Gift ideas Ile-De-France

Christian Verscheure opened an atypical shop in the square of the Dealers, unique in Versailles and in the region. Small, it attracts many curious people who come to admire objects of Roman archaeology, ancient toys, a unique collection of antique oil lamps, antique weapons… A real museum-in-sum, from which it was somewhat nostalgic to have recovered the small boat that was sailed on the basins or the train that was received as a gift for its birthday. Everyone finds at least one object he has known. And if there is a time to visit the shop, it's that of the Year-end celebrations. Christian decorated and animates his trains. Magical!

Villa Cyrano was founded in 1999 by two interior designers with a passion for design and travel. Exploring the region, they fell in love with Barbizon, between the picturesque plain and the Fontainebleau forest. And it was in the former studio of painter Felix Ziem that they set down their suitcases full of memories, ideas and desires. For over 20 years now, they've been creating a veritable cabinet of curiosities, assembling works of art, handicrafts and design pieces... a highly successful mix & match ethical selection. A magical place for bargain-hunting!

Caran d'ache, Cartier, Dupont, Montblanc, Waterman, Faber Castel... All brands known for their quality are in this specialist in the instruments to write. Set since 1949, it has managed to develop the letters of nobility thanks to a fine selection of products and with a warm and friendly. The property offers the after-sales service on site or sends in the workshops in case of major repairss. The love of art holds the top of the pavé here. You will have understood, this excellent restaurant is to visit urgently!

Among the leading figures in the design of the past century, Patrick Seguin is located in his extraordinary showroom, a stone's throw from the Bastille since 1989. The works presented here are still exceptional. It is not by chance that such prestigious names as Jean Prove, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Royère, Le Corbusier, Alexandre Noll, Georges Jouve or Serge Splash have been revealed by this place at international level. The most emblematic furniture is that these designers are presented, most of them dating back to the s. Exhibitions are regularly organized between these walls.

An extraordinary showroom. Philippe Boulet invented a new way of creating an atmosphere and giving life to a space. How? Through light furniture with changing colors on order, operating with an incorporated electronic system. The chairs continuously move from the apple green to the sweet pink by the turquoise blue, the lights of the chairs extend up to the armrests and the consoles are flashing or are characterized with light tray. Better: with the Louis Dixmil collection, the chairs and all the creations of an MP 3 card can be integrated into the audio atmosphere of the light atmosphere. Nothing here leaves indifferent. A real magic getaway.

A beautiful showroom celebrating every day the successful marriage between assise and design furniture. Here you will be able to admire an impressive collection of anodized, painted, shiny or matte aluminum chairs, but also chrome-plated and simulated leather or epoxy chairs. Rather for communities, some of the banks sold here can also find a place at home. Like this superb model Every Sofa or the one called the Poet, which is owed to Alfredo Haberli. Many stools, whether on file or not, are also available, along with a beautiful set of office seats, with often futuristic look. So many seats, but also many high or low tables, very elegant and avant-garde, too.

In a beautiful space, come and discover Yamakado, a Franco-Japanese house. Born in 1986, it is the fruit of the passion of Agnes and Hiroyuki Yamakado for decoration. You can discover furniture both design and practice made in Pays de la Loire. A strong nomadic spirit is blowing on the adjustable creations. Chairs with eccentric colours are filled with seats that are much more flexible. As for végétalisés walls, they are simply irresistible.

These three Parisian showrooms bring together the greatest names of contemporary design. The visitor walks between the Rond round Canapé signed Patricia Urquiola, the Victoria & Albert orange of Ron Arad, the Srtiped Tovalo Tovalo table, the Brésiliens Brazilian Des Chair, or the Philippe Starck Bureau office. Among the objects, the Abstrait dog and the portemanteau adorned with colored balls of Charles and Ray Eames are cracks.

An indispensable address for design buffs.

Mathilde Baralhé offers in its showroom in an ancient industrial court of the th century a superb exhibition space for works by contemporary artists and designers. The creations it publishes itself. The choice ranges from - almost - classical, as with this «Luis Luis» armchair, to the ultra contemporary, with a stainless steel flip chair incorporating small storage lockers. We visit this place as a true museum of design, the audacity of some pieces presented alongside the elegance and sobriety of other furniture. Allergic to trends.

