The 11th arrondissement of Paris is home to one of the capital’s most unusual toy stores. On the corner of rue de Crussol and rue du Grand-Prieuré, Lulu Berlu has been delighting local residents for almost 30 years with its incredible collection of antique and vintage toys. A colorful address with thousands of references.
Lulu Berlu, Paris’s biggest collection of vintage toys in one store
If you’ve already binge-watched season 2 of bref. you’ve no doubt seen the toy paradise that is the protagonist’s new workplace. Well, you should know that this store actually exists, and that it’s located right in the heart of the capital. In fact, Lulu Berlu is the largest vintage and collectible toy store in France, with over 60,000 items to be found in this curiosity cabinet-like den.
From soldier figurines to retro books, from electronic games to model railways and giant scale models, you can find just about anything at Lulu Berlu. Suitable for young and old alike, the shop stocks items from old and historic brands (Atlantic, Starlin, Airfix…) as well as toys linked to successful licenses such as Star Wars or Marvel.
More than just a toy store, Lulu Berlu is also a library, a discotheque, a retro gaming center and a movie-lovers’ den. Certified by the CEA (Compagnie d’Expertise en Antiquité et objets d’art), the store’s experts, including owner Éric Petaut, will be delighted to guide you through the aisles and advise you. A temple to second-hand goods, Lulu Berlu is also the ideal place to resell your toys. So, if you’re looking to part with your collection, don’t hesitate to drop in!
Lulu Berlu – 2, rue du Grand-Prieuré, 75011