Album Comics

Album Comics is the king of comic shops in Paris, stocking everything from American DC and Marvel titles to popular Japanese manga and beloved French BD. They also carry all sorts of geeky merchandise, and you might catch book signings or spot collectable limited-edition items while you’re there.

• Web:

  www.albumcomics.com/en

• Address:

  67 Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 53 10 00 60

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 11am–7pm

• Subway:

  The closest Metro stations to Album Comics are Réaumur-Sébastopol (Lines 3, 4) and Arts et Métiers (Lines 3, 11).

Artazart

On the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, Artazart combines Paris's love of books with its passion for design. It is a palace of coffee-table tomes, with everything from fashion and photography to illustrations and children's books. The small art gallery section also showcases works by local talents.

• Web:

  https://artazart.com/en

• E-mail:

  info@artazart.com

• Address:

  83 Quai de Valmy, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 40 40 24 00

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10:30am–7:30pm

Carrousel du Louvre

Located beneath the iconic Louvre Museum, the Carrousel du Louvre offers a unique and sophisticated shopping experience in the heart of Paris. You'll find a diverse range of boutiques and shops, showcasing a blend of high-end French and international brands, from fashion and jewellery to beauty products and gifts. It’s also home to the inverted glass pyramid made famous by The Da Vinci Code.

• Web:

  www.westfield.com/fr/france/carrouseldulouvre

• Address:

  99 Rue de Rivoli, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 143 16 47 10

• Subway:

  The closest Metro station to Carrousel du Louvre is Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre (Lines 1 and 7).

Champs-Élysées

Champs-Élysées is a charming and historic thoroughfare, famous worldwide for its upscale shopping options. The long avenue is lined with a mix of high-end and flagship stores from renowned French and international brands. You’ll find Cartier, Dior, Guerlain, and Louis Vuitton, along with malls like Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées and Galerie des Champs. For something more casual, there’s Zara and a large Sephora for beauty lovers. But Champs-Élysées isn’t just about shopping — cafés, theatres, and a buzzing atmosphere make it a classic Paris experience.

• Address:

  Champs-Élysées

• Subway:

  The closest Metro stations to Champs-Élysées are Charles de Gaulle–Étoile (Lines 1, 2, 6) and Franklin D. Roosevelt (Lines 1, 9).

Galerie Vivienne

Opened in 1823 and listed as a historic monument since 1974, Galerie Vivienne is one of Paris’s most charming covered passages. Tucked away in the quiet 2nd arrondissement near the Palais Royal, it’s famous for its beautiful neoclassical décor, colourful mosaic floors, and a glass roof that floods the space with natural light. It's home to a mix of refined shops: stylish boutiques, bookshops, wine cellars, tea rooms, and classic Parisian restaurants.

• Web:

  www.galerie-vivienne.com

• Address:

  4 Rue des Petits Champs, Paris

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–8pm

• Subway:

  The closest Metro stations to Galerie Vivienne are Bourse (Line 3) and Grands Boulevards (Lines 8 and 9).

Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette is an upscale French department store chain with more than 50 locations in France as well as in Dubai, Beijing, Shanghai and Doha. Its flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann is a Paris institution, and its art nouveau glass dome alone is a showstopper. Alongside the big names in fashion and cosmetics, you’ll find Europe’s largest men’s department, a contemporary art gallery, plenty of cafés, and a rooftop terrace with one of the best free views in the city.

• Web:

  https://haussmann.galerieslafayette.com/en

• Address:

  40 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 42 82 34 56

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–8:30pm, Sun 11am–8pm

• Subway:

  The closest Metro stations are Chaussée d’Antin – La Fayette (Lines 7 and 9), Opéra (Lines 3, 7, and 8), and Trinité – d’Estienne d’Orves (Line 12).