Pylones, with its lively show window decorated with stationary and other general goods in a kind of pop design, is the perfect place for those looking for Parisian souvenirs. Remarkably they've been around since 1985 at their original location in Paris, and this popular brand has since opened other stores in America, Italy, and even Japan.
With their amazing variety of goods, every time you go inside you're sure to find at least one thing that catches your eye.
In the stationary department you may see pens in the shape of fish and ballerinas, a pair of scissors shaped like a bird that flaps its wings every time you make a cut, clip magnets with pictures of baby birds; in kitchen supplies they have mugs with angels wings on them, a Korean style bamboo basket and bowl set, an odd robot-shaped corkscrew, a salad server with a devil's face on it; you'll find pop-style rings and accessories, plenty of things to delight the kids... There are so many things with a fascinating dichotomy of form and function that just being there and seeing them will give you a great feeling.
The fact that everything is 10 euros or less just makes it better. Open until ten at night on Saturdays, and in the evening on Sunday as well, their hours are quite convenient.

Pylones
Adress : 56 rue Tiquetonne 75002 (Closed on Sunday)
Phone : 01 48 04 80 10
Métro : Hotel de Ville Lines 1 and 11, then a 3 minute walk
Business hours :

Mon.-Fri. 11:00-21:30
Sat. 11:00-22:00
Sun. 12:00-20:00
Closed : Sunday mornings
Web : www.pylones.com

Originally opened back in 1832 as a hat store, Ultramod became a contemporary style craft supply store back in the 1920s.
With a high ceiling like that of a studio, the store has buttons, ribbons, tassels, and string to be found everywhere in its small area. The slightly fading green exterior and unchanged cupboards and shelves give it an antique atmosphere, making this a really lovely shop to explore. Even if arts and crafts are not a hobby of yours, it's worth a visit just to breathe in the ambiance.

The surrounding area is quite near to Opera Garnier and Rue Saint Anne (which is filled with Japanese restaurants) and has been completely turned into a business quarter. However, on the corner where Ultramod is found, the feeling of Paris's heyday remains. And across the street you can find a whole series of hat stores.

Ultramod
address : 3 rue de Choiseul 75002
Tel : 01 42 96 98 30
Metro : - Quatre Septembre Line 3, then a 1 minute walk
- Opera Lines 3, 7, 8, then a 2 minute walk
Open : 10:00 18:00
Holydays : Saturdays, Sundays