6 Rue Vivienne The light spaces of these beautiful 18th and 19th century covered passages hold bookshops, gift shops and tearooms for a sophisticated afternoon. galerie-vivienne.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/

37 rue Bûcherie Mon-Fri, 10 - 11 Sat 11 - 11 The creaking shelves and uneven steps of this bookshop have seen some of the world's greatest writers. Whether or not you want to buy anything This place is worth a visit as it so completely symbolises the Parisian literary golden era. http://www.shakespeareandcompany.com/

17 boulevard du Temple Mon - Sat, 10am - 7pm This cycling concept store is full of the most beautiful bikes and accessories. This store meets the technical and the aesthetic demands of the modern cyclist with nicely designed accessories and clothing for the posers and proper kit for the serious cyclist. http://www.bicyclestore.fr

76 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

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

Avenue de la Porte de Clignancourt Mon 11 - 5 Sat - Sun 9 - 6 The world's largest antiques market contains almost everything you could possibly imagine from furniture to clothing and much more. Visit on a weekend when the area is buzzing with activity

80 Quai de Jemmapes Mon-Sun, 11:00-1:00 Outrageous, eclectic and unique. This 'Ghetto Museum' is dedicated to the french-african culture of the poor. It contains a bar, café, gallery, shops, theatre, record label, library, etc. etc. http://www.lecomptoirgeneral.com

39 Galerie Vivienne Tues - Sat, 11am - 7pm This Tokyo based label recently brought their wares to a shop in the Beautiful Galerie Vivienne, the first outside Japan. The clothes are minimal in shape and design and utilitarian with Japanese fabric, the boutique itself is populated by reclaimed furniture from local flea-markets. http://www.arts-science.com/shoplist/galerie_vivienne/

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