Gift ideas Caen

This pretty boutique has grown in size (literally!) to offer even more finds. The mezzanine and the space below are now dedicated to a snack bar and tea room (with Korean specialties). Lee immediately puts you at ease and guides you through her Ali Baba's cave for all budgets: organic cosmetics made in France, trendy decor and pretty fashion pieces... Lee has worked for Véronique Leroy and Givenchy, yes! A real feel-good store that's sure to get you hooked!

Manon and Loïc have not been left in the dark (to inhale is not practical) and are constantly at the forefront. Since 2011, their e-cigarette store is still at the top and now has a larger space to also offer organic CBD infusions. A bar to test the different flavors of e-liquids is available, as well as a 24-hour distributor, the only one in Caen (which works with a personal magnetic card requested in advance at the store).

This famous store continues to write its history with Nathalie and Cyril, its new owners, a nice couple from Cherbourg. Beautiful and surprising this place of decoration where nobody dares to enter for fear of the price! A store like no other, where French and European handmade objects are offered: candles, jewelry, glassware, vases, and also local artists. A store that looks chic and that shocks by its quality-price ratio! Don't forget to have a look at the consoles made by Mr. himself: superb!

Pastel is the brainchild of Jeanne. Here you'll discover all her finds, but not just any finds. Here, you'll find French and European creations and ethical, eco-responsible brands. Decoration, fashion, jewelry, tableware, bold, fun and truly beautiful, all the pieces are respectful of people and the planet, and you'll even find kibble for your pets. We fell for the glasses made from the bottoms of wine bottles( full-onupcycling!) and the pretty bananas made by Jeanne herself.

Who doesn't know the Balto? It's true that, at first glance, it doesn't seem to be of great interest because it's ultra-common. But the address has the merit of being ideally located, open every day until late, even very late in the evening. Here, it's the lair of the Sunday morning scratch game fans or a little coffee before or after the market on the port, that also of the nicotine addicts that will not be missed at midnight, sports fans with the circulation of matches. And if you have a hollow, they also serve a classic, but good, cheap bistro cuisine. It is not a panacea, but it is better than nothing!

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?

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...

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!

With its retro facade, its interior with stones and exposed beams, this concept store dedicated to men presents itself to us with a style. In this place with a friendly and authentic atmosphere, Thomas, its founder, proposes a barber-hairdresser corner, a tattoo shop and a deco and lifestyle space. In this last one, we find care products, decoration, clothes and accessories of eco-responsible and upcycling brands. In short, a place with a real soul that has been designed to offer the visitor a moment just for him!

Stop! This is where you'll find the full range of merchandising items from the famous brand with the little pink shrimp. The brand that spices up all kinds of sauces, especially the humorous ones, Normandy and Normandie, or how to turn clichés on their head! Heula, and its designer Sylvain Guichard-Bichicchi, laughs at the weather, cows, the "Cid", red-cheeked farm girls... The brand showcases the riches of Normandy's heritage and blends in with current events, using a wide range of media with the same playful, quirky touch.

This store, simply named 26 rue Froide (we'll let you guess the address!), plays the card of the black and white decoration. The space is more airy, with a lot of room for posters. The other objects are perfectly displayed on nice furniture. Let the regulars be reassured, the charming Sook-Hyoun Lee is still the owner of the place and continues to propose all her unusual and heterogeneous wonders which are exposed from the window and arouse our curiosity. To please yourself or to make a gift, bet on the 26!

Let yourself be tempted and enter this charming boutique called Deux Heures Seize, the time to indulge in a window shopping session! This concept store is ethical and eco-responsible. The decorative objects, clothes and accessories that dot the store are all labeled with materials that are good for our planet. These nuggets, dozens of different designers (many of them from Normandy!), were found by two sisters, Eva and Romane. One in the store, the other in Paris. Two hours and sixteen minutes is the train time that separates them!

This concept store is dedicated to the men's world. With its neat decoration, elaborated with recycled furniture, the atmosphere is warm and tinged with a certain elegance. Maryline presents a sharp selection of young French and European brands. The store offers products ranging from ready-to-wear to interior decoration, including olive oils and spirits, but always with an emphasis on functionality rather than gadgets. What to find a gift idea to offer or to offer itself!

Useful, chic and timeless, pens are always a pleasure. There's nothing like a beautiful nib to glide across the paper as inspiration strikes. This boutique is a reference in the field: 45 years of experience with, at the helm since 2015, Gilles Le Mesnil. Ballpoint or nib, thin or thicker, the pen that best suits you and your hand is bound to be found here! Prestige brands: Montblanc, Dupont, Cross, Cartier..., small leather goods and superb leather diaries. We'll be back for refills and repairs, or just to say hello..