The best fashion and gift stores Midi-Pyrénées

Le Kairn is a unique combination of an eclectic bookshop with over 8,000 titles and a cosy bistro offering creative cuisine. You'll find a selection of books focusing on nature and world cultures, while the bistro menu varies according to the season and new arrivals. Le Kairn is also a lively cultural space, thanks to the association Le Sentier des Mots, which organizes a variety of literary meetings and workshops. This atypical place welcomes the curious, gourmets and culture lovers!

Le Presse Papier is one of those shops that are a pleasure to see at a time when many are disappearing, swallowed up by mass distribution. Literature, detective stories, science fiction, romance novels, you can find everything and if the book you really want is not there, it arrives in a few days. Young parents will appreciate the beautiful children's section, and nerds will appreciate the collection of classics. And the little extra that makes the difference is that there is a real bookseller with whom you can talk for hours. Long live sharing and culture!

Martine Argellies created her workshop in 1981. Through her skills in woodworking, acoustics, history and decoration of the harpsichord, she "makes wood and iron learn to sing". In her workshop, she produces her instruments from plans of instruments of the ^17th and ^18th centuries, from different schools of construction, whose cases are produced in solid wood, in the species of the original instruments. The workshop also hosts concerts.

Already the name of the bookshop has something surreal about it. We like Jean-Luc and his books before entering. The place is not very big but you can find everything, we particularly liked the film and photography section, which is full of real nuggets. The difference between a bookstore and a book department in a supermarket is a bit like the difference between a hot spot and a bakery. In a bookstore, as in a bakery, you are dealing with someone who knows his or her job and will always be happy to give advice!

Le Petit Futé simply fell in love with this shop. But what does this have to do with modern art? It would be forgetting that Picasso's inspiration when he created cubism was partly fed by African art! Véronique, the creator of the gallery, has travelled all over West Africa in a bush taxi and has brought back from her travels a passion for Tuareg art and sculptures from the Dogon country. Facing the Museum of Modern Art, Fabrice, his son, welcomes you to the gallery. Whether you are a neophyte or a connoisseur, it is a treat for the eyes.

To leave with peace of mind for a day, a vacation or for any other obligation, Miaou 4 Pattes is a collective boarding house exclusively for felines that will take good care of your cat. The place is calm and shaded, with a cottage dedicated to the hairballs as well as a large outdoor enclosure. It is possible to isolate one or more animals that need it. Supervision is regular and food is included in the package.

If you're looking for quality brands for your pet, Maxi Zoo is the place to go. Within its walls and on the Internet, the company displays hundreds of references related to animal nutrition and well-being. It's even possible to buy a new friend, as the store sells small mammals, reptiles, fish and birds. Regularly, you can have your pet's portrait taken by a specialized photographer during an on-site animation.

Alexis, Daniel and Dominique have sealed their friendship in this brand of casual chic clothing made in Aveyron. As complicit as they are complementary, the three friends have chosen to interpret the symbols and values of the department in a collection of clothing and accessories for men and women. Trousers, shorts, t-shirts, shirts and polo shirts are made of noble materials, which give the collection, embellished with a "bee" coat of arms, a trendy and quality look. On sale in the shops in Rodez and Laguiole, as well as on the website.

Sophie Cépière is the heir to a line of talented little hands - from weaver to tailor, from spinner to hosiery maker - who bequeathed her a gift for sewing and her taste for beautiful materials. Since 2008, Sophie has been designing pieces - trousers, dresses, jackets, tunics, accessories - in 100% natural knitwear. She sources raw linen from the North of France, and finds top-of-the-range merino wool in Italy and buttons made of wood, horn or metal from a manufacturer in the Jura region. For the rest, she practices "Made in Aveyron" in her workshop.

René-François Le Bail is a former jouster reconverted in the art of the pavois of Sète. Now an authentic artist, this heritage and woodworking enthusiast makes pavois, i.e. wooden shields used by jousters during the Languedoc jousts. They can be personalized according to your desires from photographs, drawings, names. Among his creations, the Ricard bulwark (with a compartment-bar) made the buzz! Among the personalities who own his works are... the Pope! Price on request.

