Paris Handcrafted Shopping Tour

Discover the Parisian shops locals turn to for distinctive gifts and handcrafted finds. This 120-minute Paris handcrafted shopping tour leads you through insider addresses where French craftsmanship, history, and unexpected flavors come together.

Browse two perfumeries, including one specializing in vintage fragrances and another featuring scents created by France’s first female “nose.” Step into an antique tea shop dating to 1692, then explore a boutique selling affordably priced handbags handcrafted in France. A traditional stationery store is an optional stop. Depending on your interests, food-focused discoveries include a chocolate shop blending East and West, a boutique with honeys from around the world, and a celebrated local cheesemaker. Men’s finds include made-to-order leather belts and distinctive engraved pen-knives.

With a small group, you can enjoy a more personal look at the city’s independent shops. Meet on the steps of St. Paul Church in the 4th arrondissement and set out to uncover Paris beyond the familiar storefronts. Join this Paris handcrafted shopping tour to find gifts with a story and experience the city through its local makers and merchants.