Boucheron was the first to set up shop on place Vendôme, attracting celebrity custom from the nearby Ritz hotel. Owned by Gucci, the grand jeweller produces stunning pieces,...

This iconic French jeweller and watchmaker has impressive landmark headquarters. Downstairs, pearls, panthers and the Trinity ring jostle for attention among historic pieces...

This elegant outpost of the fashion editors' favourite jewellery shop displays intricate re-editions of Napoleon III, belle époque and art deco jewellery such as intaglio rings...

Chanel launched its fine jewellery in the 1990s, reissuing the single collection - big on platinum and diamonds - that Coco herself designed some 60 years previously. The...

The renowned and much-imitated one-stop concept and lifestyle store stationed a mobile 'superette' outside while it went into rehab in summer 2008. Expect the same highly...

The unabashed bling of Victoire de Castellane's designs is responsible for the fad of semi-precious coloured stones and runaway success of the 'Mimi Oui', a ring with a tiny...

Erès's beautifully cut swimwear has embraced a sexy '60s look complete with buttons on the low-cut briefs. The top and bottom can be purchased in different sizes, or you can...

Chachnil has a new approach to frou-frou underwear in the pin-up tradition. Her chic mixes - deep red silk bras with boudoir pink bows, and pale turquoise girdles with orange...

The store is launching a massive renovation programme over the next three years, with the opening in October 2008 of its Espace Luxe on the first floor, featuring luxury...

This glovemaker from Millau, which was founded in 1924, has capitalised on its racy designs from the sports car eras of the 1920s and '60s, opening a sexy little boutique....

One of the specialist businesses saved from extinction by Chanel, Maison Michel has been making hats since 1936 and supplies haute couture designers and the Paris opera. They...

Prada's younger sister has this rue St-Honoré store as its main boutique, selling its quirky women's Prada's younger sister has this rue St-Honoré store as its main boutique,...

A 'so British' atmosphere is cultivated with '40s wallpaper, antiques, old books and bric-a-brac, much of it for sale along with the colourful shirts and knitwear in which...

This classy black-and-white shoebox is home to Hardy's range of superbly conceived footwear - with a price tag to match - for men and women.