Just a stone's throw from Les Carmes, the Artisans du Monde shop, created in 1974, has chosen to develop fair trade and solidarity in order to help populations in difficulty. Here, you will find all kinds of objects to offer for a birthday gift or for Christmas and make people happy! On the shelves, jewellery and stoles, bags and bowls, incense and toys, coffee, condiments and spices... are made by craftsmen living all over the world and are presented by volunteers! The interest of buying here is to make a solidarity purchase in addition to having the assurance that the producers and artisans are paid decently and can live from their work. Be a Committed Crafty!

Specialized religious bookstore with an important collection of Catholic books but also shelves of Protestant, Orthodox, Judaic, Islamic and other diverse religions. Plus a small offer of general literature, the sale of religious objects and monastic crafts. The website is also very detailed and offers an overview of what the network can offer. You will also find a calendar of meetings organized in this bookshop or elsewhere in the network of booksellers.

"You want to change the world? Start by changing your underwear! "For that, thank Le Slip Français! As usual, this brand, 100% made in France, has imagined the name of its boutique in relation to its host city: Le Slip de mon Aix for Aix-en-Provence, La Baraque à Slips for Lille, Abbesses ton Slip for the Parisian district of the same name... and therefore La Capitole du Slip for the lucky Toulouse inhabitants! Welcome to the world of underpants! But not only. For her and for him, the ranges of underwear, swimsuits and accessories of our intimate life (such as Charentaises) are completed by a line of casual clothes.

Eco, deco, tea & Co: Catherine's store is halfway between deco, well being, artists and craftsmen place, cosy tea room next to the bookshop. In short, the place is worthy of an inventory in the Prevert, we feel good there. The selection is rigorous to have the most ethical articles possible, from fair trade. The colors and the choice of materials are original. India, Vietnam, Nepal, South Africa: we travel through fabrics, jewelry, pottery, dishes, and we also appreciate the local crafts. It's a pleasure to shop here!

Waldenzone welcomes lovers of books and words to the village of La Redorte. In this independent bookshop, you'll find a vast literary department, with sections dedicated to art, philosophy, spirituality and various alternative currents. You'll also find books on health, travel, theater and more. Curious and eclectic minds are sure to find what they're looking for in this store, where you can browse, browse and discover. And when you're out and about in this beautiful region, don't miss the chance to meet Manaly, who will be happy to satisfy your desire for rich and unusual reading material.

In the long street of Verdun, one takes an instant breath when pushing the door of Berthe: the effect is immediate, one wants to buy everything to do good to his house and the planet. You can also attend the ecological workshops as they are nice and for all ages... At the store level, all the products are fair trade or recycled, you can also find products made by the store, like the Bath Milk made in "Berthe aux Pâquerettes" with a subtle and bewitching smell, magic powder with oats...

In Ariège, Pascal Jusot has been perpetuating the tradition of making wooden clogs and Bethmale clogs with their long tapered tips for forty years. He also offers decorative objects on the theme of the clog and makes reproductions of traditional objects such as the lerou or the skimmer spoon. Don't hesitate to stop by his workshop for a guided tour to discover the different stages in the making of these incredible Bethmale clogs.

Maison Pantuna was born from the meeting of Hervé and Benoît Barba with François Roques. Together, they create solid and sustainable leather sneakers from sea waste. Their 3 models have a story. The "Camina" model (meaning "to walk" in Occitan) is authentic and robust. the "Marage" (meaning "beach" in Occitan) is a minimalist, sleek model and the "Virado" (meaning "hike" in Provencal) is the sportiest model in their collection. The online store offers other fashion items made from tuna leather.

In Bagnols-sur-Cèze, Emmanuel and Pierre welcome you to the Librairie Occitane. Created in 1967 by Ève Resserre, a young graduate of the faculty of literature in Montpellier, it was taken over several times before being managed by Emmanuel in 2019, wishing to participate in the cultural development of the city. With its many sections, you will inevitably find your happiness. The bookstore regularly hosts authors and speakers for book signings, you can be kept informed of events on the Facebook page of the bookstore.

