The best fashion and gift stores Normandy

Bar, press, tobacco office, French of the games… in the heart of the very central and commercial rue Saint-Pierre, stuck between two shops, you have already been before the Arcades. Useful address, whether it's to check your Lottery, make a coffee break on the sun terrace in the sunny days or simply to buy a chewing gum package! Nothing extraordinary will tell us, but the reception has the merit of being pleasant and smiling and it is already not bad!

This little boutique is a treasure trove of gift ideas, for you or for yourself! Fashion, with colorful stoles and scarves, and leather goods made in Italy. We can't get enough of these beautifully finished handbags. You have to believe in fairy tales" is written on the wall, and Julie, the owner, has just the thing to make you want to take home a little decorative object. Perhaps a porcelain semaphore, an original light fixture, a fun mug, a poster, or even a leather postcard?

Go on vacation knowing your pets are safe and well cared for, thanks to Maud. For your cat, dog or NAC, call on Maud, as friendly as she is serious and passionate. Also a volunteer in an animal protection association, she offers cat and NAC care directly at your home, from dog walks to litter box and aquarium maintenance... Smart: if you have a problem with your cat, don't hesitate to talk to her about it. With her feline behaviorist diploma in hand, she'll know how to improve your companion's life.

Watch out for the cuteness! This pretty concept store has already won over many fans! Marion has hit the nail on the head with a multitude of items for our little ones, but not just any items: chic, beautiful and made in France. Backed up by her cousin and sister-in-law, Sachana offers a world of gentle products dedicated to children. From childcare and decorative items to toys, clothing and cosmetics, you'll find everything to spoil your little ones! Most of it French, most of it European. Don't wait any longer!

Gâteau Blaster is a record shop-label-art gallery located in Caen. Opened just a few months ago, it has already acquired a fine reputation among fans of independent music. The store offers a varied selection of vinyls and CDs, featuring artists from the national and international "do it yourself" scene. As well as selling music, Gâteau Blaster also organizes musical events, such as concerts and DJ nights. For example, they recently organized an evening at Cargö, a concert hall in Caen, with artists such as Jessica 93, Eye of the Liger and Gomina.

Tricots Saint-James perpetuates a long textile tradition that goes back to the Middle Ages with its weavers and clothiers. The company's reputation is based on a cult garment, "the true sailor sweater knitted in pure virgin wool", originally intended for fishermen, then adopted by sailors and boaters. Saint-James has received the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) distinction, a label of excellence. You will also find here a store with a display of the collections, and take the opportunity to visit the workshops located next to the store.

Benoît continues to populate the Caen landscape with his trendy and audacious boutiques that we love to raid (during the sales!). Three stores, that wasn't enough, no no no! At Koko Shop, even if the urban-streetwear concept is also used here, new brands of clothes and sneakers are offered. Asics, Obey, Deus Ex Machina, or even made in France signed Tinsels for example. A ready-to-wear capable of breathing a breath of fresh air into any wardrobe. So nothing can prevent beautiful adventures!

At the independent bookstore La Buissonnière, we come looking for… books and we go back with the taste of reading. We make meetings, discoveries, exchange, learn. On the advice of the four passionate booksellers, books are chosen, which sometimes become companions for life.

The hotel offers a very large choice of: literature, youth, comics, travel and regionalism, knowledge, culture and society, living arts and even books in English. There are also a selection of classical music, jazz and world music disks in partnership with Harmonia mundi.

The Buissonnière is also a real place of culture and excitement. Involved in local events and festivals, she regularly organizes meetings with national authors, who often lend themselves to the question-answer.

This dynamic association of retailers in Caen brings together around 250 retailers, craftsmen, bars and restaurants. Its mission? To make the city easier for you! Throughout the year, "Les Vitrines de Caen" offers you good deals and services (notably with the Boutic Caen application), as well as information on the city and local commerce. Activities and events, such as the Spring Festival, the Summer Braderie, the Halloween village and the world petanque championship with mittens, also offer a different shopping experience.

Toscane, a brand owned by Armand Welling, invested the part of the former store located at the corner of Schuman Boulevard and Gambetta Street, the women's part of the enseigne, and the male part having migrated to the Eléis. A specialist of large clothing for women, offering sizes ranging from 44 to 52, Tuscany quickly managed to find its clientele in Cherbourg: shirts, dresses, trousers or sweaters are now bought by many women. 

