The best fashion and gift stores Rouen

This Japanese art gallery succeeds in bringing the Land of the Rising Sun to Rouen Cathedral. Isabelle and Valérie are on hand to show you their many treasures. A bookshop area offers an overview of literature past and present, with books dedicated to Japan. But the store's specialty remains prints, emblematic of Japanese culture. Uchiwa is committed to making these works accessible through its high-quality prints. Japan will continue to fascinate you.

Here's a beautiful address to visit for a thousand reasons. The concept? A theme ("solar", "ok boomer", "urban beauty") every three months, reflected in objects and items for sale: clothes, candles, perfumes, plants, lamps, vases, notebooks, belts and bow ties... and books. Tables await you for a cup of tea, or to read the newspaper, after taking a look - or more - at the current art exhibition. You'll be greeted with a smile... and shown to the door!

Women's clothing available not only in standard sizes, but also in plus sizes - that's what Boutique de Lya, a much-anticipated store in Rouen, has to offer. In a warm atmosphere, discover unique ready-to-wear collections, with original pieces available from size 34 to size 60. Dresses, tunics, blouses, pants, skirts... Women have pride of place in the perfectly-stocked stalls of this boutique which, far from clichés, caters for people of all morphologies.

Here is a bookshop that bears its name well! Jérémy Dupuis puts within reach of your eyes second-hand books of great material and intellectual quality: French and foreign literature, thrillers and science fiction, children's books and comics, art and regionalism, theatre and poetry. You will find marvels in the humanities section: philosophy, religion, history, as well as old books that will delight lovers of typography and Morocco. The best part? If you are looking for a rare gem, we will find it for you. Outside, there are surprises for 50 cts!

This bookstore, located a stone's throw from the Théâtre des Arts, specializes in comic books. It's a real gold mine, meticulously maintained by Fred and Olivier. Depending on your tastes, they will know how to orientate, guide and advise you to help you discover unknown shores of bubble literature, because they are very passionate! For fans, signing sessions with the authors are organised regularly, and you can find a schedule on the bookshop's Facebook page. So push the door!

This store is packed with games to entertain and amuse, whether you're playing solo or with the family, but also to get your brain working! Depending on your style and mood, you'll discover all the wonders of this store, which is particularly well-stocked with new releases, reissues and great classics: chess, checkers, backgammon, mahjong, cards, darts, puzzles, poker cases, solitaires... You'll also find travel versions, making it the ideal playground for young and old alike.

Here you'll find second-hand clothing for men and women, fashionistas, and vintage enthusiasts alike. Mad Vintage buys second-hand clothing and accessories in good condition from all over the world. You'll find coats from the 70s, sweaters from the 80s and 90s, sportswear, furs, jackets, jeans just the way you like them, knitted sweaters, glasses, bags, and belts... In short, everything to avoid buying new, with cuts that were well thought out... And what's more, it's good for the planet!

Facing the flowery gardens of the Hôtel-de-Ville, the English bookshop is nestled in a beautiful half-timbered house, and will seduce you immediately. To understand a language, there is nothing like immersing yourself in it. This is the challenge launched in 1984 by Jane Fitte and taken up since 2017 by the Jersiais Paul Billington. You will find the great English classics and current releases, DVDs, audio books and board games in English. The bookshop also organises language courses for adults, individually or in groups.

At the corner of rue Saint-Lô and rue Percière, this chic boutique is a mine for lovers of beautiful office objects. You'll find magnificent pens from prestigious brands (Mont Blanc, Cross, Dupont, Waterman, Parker, Pilot or Pelikan), a beautiful range of leather goods (computer bags, wallets, purses, cigarette cases or kits), as well as all the work accessories and many gift ideas (clock radios, lighters or Faber-Castel pencil cases). A warm welcome and sound advice will help you make the right choice. A place where people come back from generation to generation to offer objects that last.

On Rue Saint-Romain, this framing workshop is also a print store. Here you'll admire magnificent views of Rouen, Dieppe, and Étretat by local artists from different periods. Some of the engravings are current, while others are much older, sometimes dating back to the ^18th century. You may not realize it, but Rouen is the most engraved city after Paris, due to its historical influence and monuments. A good opportunity to treat yourself to a beautiful representation of the city of a hundred steeples, or to give one as a gift.