A showcase of Philippe Starck's creations for several years, this showroom now offers a wider panel of design furniture. Next to the "Broadway" chair, we discover the "Impossible's Flesh" in resin and the "Jenette" chair of the Campana Brothers (Edra). The safe values, like Le Corbusier, Gaetano Pesce and Eero Arnio, alongside young talents like the Belgian Xavier Lust. That Philippe Starck's fans reassure himself: The house still offers its latest creations, like its ear mirror (XO) and its black dimpled dimpled Moor (e) (Driade).

These two superb showroom Parisian exhibit a wide choice of by designer furniture, Edra Artemide or Moooi. In the image of this amazing lamp with Atonium suspension in the shape of flowers, lamps located at each end of the "petals". Other attractions: the lamp with suspension "Copper Shade" which looks like an enormous ball of Christmas with its effect tinted mirror and white bench "fiberglass E-Turn lacquered". The accessories decor want to be very high-tech, like the stunning multi-grip Multipot, allowing you to hide the cables. On site, you have a consulting service led by interior designers.

Triode is an editor of luminaires and presents in his showroom original and ever-repeated creations of contemporary artists. The Louix chandelier is now well known from a laser-cut metal sheet designed by Mahmoud Akram, or the very poetic Swiss Ballons Ballons Ballons, composed of 25 balls made of blown glass. A furniture retailer from the famous Danish designer Finn Juhl, or even from the Brazilian Sergio Rodrigues, Triode also exposes young contemporary designers. For a year, Triode has also exhibited American designers and wants to become a showcase for the design of the Atlantic in Paris.

A magnificent showroom to discover the work and know-how of a team of highly qualified interior architects. Since 1959, Pierre Perrigault, founder of Furniture and Functions, selects for you the contemporary furniture cream combining elegance and innovation. Images published by Cassina, Zanotta or Edra. The greatest names of the design are gathered here with references such as Konstantin Grcic, Charles & Ray Eames, Patricia Urquiola, Pierre Paulin and Arne Jacobsen. Design buffs come here to find tables, armchairs, sofas, luminaires, beds and other storage furniture. In one word: ultratendance furniture that can be found in the whole house.

Founded more than years ago by Elisabeth Delacarte, this contemporary gallery wanted to differentiate itself from the ubiquitous industrial design in the s. How? By exposing only works born of the know-how of artisans of art. Like the sculptures of Mark Brazier-Jones that combine bronze, glass, stones, crystals, metals and fabric. And the small series of mirrors, lamps and jewelry boxes of Pierre Deltombe. Franck Evennou's achievements also take a look, including clothes, candleholder, mirrors and firewalls. The most original models? Chairs with files shaped as angel wings or Pegasus.

Buffets, chairs, sofas but also small furnishings… La Verrière is a beautiful boutique where it is pleasant to indulge in a. The luminaires are chosen with a lot of taste. It is difficult to resist them or not to crack for one of the many pieces of transparent furniture. Design, originality and quality require the prices to be quite high. Small stock exchanges will still be able to enjoy the small objects (mirrors, frames, vases, etc.).

It is our responsibility to warn you… Here, the blue cards are overheating. Not that the selection of products is expensive, no, no. Let's say that the choice is so varied and the objects so tempting, that it is almost impossible not to crack! Lighting, towels, beds, chairs, crockery… On most objects, one wonders how the creators could think about it. Everything is original, "never seen" and terribly glamorous. You'll have been warned!

This is a very original boutique! Imagine that you can find Australian, New Zealand and Pacific islands products there. A great opportunity to travel and discover a different taste of flavours. Besides food from there, you can offer clothing, jewelry, and even stroll through the bookstore area, etc. Sportsmen will also appreciate the products derived from the famous All Blacks. As you will understand, this address is a great opportunity to travel without moving from Paris.

Located in the heart of Paris, this boutique boutique contains many treasures. Individuals and professionals are eager to discover the new features on the largest international lounges. From classical stationery to the most trend, you will necessarily find what you have sought. You will also be able to carry out all your printing work, whether it be visiting cards, correspondence or part. All custom buffers can also be ordered.

