l’Objet qui Parle
Oooh, this is the part where I get to tell you about the amazing antique shop we stumbled upon! I had not heard nor read about it anywhere in my research, online or otherwise. So finding it was completely serendipitous.
It's like this shop was meant for me to find!
Welcome to l'Objet qui Parle…
The shop was so well curated and you could easily see it was the singular vision of the owner. He had an amazing collection of taxidermy, botanical prints and specimens, religious relics, oil paintings, gorgeous chandeliers and antique china. And his shop was so small and packed that he had to stand outside on the sidewalk…no sales counter here.
Why bother anyway, it leaves more room for inventory!
I spent a lot of time peeking into every little nook and cranny. Didn't want to miss a thing! I studied his shop like I was cramming for my mid term finals. My affection was obvious and he allowed me to take photos…so glad he did (many don't). In the shot above I loved the chalkware cow and the small landscape prints wrapped in copper frames. Can you spot them?
His mirror selection was amazing and he had them wrapped all around the store. My sister collects sunburst mirrors and has a wall of them in her home. They make for a beautiful gallery. And don't you love the vintage cannisters, cafe au lait bowls and mis-matched sets of china?
Hello amazing gray cabinet…will you squeeze into my luggage please? And I don't mind if everything in it comes along too.
I found his prices to be similar to those at the flea markets. I bought a gorgeous antique oil painting and a shadow box butterfly specimen. Will show you those later, promise.
I'm positive the owner scours the best flea markets in and around Paris. He doesn't even open his shop until 1pm. Probably to ensure plenty of time for treasure hunting. And he also doesn't have a website. But if you're going to Paris and love antique shops, I would not miss this one.
The next time I'm in Paris…I'm heading here first!
l'Objet que Parle
86 rue des Martyrs
Paris, 75018
Open Mon-Sat 1pm to 7:30pm
41 Responses to “l’Objet qui Parle”
Increíble lugar!! quiero ir !!!!
those are my kind of hours……he is smart. I love this shop. Really, aren’t the best store tiny?!
thanks for sharing.
k
Heather,
I’m so enjoying your Paris posts. I wonder if you would consider doing a question and answer posts? Or maybe a quick guide on planning a trip such as yours for first time travelers. (Etiquette, things not to do, what not to bring, or things to bring, etc.)
Thank you for the beautiful inspiration you’ve provided us readers.
Margo
I’m going to Paris in the spring and this will be a must-stop! Love the eclectic collection he has going.
What a great find! I’m glad he let you take photos.
I would love to go to that store and do some treasure hunting, it’s gorgeous.
OH MY GOODNESS!
Such an amazing place! Thank you so much for all these wonderful photos….my kind of treasure hunting! 🙂
Heather,
My heart rate went up when I saw the outside of this tiny shop!!! Kind of like “Where’s Waldo” in there…..love it all! Thanks for sharing it and I can’t wait to see what you purchased!
HEATHER, GLAD YOU’RE HAVING FUN 🙂 HOW ARE THE PRICES OVER THERE? IS THERE ROOM FOR MARKUP ONCE YOU GET BACK TO THE STATES? GIO
AMAZING SHOP! Thanks for sharing 🙂
What an amazing trip you and sweet girl had…a photo op in every nook and cranny of the Paris 🙂
My internet keeps shutting down tonight..ugh. I will be back to peek at more of your trip hopefully over the weekend:)
We need to have lunch soon,
xo
Kay Ellen
What a wonderful trip you and sweet girl had…really enjoying your photos…every nook and cranny of Paris is filled with wonder 🙂
My interent keeps shutting down tonight ugh.
Hopefully I take a look at more of your photos over the weekend.
We need to have lunch soon,
xo
Kay Ellen
Wow what an amazing store!! I love the chippy blue grey cabinet~ Thanks for sharing!! xoxo
Oh Heather…this is MY kind of place!!!! I’m in love with the owner’s aesthetic…it’s all so wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing the goodness with us ~ hugs and love, Dawn
MORE PLEASE, I am leaving for my first trip to Paris on Tuesday and I am writing all you suggestions down, I must know everything.
Love his collection specialty especially the religious relics, oil paintings, china and chandeliers!!! Love that he packs such a small space with amazing delight and doesn’t even have room for a counter to do business and yes, I love his hours too…lovely and absolutely delightful!!!
I could spend an hour or twelve in there for sure!
I’m loving all of these Paris shots! What a wonderful time you had with your daughter – lots of priceless memories have been made, I’m sure! ::Jill
How fantastic is that? What a great place to spend the day poking in all the nooks and crannies.
I want to do this same trip – loving the photos. You should think about doing a small, self published book with notes for travelers.
Nice! I love this place!!
Heavens…I’m hyperventilating over this one!
Thanks for sharing this little gem of a shop. When we were in Paris (two years ago!) we delighted in finding little brocante shops and a flea market or two off the tourist routes. Same with specialty shops seemingly dedicated to just one type of product. We blogged about these to share them with our readers, just as you have. Merci! Nous allons visiter cette boutique la prochaine fois que nous sommes à Paris!
I cannot find the chalkware cow? Where is it??
Oops. Sorry. Found it. I was looking in the photo below the description!
I passed this three weeks ago and it was closed(sunday)..
They must have been at the puce or out scavangering.
Looks wonderful!
I love it! More please.
I enjoy such a lovely getaway popping in to visit you in France.
Love it.
xoTrina
Holy cow- fabulous….I would die- The sunburst mirrors alone….did I say Holy Cow….well holy cow!
Thanks for sharing all the goodness.
Pinning right now.
SCREAM!!! I love it!
My sort of place…..smiles
Loving it!
Oooh, I want to go, I want to go!
OMGoodness!!!
What a wonderful shop! Another reason I need to go myself! 🙂
What a wonderful treat to get to tour Paris with you. And, those photos–WOW, they just sink into my soul!
My favorite part of Thanksgiving this year was to have my sweet, 84-year-old mom with us. Shortly before Christmas last she she has a heart attack and was hospitalized and on a vent for over three week, survival was touch and go. I am blessed beyond measure that she’s still with us.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win these wonderful gifts! You’re amazing!
Hi Heather! Somehow I missed this post the first time around . . . your photos of this little shop quickened my pulse, just a little. I would like to say that I collect butterflies, but two do no a collection make . . . and it was the butterflies, I think that did my pulse in . . . or maybe the turtle shell. I’m headed to Paris very soon, and if I should happen onto anything half as wonderful, it’s coming home with me! . . . I have a question for you, are there any custom’s issues with something like that? Would you consider an article or post on Customs? I would love to hear your thoughts!
Thank you! {ever so much}
~Debbi
I am hoping to go to Paris in April – it’s all up to the tax man. I love all the cute, tiny shops that carry such amazing finds. Your photos make me want to get planning. Please Mr. Tax Man let it happen.
Oh thanks for posting this. I am planning a trip once my son gets settled in. He loves these shops too!!! Can’t wait.
I was hoping it was in Kansas…visiting him there in a few weeks. Enjoy the weekend.
My sister and I found this shop March 2012 and enjoyed the visit. I purchased an old clock, an amber bottle labeled Argent Nitric, and an old metal calendar(roll type)…..thanks to your posting.
I went to this store at the end of May 2012 and I think he’s out of business. He wasn’t open during his posted hours, his store window was empty and you couldn’t see into the store past the empty display window. From the pictures I’ve seen, I can’t imagine he empties his window on a regular basis. I was so disappointed. Anyone know if he has, indeed, closed up?
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