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Specialist children’s hairdressers with TVs at each seat, a playroom for waiting, and a small toy when finished. They’ve been a fixture in the 17th near Parc Monceau for 15 years and are now in the 7th and 9th arrondissements .  Also, the owner recently designed her own children’s clothing line which is available for purchase in the salons.

Offering a large selection of arts & crafts in stores all over France. Great for home decorations and craft projects for all levels of expertise.

Metro: Hôtel de Ville (lines 1 and 11)

We could spend hours in one of Paris’s original department stores, where you can find everything from high-end art supplies and stationery to an eclectic selection of lighting for your home, to curtains and doorknobs, or specialty items for home maintenance, decoration and repair, to clothing, shoes and accessories for the whole family. And in the summers you can enjoy evening drinks on the rooftop at the Perchoir Marais (entrance at 37 rue de la Verrerie)

Metro: Charles Michels (line 10) Other ways to get there: CLICK HERE
Underground parking and valet parking available.

The spanking new Beaugrenelle shopping center is one of our favorite one-stop destinations in central Paris: a 50,000m2 modern shopping center and cinema complex in the 15th arrondissement. Shoppers, You’ll find some of your favorite brands. Hungry? Try the food court which offers a range of family-style restaurants.

A multiplex Gaumont Pathé cinema offers online bookings with your choice of seating–including love seats for snuggling up to someone.

Want to drop off your kids while you shop? Viens Jouer à la Maison offers workshops and an indoor playroom with regular activities to keep your little ones busy on Wednesdays and weekends!

Look for more activity ideas in our Guide to After School and Weekend Activities or in 15 Indoor Activities for Children in Paris on Rainy Days!

With its selection of over 120 French and international luxury brands, from Armani and Burberry to Zadig & Voltaire, La Vallée Village is a favourite spot for tourists and Parisians alike. You’ll enjoy walking through the charming shopping village with its cobblestone lanes, cafés and ice cream stands. Best of all, La Vallée Village offers a range of exclusive discounts, so it’s is the best way to spoil yourselves with beautiful clothes, jewellery and bags, with less guilt!

La Vallée Village is located just 45 km East of central Paris, and the shopping centre can be reached by car in less than 40 minutes. It is also possible to take RER A from central Paris to the station Val d’Europe in under 45 minutes.