Le Roi de la Capote

France’s first condom specialist opened in autumn 2013 on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin. The range and the value for money is mind-boggling: large small, vibrating, flavoured, coloured, male, female, reinforced, extra fine, specially for the circumcised and so on, available individually or in bulk (576 condoms for €55, anyone?). You can also stock up on classic, warming or organic lubricants and oral sex barriers, all with or without latex. The slightly aseptic atmosphere is designed to deter jokers – the boutique is a serious undertaking that also offers safe sex advice for those unsure about putting their purchases into practice.