Close to the Kindarena, Docks 76 is a major shopping centre on the Right Bank, designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte on former port wasteland. Spacious, modern and imposing, the building gives a futuristic impression, especially from the inside. The 36,000 m² space houses a multiplex cinema, restaurants and cafés/tea rooms, a 1,000-space parking lot, a new covered market with 25 food shops and some 80 boutiques dedicated to fashion, beauty, services and leisure.

With your brands, all those wishing to dress with big brands clothing for the whole family. No need to call Rothschild or to be director of Banque de France. This boutique is made for those who don't necessarily have the means to shop in big stores. For your Brands, you can choose from the entries of the tee shirts, trousers or sweaters (Levi's, Liberto, Petit Boat…). Ideal for refaire your wardrobe at less cost.

L'Armitière is an address that cannot be ignored. You will find here all the latest publications: French and foreign literature, detective stories, essays, history, sociology, comics and graphic novels, tourism... You will be drawn by the many shelves of this refurbished building, which offers a warm atmosphere, and you will be able to leaf through a book in an armchair. On the ground floor, you will find the children's area, the stationery shop and the press. What's more? The meetings with the authors, a real pleasure for all lovers of literature.

The Rouen Saint-Sever shopping centre is one of the busiest places on the left bank. And for good reason: on two floors there are some 100 shops, ranging from travel shops to the biggest clothing brands, as well as a supermarket, restaurants, a cinema, a media library... In short, you can do everything here, and find everything! Bright, spacious and modern since its recent renovation, the shopping centre is the perfect place to enjoy a day's shopping before ending up on a café terrace.

For almost forty years, Guy Lefèvre has been caring for your soles and leathers. Court shoes, ankle boots and moccasins hold no secrets for this artisan magician, who brings your shoes back to life. His love of his craft and impeccable service have earned him an unfailing reputation. Certified Heschung and Saphir Médaille d'or 1925, he also offers accessories and care products for shoes and furnishings. Note the beautiful sign on a painted wrought-iron gallows.

The Volpe family is shoemakers from father to son. Robin learned his trade from his father, who himself ran a store in Évreux. His shop is located in the heart of Rouen's shopping centre and is Paraboot approved. All shoes are cared for here, as well as bags, leather garments, riding gear and motorcycle jackets. Repair rather than throw away: it's good for the environment and your wallet. Work is synonymous with passion and know-how: rest assured that your items are in good hands.

Maison Blondie is the home of fine objects. Three times a year, a new collection is presented, featuring creations by some thirty talented men and women. And you'll find absolutely everything you need for everyday life: ceramics, candleholders, jewelry, bags and wallets, accessories, illustrations, cushions, stationery... But also a lovely selection of vintage furniture from the 1950s to the 1970s... And it's all sustainable! A beautiful address. And for the curious, the Instagram account lists the name of each designer.

Once thought dead, vinyl is back with a vengeance. As more and more households re-equip themselves with turntables, it's the perfect opportunity to unearth in the bins a gift idea or the rare pearl for your own collection, whether second-hand or reissued. Whether you're a fan of the sixties, the seventies or more contemporary bands, you'll find a wide range of rock genres, as well as soul, funk, punk, new wave, reggae, not forgetting rap and hip-hop. Connoisseurs of the local scene will recognize the local bands.

This colorful boutique reveals a world of charm and fantasy, dedicated to second-hand clothing. Here, bubbly Justine Groult invites her customers above all to have fun, indulge themselves and feel good in what they're wearing. There's something for every size, from grandmother to little girl. Those who love color, polka dots and original patterns will be delighted.

Sewing workshops organized by Justine once a month enable participants to make trendy and useful accessories.

This shop is entirely dedicated to the world of Harry Potter. You will find there absolutely all the objects related to the famous saga created by J. K. Rowling: figurines, mugs, magic wands, Bellatrix Lestrange's dagger, Hermione's skirt, chess sets, pop of patronus, playing cards, advent calendars with jewels and other glass balls... Of course, there are also the books, the original texts, but also declined in pop up, illustrated, guides... In short, what more can be said except that the address is very successful!