Years that Olivier occupies this space in downtown. It is true, we go ahead often, we know it is there but good… Fortunately, word of mouth works! And we discover this centre of over 800 m ², which welcomes you with open arms. There's already the ring as soon as one enters, and then we see the "chef" (it's the mechanics who call it this) who kitchen with its "second" engines, put oil, drain, suggest, and is not avare of advice. It's a pity that it doesn't make a mess but it's going to be there, it's in the city centre, and you can find a room that's missing from colleagues across France, exactly the same rate as any Speedy. And as Olivier says, in any case: it is the car that commands!

Edji is a brand created in 2011 by a team of designers aimed at the young generation, both boys and girls. This brand is intended to constantly search for new and look-alike, so we understand better the choice of its name "Edji" which means in English "be avant-garde", addict to the culture of style. You can discover this store to make it an idea with its wide range of styles and materials, more connected or more classical, with colour but soft, paillettes, but in style, skirts (though slightly short for some!)…

This boutique has a space for men, and another for women and juniors. Here you have an important choice: t-shirts, jackets, skirts, pants, dresses, shirts, sweaters… But also nice shoes that can get out of the ordinary and some accessories. With many brands presented such as Teddy Smith, Adidas, School Rag, Kiliwatch or even eleven Paris… Blue Box lets you choose… With an interesting price/price ratio, you don't hesitate to take a tour!

New Yorker confirms its reputation. A success story with over 700 subsidiaries in more than 1971 countries, this is the story of growth that began in with the first open shop in northern Germany in Flensburg. The New Yorker shops are always located on attractive commercial sites and it seems obvious that the shopping centre of the Rives includes the criteria for the installation of the brand as it offers an optimum buying environment! The target clientele is young (12-40 years old). Always listening, the collections are adapted every season and shops know how to create an ideal shopping environment to stimulate interest and curiosity.

At Café Cotton, the bride will be able to choose the shirt of his dreams from a wide selection: from the classical to the most colourful, but always with class and sobriety. Also on sale, accessories, shirts, ties and costumes to perfect your package! So the embarrassment of choice! A safe value. The brand uses only high-quality, natural materials such as silk, cashmere, or cotton, carefully chosen with a view to satisfying you.

New teaches to appear in Caen, on the shores of the Orne, of course. There are ready-to-wear collections, youth and sport with a whole universe dedicated to man but also a space for women. Jeans from different models, hooded sweats, shirts and t-shirts but also jackets and doudounes for a trendy style but at a somewhat high price! G-Star customers adopt its own line. Do not hesitate to consult their website and online shop.

A veritable Ali Baba's cave, the flea market run by the Emmaüs community in Tailleville attracts crowds in search of bargains. On Saturdays, it's even difficult to get around, with the curious crowding the stalls! The huge warehouse is overflowing with items of all categories at unbeatable prices. Antique and contemporary furniture, crockery, household appliances, clothes, shoes, jewelry and leather goods, books and DVDs, toys, home decor... Companions, who have found a second chance here, are warmly welcomed.

Madam, you are sure you do not have a hat? Françoise proves to you the opposite. She watches you carefully, memorize your image, thinks a second, turns to a shelf, seizes a beret, abandons it, grabs a hat, then a "You allow? ", you're hooked on it, before you reward yourself, "That's exactly that." You turn to the mirror, believe, and there you discover another woman, the one to whom the hats go to delight… And when the master cover is coordinated with a pair of gloves, a bag or a scarf, woman becomes queen! A sober and elegant creation for every day, or on the contrary fanciful and exuberant for a special occasion, at Françoise, you can find his happiness. Hats, hats and berets are made in France and Panama is authentic, of course. As for yourself, between felt, anglers, leather hats and caps, you will no longer know where to give your head!

This store is the rainbow of the rue Froide! Mainly focused on decorative cuteness, the store dedicates its second floor to fashion: ladies, a pretty collection full of pep at small prices awaits you. On the first floor, you'll find jewelry, tableware, crazy Anglo-Saxon Jelly Cat stuffed animals, Mrs Nobody cactus, candles, cushions... in short, everything to make or make yourself happy. We love the warm welcome of Karine, the fairy of this universe so nicely stocked that it is useless to look for anything else...

