Where to do your family Christmas shopping around La Maison Favart?
Visiting Paris during the Christmas season is a magical experience. The windows of department stores are adorned with enchanting displays, and the delicious scent of orange and cinnamon wafts through the aisles of the many Christmas markets. There's nothing like a family shopping trip to enjoy this special atmosphere in the capital. Here are our five favorite addresses for a memorable family outing, just a stone's throw from La Maison Favart.
1. Au Nain Bleu - Chic toys made in EU
To keep the little ones happy, head for Au Nain Bleu, an iconic boutique located just 14 minutes' walk from La Maison Favart hotel. Au Nain Bleu's history dates back over 170 years, when Jacques-Edouard Chauvière and his wife Louise decided to go into the toy business. Two centuries later, the Au Nain Bleu selection continues to amaze young and old alike. You'll find chic, high-quality toys, all made in Europe, such as elegant dolls, wooden games and adorable plush toys.
Au Nain Bleu
14 Rue Saint-Roch, 1er
14 min walk
2. Épices Roellinger - Pep's in the plate
Christmas meals are the perfect occasion to tantalize your taste buds with refined spices. Head to chef Olivier Roellinger's boutique, just a 6-minute walk from the hotel. Here, the spice blends on offer have been designed as perfumes to enhance dishes and delight palates. Among them, fairy dust, ideal for gratins thanks to its tangy flavor, carried by white pepper, cumin, mace and lemon zest. The gingerbread blend is perfect for the season, enhancing both apple tarts and foie gras. All compositions that will take your guests on an unforgettable gustatory voyage.
Épices Roellinger
51 bis Rue Sainte-Anne, 2nd
6 min walk
3. La Maison du Roy - Illuminating the interior
The magic of Christmas also comes from charming decorations. La Maison du Roy, just a 7-minute walk from the hotel, is the ideal place to find elegant and original fairytale decorations. From Christmas trees to glittering garlands, the boutique offers a refined selection to embellish your home and create a unique festive atmosphere.
La Maison du Roy
24 Pass. Jouffroy, 9e
7 min walk
4. Astier de Villatte - Taking care of your tableware
For exceptional tableware, the Astier de Villatte boutique is the place to be. Located a 13-minute walk from the hotel, its shelves are overflowing with a collection of elegantly designed artisan ceramics. Behind the brand are two artists, Ivan Pericoli and Benoît Astier de Villatte, who drew inspiration from the sculptural techniques they learned at the Beaux-Arts school to transform the classics. The result? Plates, cups, vases and bowls revisited with refinement. Bonus: if you don't find what you're looking for at La Maison du Roy, you'll also find plenty of ornaments for your Christmas tree.
Astier de Villatte
173 Rue Saint-Honoré, 1er
13 min à pied
5. Bienaimé - Back in 1935
The Bienaimé boutique is the ideal place to offer your elders the pleasure of stepping back in time. Designed as a powder-pink showcase in the spirit of Art Deco, the Bienaimé boutique will delight lovers of the charm of yesteryear. Perfumes, soaps and ointments with notes of sweet nostalgia are on offer. Enough to delight previous generations with unique gifts and revive their memories.
Bienaimé
30 Rue Saint-Roch, 1er
11 min walk
