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5 spots to save for your next trip to the city of lights 🛍️🇫🇷

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Laure Albouy
May 03, 2025
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Bonjour! This week, we’re talking thrifting in the one, the only ✨Paris✨

It’s where I spent my 20s, and where I explored many vintage shops.

Below, my top spots for curated secondhand—for when you don’t feel like sifting through endless racks to find a gem.

They’re the ones I return to again and again because of their atmosphere, friendly owners, great price-quality and, of course, incredible selection.

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1. La Bonne Pioche

My go-to.

It means “the right pick” which couldn’t be more fitting. I don’t think I’ve ever left empty-handed. Their prices are super fair, and they also make their own jewelry out of recycled / discarded materials. Sweet owners Marie and Priscillia will happily help you through the grueling decision of which item to keep out of the 3, 4, 5 you tried on.

🔮 Their special sauce: A beautiful space, where they always collaborate with independent brands who craft handmade accessories, clothing, and more.

store photos and instagram feed courtesy of La Bonne Pioche

Pictured above in La Bonne Pioche finds:

  • my sis Camille in her pinstriped blazer

  • me strolling in my beige flare pants and wool hat

  • my friend Bilou in her striped sunflower pants

🔗 Website
🔗 Instagram


2. love&dress

A cozy haven.

Owners Julia and Arysone source timeless pieces with quality fabric that “tell a story”. If you’re on the market for wool sweaters, leather skirts, foulards…this is the spot.

Their shop feels like spending time in their closet, and you leave inspired by their styling tips.

🔮 Their special sauce: Their Instagram reels where they highlight some of their current favorite pieces—always makes me want to jump on a Eurostar to Paris.

store photos courtesy of love&dress

Pictured above in love&dress finds:

  • my sis Camille in her bump friendly winter skirt

  • singing (screaming?) during karaoke in my belted brown leather shorts

🔗 Website
🔗 Instagram


3. Cent Neuf

Secondhand disguised as “firsthand”.

Cent Neuf’s mission is to encourage more people to shop secondhand by making it feel like a traditional retail experience. They create collections (like this season’s Harmonie Nomade), and they even sow their own labels to each item.

🔮 Their special sauce: One of their founders, Gaultier, is a professional stylist who will gladly give you great shopping advice. (He’s also a friend - coucou Gogo 👋)

store photo and editorial photo courtesy of Cent Neuf

Pictured above in Cent Neuf find:

  • my husband’s cool beige bomber-style jacket that’s even warm enough for the colder winter months, photos courtesy of Cent Neuf.

You can find them at Le Bon Marché and Galeries Lafayette, or browse through their online selection.

🔗 Website
🔗 Instagram


4. Dingue de Lunettes

Vintage glasses heaven.

Literally means “crazy for glasses”. They source & sell every frame you could possibly imagine, each with their unique details and finishings.

🔮 Their special sauce: A very hands-on customer experience (thank goodness because their selection is overwhelming). They take one look at your face, dig through their little wooden drawers, and pick out multiple models for you to try. They’re also incredibly friendly!

store photo courtesy of Dingue de Lunettes

Pictured above in Dingue de Lunettes finds:

  • my cute friend Flo in her round glasses

  • my hubs in his Dupont frames (they have since suffered a tragic fate, but that’s a story for another time) and a kitten Souki (also a story for another time)

🔗 Website
🔗 Instagram


5. Second Pied

A shoe lover’s dream.

Lucky for all you non-Parisians, this one’s online!

A wide selection of secondhand shoes from over 100 brands such as Gucci, Miu Miu, Prada, Tods. You can keep up with all new available shoes by following their Instagram account.

🔮 Their special sauce: Their goal is to democratize secondhand designer shoes, so their prices rarely ever go above 200 euros. Which for the quality and brands, is a real steal!

Pictured above in Second Pied finds:

  • ringing in the new year in my high black Prada boots

  • hitting the town with my Tod’s brown ankle boots

🔗 Website
🔗 Instagram


Also faves and worth a save

Cheating a bit since this is supposed to be top 5 but I couldn’t resist also sharing these gems!

  • EM Archives — for incredible 90s pieces from Issey Miyake, Jil Sander, CDG, and more

  • Plaisir Palace & Caba (online) — to find 60s-70s vintage treasures (Courrèges lovers, these are your spots)

  • Pointures — for the most impressive dead-stock collection of shoes (trust me)


Thanks for reading!

Parisians, which are your favorites?

Visiting Paris soon? Maybe leave some room in your luggage for a treasured secondhand souvenir (or two) 🫶

À la semaine prochaine :)

— Laure

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Emilie Hannezo
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so much to discover!! thanks for sharing the tips xx

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dingue for dingue de lunettes 🤓

amazing tips, can’t wait to discover la bonne pioche, looks so cool !

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