Deux Mille Huit

Baptised Deux Mille Huit (‘2008’) after the year it opened, this charming boutique in the 16th arrondissement is packed with all sorts of stationery, jewellery, clothes and home decoration ideas – in fact, pretty much anything that catches owner Marie Derville’s eye. The only requirement is that everything be made from natural fabrics and materials, while the stock is sourced from all over the world, with baskets from India (€35-55), miniature bowls from South Africa and woven plastic rugs from Swedish company Pappelina (from €70). But as the lush-smelling candles from Chez La Belle Mèche (€30) and colourful weekend bags from Tissage de Luz show, Deux Mille Juit makes sure to represent a fair share of local brands too.

TRANSLATION: FLORA HUDSON