Return in force of Persona Politkovskaya, designer furniture shop, with two galleries, near the Place des Victoires; one offers a collection of Tolix furniture of an industrial character, steel, aluminium and concrete, while the second presents a line of furniture, objects and luminaires with a pointed design. A nice alternative to Ikéa and Habitat, certainly a little more expensive, but more original. Possibility of correspondence on the website.

Decoration shop, art of living, medium and high-end design.

A fun and fun boutique shop. Mail sale via the website.

Emmanuel and Cedric are making exceptional exceptional kitchens that will meet all your practical, emotional and aesthetic expectations. Superb combination of lacquer, aluminum and glass, contrasting with precious wood veneers, integrating Hi-Fi and TV, making cooking a design and professional room, and especially a living room. 3 D rendering software to preview a picture of future cooking. Inevitably, the price is felt, but the exception and customization are at that price.

A decoration shop where you can find many original, even rare gifts at reasonable prices.

This boutique of furniture and furnishings in the heart of the Marais has evolved from exotic wood to modern, but the whole is a mixed mixture that extends from the toilet cover to the glass and steel console by the scent of interior. But the interior is great, and some original articles can be found there. Not necessarily within everyone's reach.

Ceramics, porcelain, wood, bamboo, the products offered by this boutique of furniture and decorative objects are made of noble materials and often eco-friendly. Lamps, clocks, cutlery and other low tables are not lacking in originality or class. Here we find what we find nowhere else. Just see the natural attraction of the window on passers-by to persuade them. Prices are generally high, but a few cases can be found.

That real vintage in this shop, no imitation. Inevitably, prices are felt but there are real rarities in furniture and decorative objects: from the Playmobil waist XXL statue to the metal shelf passing through the Star Trek bench.

Store showroom of modern objects and furniture very original, luminaires, bathroom and kitchen Lago (exclusive to Paris), suspended bedding, sofa, miroiterie Starck. Top of the line. Installation and/or fixation, home travel, estimate and 3 D modelling, payment in 10 times free.

The motto of the By Matao boutique speaks for itself: " We create, personalize… your gift is unique ". Two very nice sisters, Marie-Caroline and Charlotte, have been on this beautiful adventure for several years. A wide choice of personalization gifts is proposed: makeup kits, shopping bags, jewelry, household linen and even key door holders. All desires are represented and all budgets respected.

Formerly on the Champs-Elysées, the French Apartment has just moved permanently in the Marais. It's really well decorated and the concept is very original, because it's a real apartment where you can buy everything down to the chair where you sit. It pays homage to the good hexagonal taste since it is filled with beautiful things, from decoration to cosmetics through tableware or leather goods (among many examples). The boutique-loft offers only made in France. You will stroll through it exactly like in an apartment: bedroom, dressing room, bathroom or kitchen. You visit, you like, you buy! And it works damn well!

Lavender, almond, olive, cherry flowers, cedar… Here are some of the colours and scents from Provençal traditions, which you can discover here in many beauty treatments and in some products for home. 

For over 100 years, this famous house has offered women very sumptuous creations. Installed since 1906 on place Vendôme, Van Cleef & Arpels has evolved over the years by innovating and pushing ever forward its amazing and incredible know-how. This prestigious brand has adopted the motifs related to fairy tales. Today, they still expand collections. The finest jewellery owes it numerous patents such as the "Serti mystérieux", developed in 1933 and allowing to create a paving stones without guessing the assembly. In short, you will have understood that here, we are in a place where dreams and glamorous are reinforced by the incomparable magic of stones. The prices are very high, luxury requires. However, it is always pleasant to go and see the windows or even to enter, you will be astonished!

Located right next to the Grange aux dîmes, this is a store for girls! First and foremost, you'll find utilitarian and decorative pottery with naïve designs and bright colors. The pottery is entirely handmade in a workshop just ten minutes from Provins. You'll also find costume and silver jewelry, accessories, bags, scarves and clothes... Little girls will also have their own world: little jewels in wood and pearls, headbands, princess costumes, tableware...

