Lili Cabas

Specialising in elegant accessories for women, this classy boutique on the Rue des Petites Écuries offers everything from heels and handbags to lamps and mittens. Particularly marvellous is the leatherwear collection designed by shop-owner Gaëlle Giard (shoulder bags, handbags and purses), whose items all have a minimalist look and are sorted by colour into two collections (winter and summer). Price wise, think €38 for a belt, €120 for a small ‘Pénélope’ handbag and around €200 for a larger ‘Alberte’ bag, which is 95% Italian leather. Most bags come in all sorts of different shades (the ‘Fanny’ bag, for example is available in 15, including slightly extravagant hues like sage and acacia).


Aside from bags, the shop offers a series of accessories from up-and-coming designers, like Patrica Blanchet’s ultra feminine shoes, jewellery from Anne Thomas (€60 a ring), lamps from Céline Saby, ceramic rings from Delphine B1 and even fashionable Nailmatics varnish (€7 per pot). In winter you’ll also find shawls, bonnets and gloves to help you fend off the cold.

TRANSLATION: HUW OLIVER