Going against the flow of big box stores taking over every avenue of the city, some boutiques offer carefully selected pieces, intimate atmosphere and out-of-the-ordinary stories. Flanelles Hotel shares three places that are worth a visit, both thanks to unique collections and their passionate founders. L’Exception Located in Les Halles (link to Châtelet article), L’Exception portrays the best of French and international creativity. Exclusive collections, sharp selection, the concept store immerses us in the universe

Elegant from head to toe, wanderers will have a true love at first sight for these customisable slip-on and other flats from the parisian house Chatelles. Their last idea? Street signs to patch for a definitly personal walk. This beautiful idea has come up from the brand’s creator, François Chastel, ardent activist against the stiletto’s dictatorship. The nice blue shop is the perfect excuse for a getaway on the left bank and the guarantee of