Photo courtesy of Le Creuset
Paris is a dream destination for anyone who loves to cook. Beyond its restaurants, markets, patisseries and cooking schools, the city is also one of the best places in the world to source serious kitchenware to bring home.
France’s artisanal tradition has given rise to brands recognized globally for their craftsmanship, durability and beauty. Names like Le Creuset, Sabre and Emile Henry have become trusted staples in kitchens worldwide, elevating everything from a simple weeknight supper to a holiday tablescape.
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In Paris, this legacy is alive and well. From historic houses known for professional-grade copper pans, to chic departments stores and contemporary ateliers creating handblown glassware and playful table decorations — there’s something to suit every chef’s tastes and needs.
Wherever you go in the city, you’ll find it brimming with inspiration — but these are the addresses (and a few online sources) we recommend for discovering the very best in French cookware.
For heritage brands…
For heritage-minded kitchen goods with a modern touch, head to Landline in the 11th arrondissement. Founded by French-Californian Caroline Morrison, the shop blends old-school French craftsmanship with west-coast slow-living sensibility, stocking durable, plastic-free kitchenware such as De Buyer pans, heritage knives and olive wood kitchen utensils. Taking great care to curate only the best French-made products, these pieces are made to last a lifetime — and make the perfect gift.
Landline
107 Avenue Parmentier, 75011
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For professional-grade cookware…
For professional-grade equipment, E. Dehillerin near Les Halles has supplied Parisian chefs and ambitious home cooks since 1820. Julia Child’s favorite for her own kitchen, it remains a staple, its old wooden shelves brimming with Mauviel copper, tin bakeware, terrine molds and every specialty tool a French kitchen could require — and a must visit destination for its history alone.
E. DEHILLERIN
18-20 Rue Coquillière, 75001
For the classics….
For big-name French brands under one roof, Paris’s grands magasins offer unbeatable selections. Head to the BHV in the Marais, Galeries Lafayette near Opéra, or Le Bon Marché on the rive gauche, and you’ll find the latest lines from France’s most trusted makers. Look out for knives by Opinel, carbon steel pans from De Buyer, copper cookware by Mauviel, and stainless steel by Cristel, alongside cast iron from Le Creuset, Staub and Chasseur. You’ll also find Peugeot’s iconic mills, Emile Henry’s ceramic bakeware, and Sabre’s colorful cutlery — the perfect accompaniments to any kitchen.
BHV Marais — 52 Rue de Rivoli, 75004
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann — 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche — 24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007
For modern finds…
For modern, artisanal cookware with a sustainable ethos, visit La Trésorerie, with shops on both banks. Expect a refined edit of French, European and Japanese makers alongside thoughtful linens and tableware with a clean, timeless aesthetic. Look out for their Cristel stainless cookware, Manufacture de Digoin ceramics and Opinel knives.
La Trésorerie
11 Rue du Château d’Eau, 75010
48 Rue de Grenelle, 75007
For something different…
For something a little different, stop at La Soufflerie, a charming boutique in the 6th arrondissement that creates dining and decorative pieces from recycled hand-blown glass. Each carafe, goblet, vase, glass or plate is designed and shaped by their small team at their Paris atelier. Subtle in their irregularities and rich in character, these pieces turn everyday dining into a ritual — and nod to both France’s artisanal heritage and contemporary spirit.
La Soufflerie
7 Rue de l’Odéon, 75006
For a vintage touch…
For vintage and contemporary French kitchenware, Maison Cuilleret in the 12th arrondissement curates a colorful display of enamel, vintage and antique crockery and well-chosen European brands. It’s a destination for unique plates, bowls and cookware that bring both history and personality to the table.
Maison Cuilleret
11 rue Antoine Vollon, 75012
For something sent to you…
For French kitchen essentials without leaving home, the MFCH Boutique ships directly worldwide. From heritage names like Le Creuset, Emile Henry, Peugeot and Jean Dubost, to hand-picked antiques and contemporary French brands, it’s an easy way to bring a touch of Paris into your kitchen just that little bit sooner!
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