Gadgets and unusual objects Ile-De-France

A Paris offers a range of staggered objects, vintage, in urban spirit, to discover the capital under original angles: from the cushions, the Eiffel tower stools, shopping malls "Queen de Paris", "Paris roofs". It is also a mixture of children's objects, with evocative names like strawberry Fraise, Pierrot Gourmand or Haribo, old ashtrays Gypsy or Ricard… On the opposite of items of flea, the store also makes a beautiful share of designer parts. To combine the useful to the pleasant, you will find stool stools: essential, but especially original!

Hello Kitty cushions, "I hate on Monday morning", poker kits, Johnny Halliday posters, rocket lamps… The ground floor of this boutique is full of more or less useful gadgets! Unusual gift ideas in all cases. In the basement, a range of more traditional decorative objects: plates, cushions, slate, tables. Also note: a rayon radius provided, where you can find the map, blink of a funny or sober eye, which you will add to the gift!

Under the arcades of the Royal Palace, this little boutique is full of music. And not any one, because here it is the temple of these small boxes whose crystal notes une a bygone era. Nostalgic, collectors of rare objects or volano of beautiful mechanisms will find here a wide choice from the simplest to the most sophisticated. In beech or walnut wood, with precious or precious pieces, these objects are sometimes decorated with animated characters. Interest is the range of prizes, which allows everyone to leave with a music box under your arm: from 20 to… 5 000 €!

In this toy shop two steps from the th arrondissement town hall, between the Playmobil and other stationery articles, the giant Chatte trône throne. Folie's is a large selection of Hello Kitty items, and lots of small gadgets (mugs, pens, watches…), but especially toys and bags or other suitcases.

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!

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.

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!

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.