Avant-Scène
Head to Avant-Scène for original, poetic furniture. Owner Elisabeth Delacarte commissions limited-edition pieces from artists like Mark Brazier-Jones, Franck Evennou, Elizabeth Garouste, and Hubert Le Gall.
The Best Place to Shop in The Latin Quarter, Paris
Considering this fabled quartier is home to the Sorbonne and historically one of Paris's intellectual-bohemian centers, it’s not surprising that it has a rich selection of bookstores—not just for students but for collectors and bargain hunters, too. Gastronomes, meanwhile, flock in to shop at the outstanding charcuteries and fromageries along Rue Mouffetard.