It is a small boutique in the village of Octeville. Optic'Art, on the hill, offers you all kinds of glasses, of course, but also lenses and accessories for your frames, from the étui to the various interviews. Note that here the choice is wide, and the largest brands are all represented. Behind the facade with warm colours, you will be advised and assisted in your choices as it should be.

Often, we search for specific products in areas that are also very specialized and we do not know what trade is turning. The company S.A. has made available more than 50 000 references in various fields: equipment and personal protection for professional (gardening, kitchen, nurse, pastry…), tools, metrology, electricity, painting, industry… But S.A. also sells spare automotive parts for all automotive brands, whether for professional or special purposes. There is no doubt that this store can make great services, whether you are a Norman native or a visiting tourist in Seine-Maritime. Note that a branch is based on Emily Basly Avenue at the Grand-Quevilly.

Véro'broderies is a sewing workshop located in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. They offer a variety of embroidered products such as towels, bath sheets and personalized gloves. They also offer made-to-order services, such as sleeping bags. Véro'broderies accepts payment by cash, credit card, Visa and Mastercard. Parking is also available. This workshop is ideal for those looking for personalized gifts or unique sewing items in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

Do you envy our Viking ancestors and their voyages across the seas? Make your dreams come true, take your coastal or offshore license! Commitment and diligence are the key words of this association. As for the instructors, they are all sailors first and foremost. They know the sea like the back of their hand and will guide you with passion. Some thirty licensed pilots and five boats are available for those wishing to sail independently.

A national brand not to be missed! You'll find books, CDs, DVDs and video games, as well as toys, board games and even musical instruments. Did you know that you can also take lessons? Music, drawing, writing, creative workshops - there's something for everyone. The premises are spacious, with a music area, ticket office, newspaper kiosk and reading corner, not forgetting the second-hand kiosk, perfect for bargains. Cultura celebrates culture and creativity in all their forms.

Here, it is impossible not to find shoes for your feet... or rather, tires for your car. The company is one of the best in the business. It employs 180 people in 23 sales outlets between Calvados, Manche, Orne and Seine-Maritime. Repairs, tire fitting, maintenance of passenger cars, 4x4s, vans, trucks, agricultural machinery... the range is very wide. In this incredible anthill, technicians are available and efficient, proving that nothing is incompatible when know-how is omnipresent.

A shop like no other in the heart of Saint-Lô: La Voie du Tambour. Lovers of esotericism and shamanic themes, this place is made for you. Thus, you will find not only books, but also card games (especially tarot cards), accessories, stones, scented objects and other intriguing curiosities! Coming here is also to benefit from advice, whether you are already familiar with these themes or simply curious. A shop that is not only original, but also inspiring for many!

La Réserve de Nanou is aptly named, so full is it of little finds and constant novelties. The colourful world created by this fashion enthusiast is divided into three parts. First, her own brand of stainless steel jewellery is suitable for everyday, all-terrain use. Inexpensive items that stand the test of time. On the leather goods side, French and Italian leathers are a guarantee of quality. Bananas in all shapes and forms find their place alongside fashionable bags. Last but not least, natural stones complete the jewellery range.

The Funambules bookshop, opened by enthusiasts, has won over the public in Rouen, who find there the gems of the 9th art. It offers a wide selection of albums, mangas, comics and graphic novels, for adults, teenagers and children. For those who are lost among all the publications, the booksellers will guide you with passion because they know perfectly the current events of the sector. Everyone will find what they are looking for. The best part? The meetings and signing sessions with the authors (a tip: come a little in advance!).

Nostalgic friends, this store is for you! A veritable little museum, you'll be able to admire all the toys and small objects that colored the daily lives of our youth, as you'll find both new items and collector's items. Their names provoke a madeleine syndrome, like the little Dinky Toys cars or the Hornby electric trains, or the cult figurines from the comics and cartoons of yesteryear... Every generation will find its memories here.

For several months now, this vast establishment has been located in the Eléis shopping center, itself situated in the city center, near the Bassin du Commerce. With a view on the latter, this counter offers hundreds of references related to the marine world - you will have understood it with the name of the place. Clothes, decorative objects and countless proposals are available here, with many beautiful brands to choose from.