With its number of decorative objects, Chinese trinkets, the display announces color. But it's not counting on the grocery store that, once the gate has gone, can only leave you stunned! Are you preparing an Asian meal? Do you have rice pancakes for nems, soy pancakes for ravioli, flavoured wasabi sesame seeds, tapioca pearls, coconut milk? Did you think of Thai beer Tsinga? In conflict gingenbre? Also, for decoration, or simply to make an original gift, between teapots, tea services, trays, etc., you will have only the embarrassment of choice!

You are here in the calligraphy temple. Whether it's ink, paper, pen, stylographe or other writing tools, nothing is a matter of chance. Point of coffrets any loan or initiation kits: if you want to give a gift to a real passionné of calligraphy, you will need to know what type of writing and support leads you, because each thing chooses to each millimeter. But you can't fool yourself, there's only professional material. The Comptoir des Écritures left the street Quincampoix where it existed as a shop, to develop its remote selling system via the Internet. A new shop will then open, perhaps one day… Note: the high quality of products does not necessarily imply unaffordable tariffs: one can make a very nice gift to a fade of writing from a very small price.

On 4 November 1926, the Hollandsche Eenheidsprijzen Maatschappij Amsterdam (the unique Amsterdam Prize Society), in other words H.E.M.A., opened its first store in Amsterdam. It was then a single price trade: 10, 25 and 50 cents. Two years later, the brand already had ten stores. Starting in 1958, the opening rate of new branches would accelerate, with a view to opening a store in every major city. Currently, there are 500 stores in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. What has attracted consumers is that from the outset, HEMA has been synonymous with simplicity, clarity, quality and honesty. The articles sold by HEMA relate to baby and child, home and decoration, food and kitchen, office, leisure, bedtime, bath, beauty, articles for Her, articles for Him, a service dedicated to the photo… The Dutch claw opened its first Paris shop in 2010. A great success and good news for the Parisians who don't want to venture around the suburbs to equip themselves with home-made equipment and furniture. Hema offers products in the Veine of Ikea, but in a separate, minimalist and zen style. There is everything but big furniture. Candles, crockery, storage boxes, makeup, Christmas decorations, radio alarm clock, well-stocked stationery, coffee makers and up to chocolate bars… A smart address for gift ideas, for relooker a room or simply renewing its kitchen furniture. And an address present everywhere in France: in Arcueil, Claye-Souilly, Marne-la-Vallée, Evry, Bordeaux, Dijon, Le Havre, Lille, Marseille, Rouen, Thionville, Valenciennes… Do not miss the balances that display pst up to 70%!

Some forty designers are distributed by this large boutique in the ^7th arrondissement, opened in 2010 by fashion enthusiast Joëlle Fournier, a stone's throw from the Champ-de-Mars. From Add to Ventcouvert, via American Vintage, Rue Blanche, 120 % Lino, Hache, Laurence Doligné, Ventcouvert, Fanny Blanche, Humanoid, Momoni, Redline, Essentiel, Requins, Pomendère and more. Lovers of original, high-quality pieces are sure to find something to satisfy their shopping desires.

Ah, the Flowers! The place to be for all those who love pretty things and haven't lost their childlike spirit. Seagull or lobster brooches, pop-colored watering cans, tiger patches to stick on your denim jacket, leopard or cactus pins, star-shaped cushions and party hats: it's hard to tell whether you're shopping for yourself or making presents for your little niece. No matter, the pleasure is there! We also come here to find the cutest notebooks in the capital. A world of flowers, of course, but also of plants and animals, each more adorable than the last: we love it.

A festival of colours awaits you in this little boutique. The house specialty? Religious crafts and kitsch, with a host of lucky charms and ex-votos to hang on the walls. You can also decorate your bedroom or living room in the colonial style of the haciendas and typical of Mexico with hand-woven linens. Alongside flashy bags featuring Frida Kahlo, you'll be seduced by the many masks representing symbolic animals. The website also allows you to indulge in the pleasure of shopping.

If there's a paradise for little ones in Paris, it's Pain d'Épice! Antique toys, as picturesque as the heroes in their albums, hundreds of miniatures by the piece, small wooden objects to paint, plush toys... With such marvels, many parents fall back into childhood. People come here for the quality of the products, and for the impeccable welcome. The range of prices and types of toys on offer makes this the perfect place to shop for gifts. There's something for every budget and taste.

