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1. Izraël
Also called the “World of Spices” (and it does have every spice you could wish for) this is a treasure trove of the world’s best food and drink. Tiny but packed with meat, cheese, wine, rum, dates, honey, mustard… it has to be seen.
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2. BHV
The Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville is an upmarket all-round shopper’s paradise at which you can track down everything from DIY products to stylish underwear.
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3. Issey Miyake Europe
Superstar Japanese designer sells his limited edition clothing in a chic shop that blends in well with the buildings on the square.
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4. Sacha Finkelsztajn
Try the freshly made cheesecake called vatrouchka , or other cakes and pastries.
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5. Florence Finkelsztajn
The sister shop to the above offers a similar range, with freshly baked rye bread plus a deli.
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6. Délices
One of the best bakers in the Marais, almost worth having a picnic just as an excuse to try the croissants, baguettes and the cake-like walnut bread.
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7. Isabel Marant
A designer better known to Parisians than overseas, her work is hip but elegant.
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8. Aladine
Fabulous displays of old kitchenware, boxes, jars, ashtrays… anything with a colourful old advertisement on it, from the 1960s back to whatever the owner can get her hands on.
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9. Au Levain du Marais
Exceptional baker producing traditional breads and pastries, and more unusual flavours such as a raisin rye bread.
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10. Emery & Cie
Stylish, coloured ceramics, tiles, lamps and other goods, run by an interior decorator.
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