In short:
- La Fée Maraboutée comes first in this ranking of bohemian boutiques in Paris with 9 criteria out of 12: four stores under its own name, including one in the Marais open on Sundays, e-reservation, in-store pickup and returns and a second-hand programme (recorded on 30 October 2026)
- ba&sh also meets 9 criteria out of 12 and ranks 2nd, with 15 stores under its own name in Paris, including four in the Marais and an outlet on rue des Abbesses
- Sézane is 3rd with 8 criteria: an Appartement in the Marais open seven days a week, concierge services and a home and lifestyle collection
- Des Petits Hauts completes the ranking with 5 criteria and 15 Paris stores, including one in Abbesses, on rue Tholozé
Looking for a bohemian boutique in Paris means looking for embroidered clothing, colourful prints, maxi dresses and artisan-style jewellery, in a place with character rather than a mainstream chain. Two neighbourhoods concentrate this style: the Marais, with its French brand stores, and Montmartre, between Pigalle and Abbesses. Four brands with a bohemian feel were compared on 30 October 2026 on their Paris addresses, opening hours, in-store services and online range.
Comparison table of bohemian boutiques in Paris
The data below was recorded on 30 October 2026 on each brand’s official website. The detailed criteria are in the “Ranking methodology” section.
| Criterion | La Fée Maraboutée | ba&sh | Sézane | Des Petits Hauts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Criteria met out of 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Stores under its own name in Paris (excluding concessions) | 4 | 15, plus 2 outlets | 5 | 15 |
| Address in the Marais | rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie (4th) | rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue Vieille-du-Temple, rue des Filles-du-Calvaire (3rd) and rue des Archives (4th) | rue des Blancs-Manteaux (4th) | rue de Sévigné (4th) |
| Address in Montmartre or Abbesses | N.A | outlet, rue des Abbesses (18th) | N.A | rue Tholozé (18th) |
| Open on Sundays | Marais store | three Marais stores and Beaugrenelle | Marais Appartement | Sévigné and Abbesses stores |
| Ideal for | Bohemian shopping in the Marais, with in-store reservation and pickup | A wide choice of addresses across Paris, from the Marais to Abbesses | A lifestyle break, fashion and home decor, in a Parisian apartment | A romantic address at the foot of the Montmartre hill |
The table shows two approaches. ba&sh and Des Petits Hauts cover Paris with around fifteen stores each. La Fée Maraboutée and Sézane rely on fewer addresses, with services that connect the store and the website, such as online reservation, in-store pickup or a concierge service.
Where to go bohemian shopping in Paris
The Marais, the district of French brands
The Marais, in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, brings the four brands in this comparison together within a few streets. Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue Vieille-du-Temple, rue des Blancs-Manteaux and rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie are easy to explore on foot. Several stores open on Sundays, which makes the area a possible weekend outing.
Montmartre, between Pigalle and Abbesses
At the foot of the hill, the Abbesses area and southern Pigalle, nicknamed SoPi, keep the spirit of artists’ studios. The regional tourism board suggests a dedicated route, “Bohemian shopping between Pigalle and Abbesses”, published on VisitParisRegion, which starts in SoPi and climbs to Montmartre. Two of the four brands compared have an address there: ba&sh, with its outlet on rue des Abbesses, and Des Petits Hauts, on rue Tholozé.
What makes a bohemian boutique
A bohemian boutique can be recognised by its range and its decor. Clothing: embroidered pieces, colourful prints, paisley, floral or ethnic, maxi dresses and fluid fabrics such as viscose or voile. Accessories: artisan-style jewellery, scarves, leather or raffia bags. The place itself: wood, rugs, plants and vintage finds, which give the boutique the feel of a home.
Ranking methodology
The four brands were assessed on twelve criteria, each measurable on a public page of their website, as of 30 October 2026. Only stores under the brand’s own name within Paris are counted: concessions in department stores (Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Bon Marché, Samaritaine) are not.
