If you're visiting Paris and planning to go shopping much like every tourist, there are some purchases that you should make as they reflect Paris's flavours,
and unique tastes.
So we list down a few things that you can only buy in Paris and nowhere else. Take a look:
Angelina chocolate
In 1903, the confectioner Antoine Rumpelmayer gave birth to Angelina, a tea room named after his daughter-in-law. Been around for more than a century, Angelina has built a reputation for selling its products exclusively in Paris. The moment it opened in Paris, Angelina was associated with the Parisian elite. In fact, it is said that people like Marcel Proust and Coco Chanel often visited Angelina's salons. So next time you are going to buy chocolates from Angelina in Paris, who knows who you'll bump into.
Buly soap
Jean-Vincent Bully has been a known distiller, perfumer, and cosmetician in Paris since 1803, and he often used exotic flowers. Nowadays, this famous beauty shop focuses on the advances of contemporary cosmetics and uses ancient recipes at the same time. It would not be wrong to say that Buly offers the real virtues of natural ingredients.
Bouquins of Paris
The Bouquinistes of Paris are actually booksellers of antiquarian books (bouquins). They display their large sections of the banks of the Seine and span across the Right Bank at Pont Marie to the Quai du Louvre, while they are seen from the Quai de la Tournelle to Quai Voltaire on the Left Bank. They are known for selling a selection of secondhand literary wonders, and shopping for books along the Seine is an experience in itself.
Parisian tea
Don't miss trying a selection of Comptoirs Richard's naturally perfumed organic tea. It explores the theme of the best landmarks of Paris.
Parisian chocolate
Not just the organic tea, take home Comptoir Richard's unique landmark-themed chocolate in delicious flavours like almond caramel. They also make great souvenirs you can take back home for friends and family.
Rive Gauche, Rive Droite tote bags
These bags are hand-crafted products by Kasia Dietz. They represent the Left and Right Banks of the River Seine, are reversible, and were made entirely in Paris.
Home-made perfume
Visit the Studio des Parfums in Paris to discover perfume-making, and you can also craft your own fragrance. With 150 scented bases, you can select a custom cologne in the tradition of French luxury perfume.
