For Kids

A convivial space which, as well as books, offers workshops that are as fun for children as they are helpful for adults. 'We really wanted to create a meeting place. Books support a kind of exchange' explains Sylvie, one of the two mums behind the concept. The 75 square meter space hosts musical events, English language courses, birthday afternoon tea parties, chess games and more.

Address: 2 rue Turgot 9e Paris
Phone: 09.53.11.01.61
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-7pm
Access: Tube Anvers

Retro motifs, English flourishes, Japanese ornaments and bright colours abound in this boutique, which specialises in home décor and accessories for children (especially girls) and their mothers. This is the place to invest in a mini 2CV in lacquered wood by Vilac (€12.50), a crocheted doll by Anne-Claire Petit (€30-€55) or an irresistible American style lunchbox (from €13.50). For madame, perhaps a '70s maroon purse with large orange flowers by Blafre (€20) or an arty cushion by La Cerise (€55). Quality and charm are the order of the day in this shop, and during the holiday season, Loulou Addict is also an ideal spot for amateur interior designers to add a touch of Scandinavian chic (not the Ikea variety) to their Christmas decorations by way of a stuffed gremlin or wooden duck.

Address: 25 rue Keller 11e Paris
Phone: 01.49.29.00.61
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, 3pm-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm
Access: Tube Bastille, Ledru-Rollin ou Voltaire

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An Eames elephant sits on a throne in the entrance, accompanied by weeble dolls, a miniature deer and a garden gnome raising his hand. This is Balouga, an unmissable address for those who like design, and that doesn’t mean just adults. For seven years, Véronique Cota has offered a colourful selection of furniture, toys and kids books (up to 12 years of age) in her little shop split over two levels. 

Address: 25 rue des Filles du Calvaire 3e Paris
Phone: 01.42.74.01.49
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12.30pm-7pm, Sat 2pm-7pm
Access: Tube Filles du Calvaire

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An American brand, Milk on the Rocks children’s clothing boutique for kids from 0-14 years old opened its Paris branch in 2005. The seven stylists (and mothers) behind the brand put plenty of pep and colour into the boutique’s wardrobes, giving the garments interesting textures with crochet and other materials. The modern designs were originally created mostly for boys who, a bit like their older counterparts, generally have less of a choice than girls in clothing. But over time, the brand has started to cater to little girls as well.

Address: 7 rue Mézières 6e Paris
Phone: 01.45.49.19.84
Opening hours: From Monday to Saturday 10am-6:30pm

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The fruit of a partnership between Chinese kite designer Pan Gang and Belgian artist Myriam De Loor, this brand catering for children and the home opened in 2003 and specialises in Chinese prints. Nothing here has been left to chance, not even the decoration of the space, which is a mine of ideas. On the shelves you’ll find all sort of fabrics and woven goods with floral patterns, glitter, even pearls. There are accessories for babies (baby sleeping bags, comforters, animal-print flannels) and you’ll also find a multitude of decorative objects as eccentric as they are colourful, from frog kites to silk paper hippopotamus decorations.

Address: 39 rue François Miron 4e Paris
Phone: 01.42.74.57.16
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10.30am-2pm, 3pm-7.30pm
Access: Tube Saint-Paul

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This boutique for mums and babies located in the animated Notre-Dame de Lorette district is founded on good ecological values. All the items are sustainable, from food to toys to baby clothes and bottles. Artisanal baby biscuits are made from almond, soy and rice milk, toys use wood from sustainable forests and recycled cardboard. In terms of clothing, all products are made from sustainable cotton and the dye is certified vegetable dye. There's also a huge range of bio products for baby skin care.

Address: 4 rue Notre-Dame de Lorette 9e Paris
Phone: 01.48.78.09.91
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10am-7.30pm, Sun 10am-2.30pm
Access: Tube Saint-Georges ou Notre-Dame de Lorette

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Housed in an old haberdasher's a stone's throw away from the Odéon theatre, this attractive wood-pannelled boutique is the physical incarnation of the e-shop mysweetbio.com, which has been plying a solid trade in ethical toys, cosmetics and clothing (including a vast line in kids' accessories) since 2010.

Having acquired a reputation for its top-notch eco-friendly products – makeup remover by Cattier (€10.55), wooden train sets (€79) – it's now branching out into workshops and events of various kinds, with a target audience of moneyed mummies: massage sessions, naturopathy classes, guidance on how to carry your baby... Its yuppie stylings may not be your cup of tea, but there's no denying the venue's calm atmosphere and good taste.

Address: rue de l'Odéon 6e Paris
Phone: 01.43.26.39.60
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10.30am-7pm, Mon 1-7pm
Access: tube Odéon

This charming little children’s toy shop is hidden away near Gambetta in the 20th. Catering for newborns to eight years, it has thought of everything. You can find things for baby to wear, play with, read and rest on. Another little plus is that the shop welcomes pre-loved toys as well as new ones (and even designer ones) through its ingenious system of re-selling used items. So you’ll find beautiful second hand books for sale from €1-€2 next to Petit Prince snowballs for €20. What you won’t find are the latest electronic gadgets – it's all about soft toys, wooden games and puzzles. An address for parents who don’t want their children to grow up too fast.

Address: 16 rue Villiers de l'Isle Adam 20e Paris
Phone: 09.52.62.88.70
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10.30am-1.30pm, 3pm-7pm
Access: Tube Gambetta