What if you were to take these home in your suitcase? The brushstrokes of the latest new artist, the expert handicraft of a craftsman or a souvenir with a history: an antique doll, a retro lamp
Browse in art galleries, from Palais-Royal to the Village Saint-Paul or on the Ile Saint-Louis, and treat yourself to a canvas or a piece of sculpture. Stroll in the antique villages of the Marais or the Left Bank and visit the craft studios on the Faubourg Saint Antoine to admire the copper or wood carving. Paris is a veritable hotbed of artistry and expertise which are often passed down from father to son (or daughter!) for generations. For collectors, major international auction houses and renowned galleries of rare antiques are to be found in the chic districts (6th, 7th and 8th “arrondissements”).