Out of inspiration, nothing to wear? Go to Romy to discover a selection of fashionable clothes, shoes and accessories at affordable prices. Right in the heart of the historic centre of Rouen, it is a must for shopping trips. To keep up to date with the latest arrivals and novelties, the shop's Facebook page regularly features looks created entirely from their products. And for those who can't come to the store, the website is being developed to allow online ordering and delivery.

Meriam and her team of volunteers do exceptional work. For a decade, she has been taking in abandoned cats and those lying around on the street, neutering them and housing them. This stops the mass reproduction, and therefore the abandonment. She feeds them and offers them a home, then communicates to get them adopted. Because here, people don't come to shop: Meriam makes sure that the future "parents" are aware of their responsibilities and the cost of adoption. A lot of old fathers and baby cats are waiting for you.

An atypical place for bargain hunting. Vintage pieces galore! If you rummage around, you won't leave empty-handed. Clothes, accessories, books and decorative objects at very attractive prices share the boutique. The difference? It donates its sales to numerous associations, including the Red Cross, the Telethon and the Restos du Coeur! It has even helped finance the purchase of a refrigerated truck for the food bank. And it's all thanks to donations and the volunteers who keep the store running like clockwork. Well done!

Page 33, new books at bargain prices! But how is this possible? Simply with patience: end of series, old editions or surplus stock, as soon as published or imported books are more than 2 years old, the law allows them to be sold at reduced prices. Here, there's something for every age and taste. With 30 metres of shelves, it's impossible not to find something to your liking. However, Camille and Isabelle will be delighted to help you if you need it. And when you know that the store is independent, there's no way you're going to miss out!

There are hats to be had, but you can't find an artisan milliner-hatter on every street corner. So we can show off a little, because in Caen, we've got one! Sold and/or manufactured here with passion and great taste, forget the "pépère gapette" look! At Mr Chapeau, a.k.a. Michel Rousseau, old-fashioned, refined materials take pride of place for modern, elegant pieces. Choose from in-house designs or creations by other milliners, at the request of both men and women. As for us, Monsieur, our hats are off to you!

Solidarity store of second-hand clothes and other daily objects, la Chiffo hires 80 people in reinsertion. Long live anti-waste with these second-hand items, nothing is lost, everything is given and transformed because at La Chiffo we sew! With 24 small hands that create clothes from fabric scraps,upcycling is yours! Donor ? Drop off your unused clothes, they will be sorted and recycled. Their sales will allow the self-financing of the structure. On both sides, you participate in the sustainability of this great place!

Papa pique and mama sews (CMPP for insiders), it's first of all the idea of Nam Pham, who at age 20 decides, to pay for his studies, to sell his creations, bars, favorites and other accessories to the printed or liberty on the markets. A few years later, the story was born and it now settled in Caen - and we are delighted! Small and colourful objects, lovely, girly (because it must be admitted, the teacher is more prone to the feminine gente) is spread under your eyes and you can only decompose. In addition to the accessories for hair, you will be able to dénicherez bags, bags, customizable for the Bag & Zip range, scarves and hats, and even fabrics with furthest or milder but equally cute patterns, sold by the metre to make your own creations! Moreover, you will be greeted by the smile of Émilie and his team who will help you make a choice among all these nice things. Let's try!

She knows all about babies. Nadège, a former neonatal nurse, runs this concept store specializing in newborns. Her catalog features brands and accessories exclusively in Rouen, made in France or Europe, and committed to social or environmental causes. You'll be able to buy clothes for toddlers, booties, clever accessories, decorative objects, birth kits and 100% natural cosmetics for baby's well-being. The boutique is brimming with little touches for mothers and pregnant women.

A visit to Élodie Mansuy's home takes you from one era to the next, revisiting the history of fashion. It's a teeming bric-a-brac of feathers, leather and gilt. Pell-mell blouses, belts, pumps, necklaces, handbags, purses, satin pants and hats. Everything is vintage and hand-picked. Jewelry is "upcycled", i.e. recycled and recomposed into a new creation. Even the most inquisitive gentlemen will be able to find the pearl missing from their wardrobe. Ideal for a new look.

