue Bonaparte
An 1803 apothecary reborn as one of the most beautiful stores in Paris. Lacquered wood shelves, glass jars, handwritten labels, and personalized engraving make it a ritual worth experiencing.
Souleiado – Rue du Four
Originally from Provence, Souleiado is where French bohemian meets heritage print. The fabrics are colorful, full of southern energy, and their Paris boutique feels like a slice of the Mediterranean.
Vanessa Bruno – Rue Saint-Sulpice
A symbol of relaxed Parisian elegance. Her embroidered totes and romantic blouses have defined effortless French style for two decades.
7è Arrondissement
Le Tanneur – Rue du Bac
Founded in 1898, Le Tanneur has built a quiet reputation for practical elegance. Its leather handbags are crafted to last, and the designs are understated enough to suit any wardrobe.
Bode – Rue de Grenelle
A New York brand that fits seamlessly into Paris’s vintage-meets-craft fashion scene. The garments are patchworked from antique textiles and appeal to collectors looking for uniqueness.
8è Arrondissement
Cifonelli – Rue Marbeuf
Paris’s legendary tailor. Each suit is entirely handmade, with a signature shoulder line and an elegance that’s instantly recognizable to those who know. The fitting process takes time, but the result is one of the finest tailored garments in Europe.
Rodier – Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Founded in 1852, Rodier built its reputation on fine wool and cashmere. Its knitwear is simple, elegant, and perfectly cut. For anyone who loves minimal design and heritage quality, it’s worth the detour.
Courrèges – Rue François-1er
The house that made space-age fashion chic in the 1960s still feels futuristic. Its glossy vinyl jackets, geometric dresses, and clean lines make it one of Paris’s most distinct fashion stories. You can also spot vintage Courrèges pieces in the city’s upscale resale shops.
JM Weston – Champs-Élysées
A century-old French shoemaker whose workshop remains in Limoges. Weston’s loafers and derbies are stitched to be resoled again and again. The Champs-Élysées store feels almost like a club: quiet service, impeccable leather, and craftsmanship that never shouts.
Maje and Ba&sh – Saint-Honoré Area
Two contemporary Paris labels that have become city staples. Maje leans youthful and sleek; Ba&sh is effortless and bohemian. Both are homegrown success stories now expanding abroad, yet their Paris stores still carry exclusive collections.
Berluti – Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Another French shoemaker with century-old roots. Known for hand-dyed patina leather, Berluti makes footwear and custom menswear for clients who value precision and heritage.
Guerlain – Champs-Élysées
The historic perfume house keeps its flagship as a blend of boutique, museum, and salon. Visitors can engrave bottles, test limited-edition scents, and learn the art of fragrance from staff who treat it seriously.
Jacquemus – Avenue Montaigne
Simon Porte Jacquemus’s flagship embodies contemporary French glamour. The interior is pale, sculptural, and playful—much like the clothes. His designs reinterpret Provençal roots through sharp tailoring and curved silhouettes.
10è Arrondissement
Maison Labiche – Rue de Marseille
Famous for its embroidered T-shirts that spell out French words in delicate cursive. Everything is made in Portugal and finished in Paris. The shop mixes streetwear ease with unmistakably Parisian wit.
11è Arrondissement
Sessùn – Rue de Charonne
Born in Marseille, Sessùn offers soft tailoring, natural fabrics, and earthy tones. The Rue de Charonne flagship is one of the prettiest in Paris with warm lighting, woven baskets, and a Mediterranean mood.
Frenchtrotters – Rue de Charonne
A concept store curating French and European brands with a sustainable focus. You’ll find clean silhouettes, natural fabrics, and timeless basics. The atmosphere is relaxed and local.
15è Arrondissement
Saint James – Rue du Commerce
A Normandy knitwear brand now part of Parisian everyday fashion. Its Breton striped sweaters are built to survive decades of wear and still carry the seaside spirit that defines them.
Across Paris
Falconeri
Italian by origin but very much part of the Paris luxury landscape. Falconeri specializes in lightweight Mongolian cashmere woven in Italy. Its sweaters and travel wraps are prized for quality that rivals labels twice the price.
Shop and Wander
For discovery, start in Le Marais – Rue Vieille-du-Temple, Rue de Poitou, and Rue des Archives are packed with independent designers.
Move to Saint-Germain (6è) for softer luxury and heritage boutiques like Jérôme Dreyfuss, Curling, and Buly.
If you prefer classic grandeur, Place Vendôme, Rue de la Paix, and Faubourg Saint-Honoré (1er – 8è) remain the center of traditional Parisian luxury.
Rue de Charonne (11è) offers modern, creative Paris with Sessùn and Frenchtrotters.
Don’t skip Le Bon Marché (7è), whose curation of emerging and mid-luxury French brands is unmatched, and Printemps or Dover Street Market for avant-garde designers.
Explore Paris’s vintage stores. Around Le Marais and the 9è, you’ll find exceptional collections of Courrèges, YSL, and Hermès pieces from past decades, real treasures for those who love history in their fashion.