Fouta means bath sheet in Arabic. And it is much better than the sponge to wipe, not to mention the sand that sticks to the towel. This very trendy product is declined in beautiful patterns and made in a traditional way in Tunisia... We say bravo to a whole family in the business for 35 years! The collections evolve each year according to the trends and the demand. The shop makes us think of a rainbow, everything is so beautiful and colorful, and then what a welcome - with the heart! Le Petit Futé throws in the towel. Long live the foutas!

With a more ethical and responsible vision of sportswear, Nicolas Gomarir is launching Maillot Français in 2019. The company designs their entire range in their workshop in Perpignan, from the development of the design, to the assembly and sewing of the fabric pieces. The jerseys are customizable and are aimed at all sports clubs: rugby, basketball, running, soccer, sailing, E-sport ... but also to individuals on the online store. Inside the jerseys, printed on the label, you can even find the photo of the seamstress who designed it!

The ski rental shop in Cauterets is located in the shopping street of mouths at 25 metres from the Crossroads Mountain and the halles. From the station, you have regular shuttles that take you directly to the bus station in Cauterets. From there, you go up the street to get to the Tourist Office and you will pass in front of the shop. Car parks nearby.

Basics, trendy and original collections, quality... at very smart prices! This is what the shop Le Dressing des Filles offers, which is a great success with Toulouse women. Its selection of fashion items is in the image of today's women who like to change their style according to circumstances or their desires. Classic lines for professional life, more casual for weekends or trendy for chic evenings! Trust our sales consultants, true experts in trends, who will help you find the size, model and cut that will suit you to your heart's content! A friendly welcome, which doesn't spoil anything!

Kilostock is the last of the second-hand shops in the Exchange District and stands out for its special concept: you pay by weight! A shop covering 200 m² and a maximum choice of clothing for men and women, suitable for all ages and styles. Second-hand clothes in good condition, permanent arrivals that are in line with the current trend and the weather of the day. Coat when the first frosts arrive, vintage 80's skiwear to shine on the slopes, light flowery dresses for the return of the good weather or crazy sixties outfit for a theme evening with friends. Here you'll find kilos of outfits to make less smart friends pale with envy!

A second-hand shop, but a quality second-hand shop, that's the concept that Jet Rag Vintage offers you. No clutter, tangled bins, crumpled clothes in this beautifully organized shop. Toulouse's vintage fashion and second-hand enthusiasts have understood this. We are here in a high place of the nippe located in the trendy clothing district, a stone's throw from the stock exchange. As a result, the retro items are rather high-end and sometimes with beautiful signatures. All the pieces are in excellent condition. It is necessary to come regularly to find its rare pearl because the arrivals are regular. Good bargains... at a very smart price!

If you want to go on a day trip, a vacation for a month or a week without your four-legged friend, there is the Pension des Amandiers. Nathalie, Cyril, Alexandre and Clarisse will be happy to welcome your pet in this place in the middle of nature, secured and guarded 24 hours a day. Dogs, cats, rabbits or ferrets are received under certain conditions: vaccines, puçage, sterilization, insurance certificate, behavioral evaluation... The team, passionate about animals, will then take care of them so that everyone has a good stay.

"Offer 2 for 1": 1 pack rented = 1 pack offered + the loan of the helmet offered! Service of experts and the personalised advice with numerous amenities (ski and snowboard) renewed and maintained every year. Simple and practical reservation on the website www.ski-republic.com

Treat yourself to the beating heart of Catalonia, treat yourself to a garnet! Au Grenat de Tautavel is a jewelry workshop and member of the highly selective "Confrérie du Grenat de Perpignan", which guarantees traditional assembly in accordance with the Confrérie's charter. In the same spirit, you will be welcomed to visit the mini-museum. In addition to garnet mounted on 18-carat gold, you'll have access to a number of silver jewels with fine stones such as agate, amethyst, topaz... Don't hesitate to enter: the beauty of the jewels is impressive.

This professional photographer specializes in interior and exterior architecture, as well as professional portraiture, social photos, families and portfolios. Bruno Derozier travels in the following departments: 64, 65, 40, 31 and 32.

