Best Shopping in Bastille

Where To Shop In The 11th & 12th Arrondissements

Pack comfy shoes and ready your wallet because the Bastille neighborhood is a shopper’s dream come true! It blends the buzz of outdoor markets with the uniqueness of independent boutiques. Let’s dive into the best of Paris shopping in the area!

Paris open-air market at Bastille Colonne de juillet in background

Marché Bastille

Boulevard Richard-Lenoir, 75011 Paris

If you’re a fan of traditional markets, Marché Bastille is a must-visit. One of the biggest and liveliest Parisian street markets, it’s the perfect place to shop for fresh produce or flowers like a local during your stay in the city!

Thursdays 7am—2:30pm, Sundays 7am—3pm

Price: €-€€

Shelves full of a variety of green plants

Plantes Pour Tous

131 Rue Ordener, 75018 Paris

This affordable and eco-conscious plant store chain is a must-shop for anyone who wants to live in a true urban jungle. Plantes Pour Tous’s four Paris garden centers offer wide selection of budget-friendly plants, helpful care labels, and a friendly atmosphere. It’s a perfect place to spend some time surrounded by greenery and pick up a houseplant to bring a bit of the outdoors into your Parisian apartment!

Price: €

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Aujourd’hui Demain

42 Rue du Chemin Vert, 75011 Paris

Aujourd’hui Demain is a unique vegan concept store offering a variety of experiences under one roof. It’s not just a place to shop for vegan products, but also a cheery coffee shop with a selection of tasty plant-based foods. The store sells a wide range of ethical and sustainable products, including fashion items, beauty products, and home goods. It’s a one-stop shop that should be on any vegan’s list when in Paris.

Price: €€ | Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Aux Merveilleux de Fred

29 Rue de l’Annonciation, 75016 Paris

This chain of oh-so-pretty pastry shops sells marvelous little meringues filled with cream and covered in sprinkles of chocolate, coffee, coconut, and other flavors. Eating one of these ‘merveilleux’ is like biting into a tiny cloud. Do yourself a favor and get several different tastes to try. With seven different locations around Paris, you’re never far away from these wonderful treats.

Price: €

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FrenchTrotters

30 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris

If you’re in the market for chic, contemporary fashion, then FrenchTrotters should be on your radar. Founded by two globetrotters with an eye for style, this store features a meticulously-curated selection of sustainable apparel, accessories, and lifestyle goods from France and abroad.

Price: €€-€€€

Marché Aligre food market in Paris's 12th arrondissement.

Photo © TheWaysBeyond, 2019

Marché d’Aligre

Place d’Aligre, 75012 Paris

The Marché d’Aligre and the Marché Couvert Beauvau offer a charming combination of flea market and food stands, offering everything from delicious cheeses to antique books. Before or after shopping, be sure to stop by the neighboring Baron Rouge, a local institution where you can enjoy wine and oysters in true Parisian style.

Open every day except Mondays, morning only on Sundays

Price: €-€€