Every year before the holidays, for a birth or a birthday, the search for the ideal gift for a baby, child or teenager calls for the right addresses to unearth THE nugget that will put stars in the eyes of the youngest...
In Paris, and even more widely in the Ile-de-France region, you'll find small boutiques and other toy paradises. Soft toys, rattles, figurines, board games for the whole family, creative or scientific workshops, dolls of all kinds fill the colorful shelves. From paints to colored pencils, magic pens and super-fun coloring books, we know how important it is to get to know good toy stores to find great gift ideas under the expert guidance of the sales staff.
With or without a play area, sometimes specializing in a particular field or age group, we take you on a tour of toy stores and boutiques in Paris and the Ile-de-France region that are well worth a visit!
Chez Mayette, the Parisian magic department store where you can shop for trick ideas
With its burgundy-red facade and large, transparent windows embossed with the word "MAGIE" in XXL letters, Chez Mayette is one of Paris's biggest magic stores, to be discovered in the 5th arrondissement. [Read more]
Si tu veux (jouer), the historic toy store in a Parisian gallery
Tucked away in the Galerie Vivienne, in the heart of Paris's 2nd arrondissement, Si tu veux jouer is a charming little toy store, but above all, a must for finding great toy gift ideas in Paris. [Read more]
Rejoué, the solidarity toy store in the 14th arrondissement
Looking for a good deal on toys for less? Go to Rejoué, the solidarity store that sells refurbished toys at very low prices. [Read more]
ÔTIPI Saint-Placide, the family-friendly toy store in the 6th arrondissement of Paris
ÔTIPI, the must-visit neighborhood toy store in the 15th arrondissement, is expanding and will open a new address in September 2023, in the Saint-Placide district (6th). [Read more]
Le cube à roulettes, the toy store that offers creative workshops for children, in St-Ouen
In Saint-Ouen, just outside the 18th arrondissement, Le cube à roulettes offers great gift ideas for children but not only: there is also a whole program of creative workshops for children [Read more]
La picorette, a toy store and intergenerational café with play area, in Raincy (93)
It's one of the HQs (headquarters, editor's note) for families, children, neighbors and even passers-by in Raincy: la picorette is a hybrid concept, designed for young and old alike, like a living space for all. [Read more]