" Pure "is a multibrand concept area where you can find ready-to-wear, fantaises jewelry, decoration items, household linen, homewear, perfumes, cosmetics… all in brands as varied as Kenzo jewelry, Packages, Guy Laroche, Fuego, Esteban, Durance…

Role-playing games on the table are very popular, and L'As du Roi, a store specializing in various games, has made them its main card among the puzzles, board games, darts or wooden games that you will not find anywhere else in Perpignan. For all tastes and all ages and let's not forget to mention that the store publishes its own games including Le jeu des dés mangeurs. The regularly updated website is very rich in discoveries. Finally, don't hesitate to contact Jérôme so that he can guide you to the game bars.

A few steps from the port, here is an associative store that gathers the creations of several creators and craftsmen of Occitania. We look at the window to start admiring the creations, we push the door to walk between the bevy of small stands with various styles and techniques. You can find jewels, frames, stationery, barrettes and bibs, ceramics, decorative objects, cosmetics and lights... You can look for a little nugget and fill up on local gifts.

The founding of this bookshop dates back to the Liberation! The idea at the time, driven by intellectuals and Resistance fighters, was to bring back into circulation books that had been banned or burnt during the Occupation. So much for setting the scene! Since then, the mission to disseminate cultural heritage has never wavered. Here, you'll find reading material to help you resist the evils of today, such as racism, individualism and consumerism... It's also, of course, a place for cultural encounters, backed up by a comprehensive website.

This general bookshop has been accompanying readers in Cadur for decades. A place of exchange, proximity and a real cultural player in the town, Calligramme is one of the shops that cannot be ignored. A place of passage, of mixing, it regularly invites authors to come and meet their public, or organizes exhibitions within its walls. A fine arts space as well as a manga and comic book room are installed in the basement. With its wooden case and its magnificent spiral staircase, this bookshop is a beauty!

At Wilson Square's Orange Store, you will have all the information to quickly connect your home to the Internet and thus enjoy high speed broadband. In some quarters of Toulouse you will have the choice between ADSL or Fibre Optic connection: find out if your building is well connected! You can soon surf in all simplicity!

If some people around her thought that Sylvie Lacan's idea of opening a real bookstore in her small hometown was far-fetched, she herself never had any doubts. Since 2007, Pont virgule offers French and foreign literature, beautiful books and art books, with a children's section, board games, a gardening and cooking section, not to mention a selection of pretty creative stationery. The two booksellers do their job with passion and the signing evenings with invited authors are real moments of conviviality.

SH like Stéphane Hidé, the bicycle craftsman who runs this store with a wide variety of bikes. Mountain bikes, VTC, city bikes, field bikes or second-hand bikes, you will find a wide range of pedal machines in this passionate shop. Including some models that fold. SH is also surfing on the craze of electric bikes. Lovers of two-wheelers will appreciate French brands such as Arcade, Gitanes, Peugeot will also find their happiness in the "Made in France" range. In addition to the store, the address also includes a repair workshop, but the most and the originality of the address is the electrification of your bike, from 800 €.

The Celestial Bazaar is craftsmanship, vintage and lots of magic. Decoration, but always poetic. On its shelves, you will find everything, old toys, handcrafted creations, both regional crafts, from France, and fair trade, ready-to-wear with notably the Fiancée du Mékong... The shop is also the depository of Exquises Caprines, in other words Rocamadour goat's milk soaps, a small nugget on the rock. As you can see, the Bazar Céleste is a bit like a cave of wonders.

Mister JB and Mister Tom, two enthusiasts of eco-responsible and ethical consumption, have founded their boutique in Toulouse, a concept store offering ecologically correct yet stylish fashion, with shelving featuring recycled furniture. Neïwa is committed to showcasing the finest in responsible, ecological and sustainable fashion. Here you'll find a selection of shoes, accessories and clothing made from organic and fair-trade cotton. These innovative designers create and manufacture products that are certified by independent bodies, guaranteeing low environmental impact and socially equitable manufacturing conditions: certified organic cotton, use of natural fibers and materials, recycling of materials, production processes that comply with fair trade criteria and the International Labor Organization, social reintegration projects. Neïwa's commitments are reinforced by its participation in the "1% for the planet" association, by the reuse of various materials in its point-of-sale layout, and by the use of certified consumables. Among the brands distributed are Faguo, Veja, Maison Labiche, Saint James, Beton Ciré, Brooks, La Sape, Basus, Diadora...

