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THE 10 BEST CONCEPT STORES IN PARIS

The 10 best concept stores in Paris, where culture, fashion, and design converge. It started in Paris. Before Tokyo’s futurism or Brooklyn’s indie curations, the French capital birthed the concept store. In the 1990s, Colette rewrote the rules of retail, fashion, music, art, and design all under one roof. Its spirit lives on in a new wave of stores. As a result, these spots remain essential for tastemakers and curious minds.

CULT CLASSICS

MERCI – 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003

Merci store Paris
Merci’s cult aesthetic in full display, Vintage charm.
Photograph by Louis Lambert.

Housed in a former wallpaper factory, Merci offers curated fashion, home goods, and objects with soul. Its café and used book corner invite slow browsing, while profits support social initiatives.

LECLAIREUR – 40 rue de Sévigné, 75003

A Paris pioneer since 1980, Leclaireur blends fashion, design, and art in immersive, theatrical spaces. Also, the Boissy d’Anglas location features the world’s largest Fornasetti collection and a sharply curated mix of avant-garde labels.

FLEUX – 39 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004

Fleux spans multiple boutiques filled with eclectic homeware, lighting, and lifestyle objects. From playful to poetic, it’s a curated celebration of contemporary living.

FASHION-FIRST

THE BROKEN ARM – 12 rue Perrée, 75003

The Broken Arm curates a refined selection of art books, and lifestyle objects. Moreover, its adjacent café offers seasonal dishes and specialty coffee, blending of style and taste.

nterior of The Broken Arm concept store in Paris, featuring wooden shelves, design books, and minimalist decor.
A quiet corner at The Broken Arm, where curated reads and soft branches echo the store’s minimal spirit. Courtesy of The Broken Arm.

KITH PARIS – 49 rue Pierre Charron, 75008

KITH’s Euro flagship is where hype meets elegance. Moreover, Sadelle’s café adds a taste of New York, serving classic bagels and brunch fare in a polished, airy setting.

Interior courtyard of KITH Paris with a glass roof, white arches, wrought-iron details, and a green wall featuring the KITH logo.
The iconic courtyard of KITH Paris blends industrial New York with Parisian elegance, under a glass canopy and lush vertical garden. Courtesy of KITH

THE NEXT DOOR – 10 rue Beaurepaire, 75010

The Next Door, is a 800m² concept store near République, blending luxury and streetwear with brands like Sacai, CDG, and Stüssy. In addition, it features immersive installations, a sneaker basement, and a café counter for a full lifestyle experience.

DEMAIN RÉTRO – 154 rue du Temple, 75003

A retro-futurist gem in the Marais. Demain Rétro curates bold vintage and emerging designer pieces in a space that feels both nostalgic and new. The selection rooted in a love of street culture.

Inside Demain Rétro, where bold vintage meets sculptural elegance.
Photograph by Louis Lambert.

DESIGNED TO FEEL

MAISON SARAH LAVOINE – 6 Place des Victoires, 75002

A 370 m² flagship designed like a Parisian apartment, seamlessly blending furniture, fashion, and decor in signature hues. Meanwhile, Lala Cuisine offers seasonal dishes in a chic setting. Upstairs, curated spaces showcase the brand’s elegant, colorful aesthetic.

EMPREINTES – 5 rue de Picardie, 75003

This multi-level space showcases over 1,000 French-made pieces—ceramics, jewelry, and furniture, all handcrafted in small series. In addition, Empreintes blends gallery, boutique, and café into a serene celebration of artisanal excellence.

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The light-filled interior of Empreintes, where contemporary craftsmanship meets calm design in the heart of the Marais. Photographer : Louis Lambert

COFFEE & CURIOSITIES

KIS (KEEP IT SECRET) – 65 rue de Bretagne, 75003

A hybrid thrift shop and café in the Marais, offering curated vintage fashion. Meanwhile, the in-house espresso bar draws a loyal local crowd. In other words, KIS blends retro style and slow café culture into one irresistible stop.

WHY PARIS STILL LEADS THE WAY

Concept stores started here, and still feel fresh. Each one reflects not just trends, but a perspective. In conclusion, these stores offer more than goods, they deliver atmosphere, storytelling, and style.

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