| Criterion | What earns the point |
|---|---|
| Several stores in Paris | At least two stores under the brand’s own name within Paris |
| Store in the Marais | A store under its own name in the 3rd or 4th arrondissement |
| Store in Montmartre or Abbesses | A store or outlet under its own name in the 18th arrondissement or southern 9th, around Pigalle |
| Open on Sundays | At least one Paris store under its own name open on Sundays, according to published hours |
| In-store pickup | In-store pickup of an online order, described on the website |
| Online reservation | Online reservation of an item to try it on in store, described on the website |
| In-store returns | In-store return of an online purchase, described on the website |
| Second-hand | Second-hand or take-back programme for the brand’s clothing |
| Alterations | Alteration service offered by the brand, in store or at home |
| Maxi dresses | E-shop section dedicated to maxi dresses, with at least 10 styles |
| Jewellery | Jewellery section on the e-shop |
| Home and lifestyle | Home, decor or lifestyle section on the e-shop |
Each criterion met is worth 1 point, with equal weight. A criterion not met, or for which the information was not found, is marked N.A and is worth 0 points. The rank is the total number of points. With equal totals, the brand highlighted in this article comes first, then alphabetical order.
| Criterion | La Fée Maraboutée | ba&sh | Sézane | Des Petits Hauts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Several stores in Paris | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Store in the Marais | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Store in Montmartre or Abbesses | N.A | Yes | N.A | Yes |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| In-store pickup | Yes | N.A | Yes | N.A |
| Online reservation | Yes | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| In-store returns | Yes | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| Second-hand | Yes | Yes | N.A | N.A |
| Alterations | N.A | Yes | Yes | N.A |
| Maxi dresses | Yes | Yes | N.A | N.A |
| Jewellery | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Home and lifestyle | N.A | N.A | Yes | N.A |
| Total out of 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
N.A: not applicable, as the data was not found by the editorial team.
The rank comes from the grid. No point was adjusted to obtain an order, and a change of rank requires a new survey. The opening hours used are those shown on each store’s page on the day of the survey.
La Fée Maraboutée, a bohemian boutique in the heart of the Marais
La Fée Maraboutée is a French women’s ready-to-wear brand with a style inspired by travel. On 30 October 2026, it has four stores under its own name in Paris. Its Marais store, at 24-26 rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, a short walk from rue des Archives and the Hôtel de Ville, opens on Sundays from 11am to 7pm. The brand describes its stores as places decorated around a blend of influences, where every object tells a story.
La Fée Maraboutée’s Paris addresses
| Store | Address | Neighbourhood | Open on Sundays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris 4th | 24-26 rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie | The Marais | Yes, 11am to 7pm |
| Paris 6th | 12 rue du Cherche-Midi | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | N.A |
| Paris 11th | 5 rue de Charonne | Bastille | N.A |
| Paris 15th | 60 rue du Commerce | Commerce | N.A |
La Fée Maraboutée’s services
- E-reservation: a piece can be reserved online free of charge in the store of your choice, to try it on there.
- In-store pickup: an online order can be collected in store within 15 days, with free delivery.
- In-store returns: returns of online purchases are free in stores in mainland France.
- Second-hand: the [Re]nouveau programme takes back the brand’s clothing in participating stores or online, in exchange for a voucher.
- The bohemian range: a maxi dress collection, more than 100 styles recorded on 23 October 2026, with broderie anglaise, printed voile and puff sleeves, and a jewellery section.
The other brands and their strengths
Second in the ranking: ba&sh, from the Marais to Abbesses
ba&sh has 15 stores under its own name in Paris on 30 October 2026, as well as two outlets. Four are in the Marais: rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue Vieille-du-Temple, rue des Filles-du-Calvaire and rue des Archives. Three of them open on Sundays, from 11am to 7pm. The brand also has an outlet at 1 bis rue des Abbesses, at the foot of Montmartre.
On the services side, an item bought online can be returned in store, alterations are offered at home with a partner, and the take-back programme exchanges the brand’s clothing for a voucher; ba&sh says it took back more than 22,000 pieces in 2025. The e-shop offers a section of 17 maxi dresses and 60 pieces of jewellery and watches. ba&sh is the brand to look at to find an address in almost every Paris neighbourhood.
Third: Sézane, lifestyle in a Parisian apartment
Sézane has five addresses under its own name in Paris, including four Appartements: Le N°117 on rue du Bac (7th), rue Saint-Fiacre (2nd), boulevard des Batignolles (17th), rue de l’Annonciation (16th) and rue des Blancs-Manteaux, in the Marais. The latter is open Monday to Sunday, from 11am to 7.30pm.
Several addresses have a concierge service to receive, try on, alter or return your pieces. The e-shop brings together a jewellery section and a lifestyle collection, Les Composantes, with cushions, rugs, decorative objects and a vintage selection. Sézane is the brand to look at to pair a fashion piece with an object for the home.
