Paris Specialty

Pylônes, 57 rue St-Louis-en-l'Île (☎01 46 34 05 02; www.pylones.com), An adult version of a toy store with the kind of spunky things you'll impulsively buy, never need, but always marvel at. Like graters topped with doll heads (€18). More useful, but just as fun items include cigarette cases (€12) (you're in Paris now, tobacco's a part of growing up) and expresso cups (€6). The playful, artful objects are fun to look at even if you don't get any. 5 other locations around the city. Cups €6, wallets €24. Open daily 10:30am-7:30pm. Takes credit cards.
Le Marché aux Fleurs, pl. Louis-Lépine This covered flower marketplace is a pretty place to stop for lilacs, orchids and any other flower variety for you, yourself and the honey you may not have. Parisians have been ducking under dangling wicker baskets, wandering through blooming bushes, and picking up quaint garden knick-knacky from here for years. Takes credit cards.

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