To vadrouiller with four legs or on its two feet, to the city or to the countryside, Patatrac offers you a world filled with colors where the creativity of children's drawings gives life to playful and comfortable clothes. Using printing processes without heavy metals - and as children are hard to cook with fragile skin - the collections are entirely made of organic cotton, naturally soft, resilient and very pleasant for the skin of the smallest.

This 200 m ² boutique is dedicated exclusively to rugby. Here you can find large brands of clothing, but also, especially, rugby equipment for adults and children, accessories, footwear, etc.

Histoire de Famille, or H2F, is a women's ready-to-wear boutique located near the town hall of Mèze. Since 2009, you can find a selection of fashion items, to discover in the store or on the online store. The collections are renewed according to the seasons and the trends of the moment. To add a nice piece to your wardrobe or to make a gift, you can come to this store to find fashionable clothes but also shoes, leather goods and various colorful accessories.

In 1946, Auguste Crambes, a former manufacturer of felt hats in the Aude region, founded the Crambes company with his wife Marie. He revolutionized hat making by creating canvas hats, based on an idea of assembling pieces of fabric on cork. With 200 models of hats and caps, the company also offers the major French luxury brands to have their hats made in Caussade. The company designs more than 50,000 hats per year and you can discover the manufacturing process through a guided tour.

Reclams is a publisher based in Pau, specializing in the Occitan language. The Reclams catalog includes works in Gascon or Languedocien dialect, with all genres represented: children's, literature, detective novels, history, belles livres... Reclams also publishes an Occitan-language literary magazine, which has been published twice a year since 1896. On its pages, you'll find prose as well as poetry, essays and reviews. You can discover their catalog and order from their online store.

In the heart of Gigean hides the workshop of Marine Modillon, art craftswoman, jewelry designer who created the brand Les chipies du Sud in 2014. Long in the art world, it was first through dance that she found a means of expression. Her jewelry, mainly earrings, are refined creations, with various shapes and colors, carefully handcrafted from quality materials. Vegetal or ethnic inspirations, there is something for everyone. You can come and meet her in her workshop.

Maison Lavabre Cadet was once Yves Saint Laurent's favorite glove brand, and was recently acquired by French luxury goods house Camille Fournet. Established in 1946, the Millau workshop still makes bespoke gloves for haute couture houses. Lavabre Cadet's exacting standards and expertise are perfectly in tune with the contemporary values of French luxury that Camille Fournet sought. Lavabre Cadet gloves can be found in numerous luxury boutiques in Paris, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Beijing.

Sébastien Berlinet is a luthier with a passion for music. It is in Canada with Jeremy Hamm that he learned to build, tune and repair guitars. He then created Mélopée in 2016 in the Toulouse region, a luthier's workshop specialized in the manufacture of guitars and ukuleles made for travel. Handcrafted, the instruments are qualitative, with character, pleasant to play and easily transportable. Sébastien also offers workshops to make your own custom ukulele!

Filature du Parc specializes in yarns made from natural and recycled materials, and is one of the market leaders, with a presence in over forty countries. With sixty-five years' experience, this Tarn-based company has acquired recognized and highly-appreciated technique and know-how in the manufacture of classic and fancy carded yarns. With a collection of over forty yarn qualities, ten of which are recycled, the company caters particularly to professionals in the apparel, furniture and industrial knitting markets.

At the foot of the Black Mountain in the Tarn, the Alran company has been perpetuating traditional know-how since 1903. Specialized in goat, calf and buffalo leathers, its products are intended for leather goods, furniture, bookbinding and sheathing, footwear and orthopedics. Today, the company is proud to work hand in hand with major luxury houses, renowned industrialists, but also art craftsmen and young designers.

One Sunday a month, the association Les compagnons du livre invites a dozen book dealers to set up shop on the Place du Pouffre to present their stalls filled with books and old papers. Each time you can discover a new theme: comics, children's books, cinema, photography, black American culture, French and colonial history, humor and caricature, esotericism, religions, oriental philosophies and astrology..