111 Boulevard Beaumarchais Mon - Sat, 7 - 11 This renovated factory contains one of Paris' best concept stores. Over three large floors it stocks furniture, jewellery, fashion, books, clothing, and much more. Impressively all profits go to charity. www.merci-merci.com

213 Rue Saint-Honoré Mon - Sat, 11 - 7 This influential boutique has, since its inception in 1997, been the benchmark for retail in the city. Over three floors there is an ever changing collection of fashion, books, arts, food and many other things. If you only go to one shop in Paris, make it Colette. http://en.colette.fr/

52 Rue de Richelieu Mon – Sat, 11 - 7.30 The flagship store of the Kitsune brand. A record label and fashion house, at the forefront of both, the stylish store stocks Vinyl and CDs of the labels bands alongside their beautifully designed clothing. http://kitsune.fr/

12 Rue Perrée Tue - Sat, 9 - 6 Amongst the fashionable boutiques of Paris The Broken Arm stands out due to its collaborations with up and coming designers and quality multi-disciplinary goods. The shop also features a chic cafe. http://www.the-broken-arm.com/

76 bis rue Vieille du Temple Mon - Sat, 11 - 1, 2 - 7.30 Sun, 12 - 7.30 A stylish boutique that is the result of collaboration between designers and artists. The result is a unique brand with a lot of personality. www.kulte.fr

8 rue Navarin 24hr reception Probably the coolest hotel in the city. The love hotel is an artistic wonderland designed by local graffiti artist Andre. The 20 unique rooms by designers such as Marc Newson or Terry Richardson possess a stylish seediness. http://www.hotelamourparis.fr/

40 rue de Sévigné Mon - Sat 11am - 7pm Sun, 2pm - 7pm This fashion institution's latest store was designed by artist Arne Quinze and resembles a huge art installation rather than a shop. The goods are still there, Prada, Galliano, Margiela etc. but they are nestled inside piles of wooden planks or video screens or under fantastic timber arches. http://www.leclaireur.com/en