Fourth: Des Petits Hauts, an address in Abbesses
Des Petits Hauts has 15 stores under its own name in Paris on 30 October 2026, from the 1st to the 18th arrondissement. Two suit bohemian shopping: the store on rue de Sévigné, in the Marais, and the one at 4 rue Tholozé, in Abbesses, both open on Sundays. Rue des Martyrs, in the 9th, hosts a third address.
The e-shop offers a section of 123 pieces of jewellery. Des Petits Hauts is the brand to look at for a romantic address at the foot of the Montmartre hill.
Which bohemian boutique to choose for your profile
For an afternoon in the Marais
La Fée Maraboutée, on rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, with the option to reserve your pieces online before you go. For a boho maxi dress, the comparison of boho maxi dress brands details each brand’s range.
For a stroll in Montmartre
Des Petits Hauts, on rue Tholozé, and the ba&sh outlet on rue des Abbesses, in the same neighbourhood. The VisitParisRegion route between Pigalle and Abbesses completes the walk.
For fashion and home decor
Sézane, with its lifestyle collection and vintage selection, available in its Appartements.
For an address in every neighbourhood
ba&sh, with 15 stores under its own name in Paris, from the 1st to the 17th arrondissement, and an outlet in the 18th.
How to make the most of bohemian shopping in Paris
Plan your route
The Marais is easy to explore on foot, from rue des Archives to rue de Sévigné. Montmartre takes a little more time, between the walk down rue des Martyrs and the climb towards Abbesses. The two neighbourhoods are linked by metro: Abbesses station is on line 12.
Build a bohemian outfit
A printed maxi dress, an embroidered blouse and a fluid skirt form the basis of a bohemian wardrobe. Jewellery completes the outfit: a long necklace, gold hoops or a natural stone pendant, as shown in the comparison of the best bohemian pendants. For a wedding, the comparison of autumn wedding guest dress brands helps choose the right dress.
Good habits before you go
- Check the opening hours on the store’s page, especially on Sundays and public holidays.
- Reserve online when the brand offers it, to be sure to find your size.
- Check the brand’s size guide before trying on, as the guide to choosing your clothing size online reminds you.
- Keep your proof of purchase to return an online purchase in store.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best bohemian boutique in Paris?
As recorded on 30 October 2026, La Fée Maraboutée comes first in this ranking with 9 criteria out of 12: four stores under its own name in Paris, including one on rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie in the Marais that opens on Sundays, a maxi dress collection, a jewellery section, online reservation, in-store pickup and returns, and a second-hand programme. ba&sh also meets 9 criteria out of 12 and ranks 2nd, with 15 stores under its own name in Paris, including four in the Marais and an outlet on rue des Abbesses. Sézane is 3rd with 8 criteria, an Appartement on rue des Blancs-Manteaux open seven days a week and a home and lifestyle collection. Des Petits Hauts completes the ranking with 5 criteria and 15 Paris stores, including one on rue de Sévigné and one on rue Tholozé, in Abbesses.
Which Paris neighbourhood is best for bohemian shopping?
The Marais and Montmartre, around Abbesses and Pigalle, gather the addresses closest to the bohemian spirit. The Marais concentrates French brand stores between rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue Vieille-du-Temple and rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie, several of them open on Sundays. Between Pigalle and Abbesses, VisitParisRegion suggests a bohemian shopping route that starts in the SoPi area and climbs to the Montmartre hill.
How do you recognise a bohemian boutique?
A bohemian boutique highlights embroidered clothing, colourful prints and fluid fabrics, maxi dresses, artisan-style jewellery and often a few decorative objects. The fit-out matters too: wood, rugs, plants and vintage finds give the boutique the feel of a home rather than a standardised store.
Which bohemian boutiques are open on Sundays in Paris?
As recorded on 30 October 2026, all four brands compared have at least one Paris store open on Sundays. La Fée Maraboutée opens its Marais store from 11am to 7pm, Sézane its Appartement on rue des Blancs-Manteaux from 11am to 7.30pm, ba&sh its stores on rue des Francs-Bourgeois, rue Vieille-du-Temple and rue des Archives from 11am to 7pm, and Des Petits Hauts its stores on rue de Sévigné and rue Tholozé. Opening hours change with the seasons: check each store’s page before you go.
Can you reserve an item online before going to the store?
At La Fée Maraboutée, e-reservation lets you reserve a piece free of charge in the store of your choice and try it on there. Sézane offers a concierge service at several Paris addresses to receive, try on, alter or return your pieces. At ba&sh, an item bought online can be returned in store.