Gift ideas London

Whether you're a fan of these chocolate marbles or not, there's always someone in your entourage to give M&M's to. Opened in 2011, the store spans several floors, with all kinds and colors of M&M's, as well as clothing, kitchenware, jewelry and other items featuring the world's most famous peanut. Of course, all this comes at a price... As soon as you enter the street of this famous store, you start to smell the sweet smell that forces you inside. No one can resist.

Since 1760, Hamleys has been a renowned iconic toy store in the city. With seven floors, it's an enchanting realm for children and adults alike, offering a multitude of captivating toys. Events and encounters with iconic characters are regularly organized. The basement is dedicated to the world of Harry Potter, while Lego fans will find a veritable paradise on site. As one of the world's largest toy stores, get ready to spend some incredible hours at Hamleys!

A very exciting place, a kind of village of the future with many attractive stalls. Pop Brixton is a temporary project that has transformed disused spaces into a real creative space, where restaurateurs and creators are housed in containers. It's the ideal place, in the heart of cool Brixton, to have a drink and enjoy the lively, trendy atmosphere, as well as discovering trendy start-ups. Shows, meetings, workshops, exhibitions and performances are frequently organized.

Also present in France, Muji is unclassifiable. Its speciality is to sell unbranded products and to offer objects made from natural or recycled materials. The idea is popular, and a large clientele is ready to pay a little more for an anonymous product: the very antithesis of the 1980s... You will find notebooks and stationery, aluminium boxes of all sizes, some very simple clothes, Japanese sweets and biscuits, and kitchen items. At Muji, the items have only a sober Japanese label.

A prestigious address, just off Green Park, for tobacco lovers on the go, with a collection of quality cigars from all over the world, as well as accessories for smokers. One of the oldest establishments of its kind in the world, opened by James' J Fox in 1947! Iconic customers include Winston Churchill and Oscar Wilde. The friendly staff are all connoisseurs and will be happy to advise you on your purchases. The best in London, they say.

The famous bear cub from Peru, created by Michael Bond in 1958, has never ceased to be popular in the UK, but today he enjoys true global star status thanks to the series of films released in 2014 and 2017 (the^3rd is planned for 2024). Named after the London railway station where the little bear disembarked in search of a better life, Paddington station is home to a store entirely dedicated to him, offering a variety of original souvenirs linked to Paddington's adventures: cuddly toys, tea tins and sets, toys, clothes, etc.

If you're looking to move beyond electronic games consoles and talking dolls, there's nothing like going back to basics at this charming Covent Garden boutique, with its wide selection of traditional toys handcrafted by real enthusiasts. Discover the beauty of Russian dolls, puppets, cut-out cardboard or wooden figurines, to the delight of little ones... This is one of the most beautiful toy stores you'll ever see.

A very English address. Founded in 1830, James Smith is one of the few, if not the only, store where you can buy a proper umbrella. The store is beautiful and offers a wide selection of models with a very British elegance. Apple, maple, ash, cherry, rose, rush wood handles, take your pick, but remember that for any self-respecting gentleman, the fabric must be black. What better gift to bring back from London than an umbrella? It's a useful gift that will come in handy right on the spot.

This boutique takes us back to the days when pipes were an essential part of London society. Founded in 1815, Segar & Snuff is one of the few of its kind to have survived the passage of time. The doors of this temple are well guarded by a wooden statue of a Highlander with a look recognizable from afar. Inside, you'll discover pipes of various sizes and qualities, as well as tobacco and cigars. Not forgetting modern cigarettes, and even a few elegant canes to complete your look.

This magnificent boutique-workshop with its adjoining museum will make your eyes water. Run by the same family since 1954 (the^4th generation is now at the helm), GOJ is an Ali Baba's cave of art lighting. Pieces manufactured on site have appeared in numerous films, including Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut, TheDark Knight and Mission Impossible. Not to be missed on your visit to London, GOJ transports you into a world where light is sublimated and cinema its auxiliary.

This little coffee shop is located just outside St John's Wood tube station, a stone's throw from Abbey Road studios and the famous crosswalk, offering a haven to all fans who come to the area. Indeed, St John's Wood is rather residential, and outside Abbey Road, there's not much to do. So pop in for a coffee and croissant or a delicious cookie, and pick up a few souvenirs: t-shirts, postcards, bags or even magazines dedicated to the UK's four most famous boys.