As we know, Paris is full of artisan workshops, original boutiques, gourmet grocery stores, and great places that are sometimes a bit hidden… Of course, you know that one of my biggest passions in life is to find and share these spots with you. Today, I’m taking on this exercise for the 10th arrondissement of Paris (75010), with both addresses I’ve already talked about on the blog and a new selection of establishments recently discovered thanks to Semaest (a semi-public company for the City of Paris for the preservation and development of local commerce and craftsmanship) and their #ParisInsideCosto trails, which allow you to meet artisans/creators and shop differently: local, unique, and supportive.
The tip: I have even put together a special Christmas trail with the help of Semaest where each shopkeeper offers a little “great deal” (discounts, gifts, etc.) specifically for my readers throughout the month of December (yes, I know, the month is already well underway, but I didn’t have time to finish this article sooner…).
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My favorite shopping spots in the 10th arr. of Paris
So here is the short list of boutiques that I recommend in the capital’s 10th arrondissement, along with a special tip for each address.
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Jamini
A lovely boutique for a fashion accessory and home decor brand that draws its inspiration from traditional Indian weaving. You’ll find cotton, wool, and silk products that are woven or printed and come from artisans in different regions of India.
Jamini
10 rue du Château d’Eau 75010 Paris
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La Caravelle des Saveurs
Paula Simao, passionate about food and Portuguese culture, opened a Lusophone gourmet grocery store in the heart of the Saint-Martin district, which I had already mentioned at the end of my Food Tour in Lisbon. You’ll discover high-quality, authentic products from Portuguese, Brazilian, and even Angolan producers.
The extra touch: the grocery store is also meant to be a living space, as a snacking area with a large convivial table in the middle of the shop allows you to taste the delights of Caravelle on-site.
La Caravelle des Saveurs
12 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin, 75010 Paris
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L’Arbre Enchanté
A toy store with both classic and newer items, offering quality brands with products mainly localized in Europe.
L’Arbre Enchanté
40 rue du Château d’Eau 75010 Paris
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Made By Moi
A boutique for jewelry, accessories, clothing, and decor; everything is handmade by creators scouted by the team.
Made By Moi
71 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin 75010 ParisUpdate 12/11/2024: The brand’s boutique is now located at 86 rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris
The tip: a small corner with a selection of items at -20%
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Altermundi
Thibault Ringo, the manager, offers fair-trade or eco-designed decorative items, eco-friendly fashion accessories and shoes, and ethical clothing. This boutique in the 10th arrondissement is the fourth to open in Paris.
Altermundi
71 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin 75010 Paris
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Opoa
A small organic bulk grocery store that offers local and artisanal products, without packaging or in customizable containers. You will also find wine, confectionery, dried fruit mixes, cookies, and cheese.
Opoa
30 rue Albert Thomas 75010 ParisUpdate 12/11/2024: this address is unfortunately now permanently closed
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Le Testeur de Commerce
A storefront offered by Semaest for young entrepreneurs who want to rent this space for temporary pop-ups. In December, Parisianeast is taking up residence at Le Testeur de Commerce.
Le Testeur de Commerce
14, rue du Château d’Eau 75010 Paris
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Soap and the city
This independent brand offers a range of bath and body care cosmetics from French craftsmanship: cut soaps, scented candles, room fragrances, and essential oils.
Soap and the city
75 rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin 75010 Paris
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Puerto Cacao
Puerto Cacao offers chocolate creations crafted with traditional know-how, revealing the superior quality of fair-trade chocolate. The address implements an eco-responsible approach to offer fine and tasty chocolates.
Puerto Cacao
103 rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis 75010 Paris
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My favorite food spots in the 10th arr. of Paris
To find more information about the restaurants and their addresses, don’t hesitate to click on the links which will redirect you to my full articles on each establishment.
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Bonhomie
Bonhomie is a restaurant and cocktail bar located in the vibrant 10th district, on rue d’Enghien. If you are an enthusiast, I really recommend you try the cocktails by Samy Tabouche Bougharbel, which are truly excellent. Food-wise, you will find Mediterranean-flavored plates to share. A favorite for Jordan’s cacio e pepe pasta frittata, which is very addictive. And honestly, everything is good and delicious, and I love the concept of getting several dishes to share for the whole table. The wine list is also very interesting, with a beautiful selection of sunny Mediterranean gems if you are feeling a bit adventurous.
December 2024 / January 2025: the address is hosting Jordan Moilim in the kitchen for a temporary pop-up to enjoy at Bonhomie until December 20, and he will extend it into 2025 from January 3 to 18.
Bonhomie
22 rue d’Enghien 75010 Paris
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OBU Burgers
The concept of O.B.U (meaning Organization of United Burgers) is to offer Parisians a restaurant specializing in exotic burger recipes, inspired by recipes from around the world.
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Papelli
Papelli is a pizzeria that makes pizzas (incredible!) with super thin dough. On the plates, the same winning formula that made the first address a success: homemade pizzas with thin and light dough, focaccias, panzerotti, and a super friendly welcome, almost family-like, I would say.
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Le Comptoir Général
Le Comptoir Général is a 21st-century cabinet of curiosities and a multi-faceted place (restaurant, bar, concept store, etc.). The concept of the place is multiple, therefore… It is both a museum dedicated to ghetto culture, which sometimes looks like a cabinet of curiosities, and also support for business creation through partnerships and a radical concept store (everything you see on-site is for sale!).
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La Cantine Max y Jeremy
La Cantine Max Y Jeremy is a tapas bistro. After a first opening of their tapas bistro “Max y Jeremy” in the Montorgueil district, and a second address on rue Charles-François Dupuis in the 3rd, partners Maxime Gues and Jeremy Gatelet decided to settle down in this lively neighborhood to open La Cantine Max y Jeremy.
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Chez Bang !
Chez Bang ! is a restaurant specializing in meats from around the world and natural wines (a very nice combination, by the way). This restaurant, ideally located on the Canal Saint Martin, is run by François Di Giugno and Imina Nial. It has a beautiful terrace for sunny days, adorned with tables covered in red and white checkered tablecloths and colorful light bulbs, guinguette-style, for summer evenings.
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La Crémerie
La Crémerie, a small cheese shop run by Dominique Kintzinger with a selection of cheeses from small producers, some of which are organic (41 rue de Lancry 75010 Paris / open from Monday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM).
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To finish this article, I made a small Google map for you to help you locate the different addresses (this is my first time on the blog, so I hope it will be useful to you, and don’t hesitate to give me your impressions in the comments if you want them in more articles!).
If this topic pleases you, I also invite you to take a look at Widetrip’s article on what not to miss by arrondissement in Paris.
I hope that with all this I will have made you want to take a little trip to the 10th arrondissement, and if you, too, have your favorite places and tips in the area, don’t hesitate to share them in the comments!
Photo credits: Nicolas Diolez and Mademoiselle Bon Plan Photos are not royalty-free; photographer's permission required before any use