This illustrious house has been in existence since 1831, and houses an incredible cabinet of curiosities featuring a wide variety of stuffed animals, whether furred, feathered or scaled. A favorite address for naturalists, collectors and budding botanists alike. You'll come across a zebra, a plate of pinned butterflies, a giant crustacean, a pink flamingo... all on sale, as well as beautiful herbarium material. Even if you're not keen on taxidermy or plant biology, this is a fascinating world!

We love it! His real name is Vincent Sardon, a character with a strong character who became a tampographer later on. What is it about? Quite simply - well, simply, it's quickly said - the creation of stamps, in the purest tradition, with rubber and company. In addition to the undeniable quality, it is also the originality of the messages which makes that, frankly, one remains stuck. It's funny, often corrosive, and the messages passed through these few drops of ink are so funny that we let you visit the website, or the store, to get an idea! Excellent gift idea, Mr. Sardon's stamps are little wonders - unmissable!

We love it. Admittedly, the prices are high and the products are aimed primarily at a tourist clientele, but who cares? The opportunity to take home a little piece of the legendary Moulin Rouge is just too good. We love the spectacular jewelry sets at prices that can go through the roof, and the much more reasonable earrings. In addition to these glamorous creations, you'll find books, T-shirts, small decorative items... It's hard not to give in to the temptation to take home a souvenir!

Ready-to-wear, drinks, books, maps, language methods. You can find everything except beer at the counter of Ireland.

French Touche defines itself as a "gallery of touching objects". The owner, Valérie, is interested in lesser-known designers for whom she has fallen in love. All the objects she selects have a personality of their own: you'll find stickers with bird, butterfly or dandelion motifs, lighting fixtures with anemone motifs or hand-painted ceramics... We love the warm welcome and cheerful atmosphere in this boutique, where showcases are sometimes organized around the wooden piano.

Altermundis is a place to shop, of course, but here, items made in France or made in Europe are meaningful, ethical and, of course, designer. A pioneer in the field of responsible commerce, the brand has expanded and opened a dozen boutiques in Paris. Here, you can indulge in both pleasure and sustainable consumption. And it works! Of course, the rue de Lévis store is no exception to the rule, much to the delight of fans of beautiful, well-made and ethical objects. You'll find eco-design and green high-tech items, as well as gifts and favorites for the home, fashion, leisure and children!

L'Atelier d'une vie is a responsible, artisanal boutique promoting the skills of craftsmen. Every week, you'll discover pieces created by artisans, each with their own unique universe. Their one-of-a-kind creations are on display, making it easy to treat yourself or choose an original gift. In addition to everyday products, jewelry and beautiful objects, you'll also discover a variety of workshops: basketry, sophrology, relaxing sound baths... A wonderful initiative!

The door next to Rob, Menstore is specialized in the Dvds and magazines X. And on this point, it probably is one of the busiest shops. Some accessories, gadgets and lubricants. Exclusive offers and a loyalty card are also available to guests. Catalogue on request and mail order.

Sex shop exclusively gay. A good choice of gadgets (dildos, suite, etc.), lubricants and condoms, aromas, leather accessories, bacs with promotional dvds, guides placed right in front of the cashier. Friendly and professional team. Located in the pedestrian area of the Lombards street, the blue terrace address has existed since 1988. A very wide choice of dvds with everything that is done as a French or foreign label. No less than three new rays. All major labels as well as new productions, distributed at the best prices. For all the accessories, it's like at BHV: we find everything!

An old bike hung in a window, baskets of all sizes and hanging pots to ceilings of the ceiling, the rural atmosphere of the shop reminds the countryside, the meadows and fields filled with ornamental flowers in spring, when nature revives: During the seasons you will find tulips, roses, daffodils, carnations, as well as many plants. A simple gift, but always so fun!

This huge 300 m² concept store is both very "Rive Gauche" and absolutely Bohemian, whatever, it is an important address in the area in which you will be seduced by clothes, bags, jewelleries, baby clothes, scarfs, belts etc. signed by best designers of ready-to-wear clothings.