L'Objet Qui Parle

L'Objet Qui Parle, on the rue des Martyrs, is a tiny shop but a major trendsetter. Hip interior designers looking for inspiration flock here for its astonishing array of finds, including a splendid collection of glass domes, large and small; gilt mirrors of all shapes and sizes; 19th-century religious icons; old school maps; antique apothecary jars; crystal-decked sconces; 1940s vintage plates from the Paris Grand Hotel; a stuffed swan, boar or crow; and a whole lot more. Prices are reasonable, but don't be afraid to bargain—it's all part of the fun.

86 rue des Martyrs, 18th, 06.09.67.05.30.

Originally published in the July/August issue of France Today

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