Finding a store of electronic cigarettes is not difficult, but still must find the right one! Installed in rue Albert Mahieu, but also having other outlets in the Channel, the Petit Vapoteur is the place you need. It is not only a place of supply, it is more: the accessories necessary to the good functioning of your cigarette, the object in itself, perfumes by tens, but also the council, and the possibility of making your own aroma are so many additional positive points of the place!

As you enter this small boutique overlooking a large square, a gradation of colors comes into view. The Danish brand Colorful Standart offers no fewer than 59 of them. Léa Courteille chose to sell the brand because of its respect for the environment. The cottons are organic, and everything is made in Portugal. All your wardrobe basics are here: classic sweatshirts or cardigans, T-shirts, shirts, tank tops, jumpsuits, skirts, sweaters, scarves... Léa ensures rigorous follow-up of her merchandise, from materials to assembly. An eco-responsible address.

Coming from the Boulingrin clinic, the third veterinary clinic in France to be awarded the silver medal of the "Cat Friendly Clinic" label, the team has now switched to 100% cat care, in a new location in the heart of downtown. Here, Felix will feel at home because everything is done to ensure that his holiness is cared for in optimal conditions: consultation, surgery, blood tests, radiology and ultrasound, but also treatment of behavioral problems or hospitalization. Even the teeth are taken care of here, including scaling!

Ceton is a small town in France that offers a unique hunting experience. Among the hunting activities on offer, the Chasses du Pont Girard is particularly popular. Hunters can take advantage of this opportunity to stalk game in a magnificent natural setting.

We love this independent record shop! L'oeil du Sillon, a vinyl and CD store, offers new and second-hand vinyl in all styles, and at a very reasonable price! An enthusiastic Emmanuel Maillard is delighted with the renewed and growing popularity of vinyl. Ah, the lovely sound of diamonds in the groove has no equal! In the bins, no less than 2,500 records, including some real nuggets. You'll also find film music and books. Bonus: as well as buying, you can also sell your treasures and make a lot of people happy!

This beautiful house, very well known on the peninsula, has existed for decades. More than a simple knitting shop, it is a real fashion house, with its own collections. For women and men, it strives successfully to develop chic, comfortable and, above all, high-quality collections. Inspired by the local landscapes, they are available in Valcanville (where the factory is located), Cherbourg, Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Barneville.

At the foot of the cathedral, in the picturesque rue Saint-Romain, the Rollon bookshop is a quality bookshop. The books on sale are carefully arranged in well-stocked shelves. Local history, comics, science-fiction fantasy, humanities, detective fiction, and sometimes, rare foreign-language items, limited or original editions. The store also sells derivative products such as figurines. Don't forget to pay a visit to the basement, where you'll find even more treasures.

In 2020, Dealer de Coque celebrated its 10th anniversary. Louis now has several employees and apprentices at his side in Dover. And it is not the difficulties linked to the health crisis that have stopped him, on the contrary, he has rethought everything! He has automated the preparation of 600 daily orders, created a new website and, in addition, all his production is done in France. He also digitised the offer intended for professionals and his team was trained on new machines. The result? Better than Asia, his products are 10% cheaper! A real smart guy!

There are happy coincidences like opening a bookstore specialized in black and police literature, just steps from a former prison! A question of atmosphere will think… Yet Bouqui'black does not need this to plunge us into its Polar universe. 1600 references plant the decor of the 60 m 2 bookstore-café-literary, instead of a charming old boutique. Passionate about the genre, you can share a little black around the books, debates and lectures, readings, dedications.

Installed since 4 years in the Saint-Sauveur square, the Khêmia workshop-boutique selects jewels of creators combining tendency and quality. A graduate of the Haute École de Joaillerie de Paris, and with 8 years of experience working for major jewelry houses, Juliette also offers the creation and realization of custom jewelry pieces. In an intimate universe, the young jeweler's boutique highlights rings, bracelets or necklaces with subtlety. Do you want to please or to please yourself? A visit is a must!

In this boutique located in the heart of the city, you can find not only jewelry, but also decorative objects and childcare items. Since July, Marlène has been at the helm of this intimate and confidential concept store, where one feels a bit like at home. To make the difference, the manager relies above all on products made in France and handmade. Between the soft toys for children, the clothes, the wicker baskets and other seasonal decorations, it is the perfect place to find a gift!