Do you like unusual, strange or historic objects? You don’t need to go to a museum for that: cabinets of curiosities have just as much to offer. Some have their own universe, sometimes baroque, sometimes magical. Others are a merry hodgepodge where you’ll lose yourself for hours on end in search of the rare pearl… Discover our favorites where to find your next treasure.
Deyrolle, the must-see cabinet of curiosities in Paris
A mythical institution in the 7ᵉ arrondissement, Deyrolle is at once a boutique, a cabinet of curiosities and a veritable museum of natural history. Since 1831, this iconic venue has amazed visitors of all ages, with its taxidermy collections, multicolored insects and minerals. Nature lovers linger to contemplate its poetic and colorful scenography. Each object is a work of art in its own right, an ode to nature and its fragility! It’s easy to fall in love here…
📍 Location: 46 rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
La Maison du Roy, the baroque boutique par excellence
This legendary boutique on the Passage Jouffroy is a must for all lovers of Baroque, detailed antiques and refinement. Among the store’s decorations and antiques, you’re bound to find a few curiosities that will titillate your collector’s soul: an old period toy, a Venetian jewel… Let yourself be tempted by this enchanting boutique.
Location: 24 Passage Jouffroy, 75009 Paris
Opening hours : Every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
L’Objet qui parle, the smallest cabinet of curiosities in Paris
Behind its discreet window,L’Objet qui parle hides a miniature version of Ali Baba’s cave. Here you’ll find antique dolls, retro toys, period jewelry and religious treasures , all with a soul, a past, a life of their own. This poetic bric-a-brac is brimming with unexpected finds, which you’re sure to enjoy detailing from every angle. It’s the perfect place to bargain for a truly unique object!
📍 Location: 86 rue des Martyrs, 75018 Paris
Curiositas, the bohemian Montmartre cabinet
Perched on the heights of Montmartre, Curiositas is a little gem for collectors and lovers of “weird” objects. From old medical instruments no longer in use, to rare and precious books,vintage posters and intriguing sculptures, every nook and cranny is full of surprises. It’s the perfect address for adorning your shelves and finally creating your own cabinet of curiosities.
📍 Location: 7 rue Ravignan, 75018 Paris
Librairie Alain Brieux, the sanctuary of antiquarian books
A stone’s throw from Boulevard Saint-Germain, the Alain Brieux bookshop houses precious antiquarian books, rare scientific engravings and sometimes incongruous medical objects. You’d almost think you were at Hogwarts, so special is the atmosphere here: wood panelling, period furniture, the scent of antique paper… It’s all there, minus the magic school.
📍 Location: 48 rue Jacob, 75006 Paris
Cabinet des Curieux, a timeless artistic universe
In the heart of the Passage Verdeau, this unusual cabinet of curiosities combines art, precious objects and sculptures from all over the world: Africa, Asia, Latin America… Thierry Ruby, the founder, is a true enthusiast who offers a refined and eclectic selection that could appeal to everyone: antique crockery, paintings, objets d’art… A fascinating place for lovers of unusual aesthetics,
📍 Location: 12 Passage Verdeau, 75009 Paris