Pain d’Épices

Pain d’Épices is one of the most magical and enduring boutiques in Paris, occupying two charming floors beneath the glass roof of the Passage Jouffroy, one of the city’s most romantic 19th-century covered arcades, located in the 9th arrondissement near the Musée Grévin. The shop has welcomed generations of children and miniature enthusiasts for well over a century, and its spirit remains unchanged: a celebration of traditional, imaginative, and artisanal play. The interior is a feast for the senses — antique wooden display cases and shelves filled with handcrafted toys, soft toys, wooden games, knitting kits, and dolls of every description. Pain d’Épices is particularly celebrated as a temple of miniatures and dollhouse furnishings. Its collection of tiny objects is extraordinary in its detail and scope: miniature copper saucepans, porcelain plates, period furniture, Parisian street lamps, pastries no larger than a thumbnail, and entire room settings crafted to breathtaking detail. These miniatures, many produced by artisan makers across Europe, make the shop a pilgrimage destination for serious collectors and those seeking the most unique of gifts. The upper floor offers a wide range of craft materials including carded wool kits and embroidery supplies, alongside a curated range of traditional games, costumes, puppets, and collectible teddy bears including sought-after Steiff limited editions. Pain d’Épices embodies the irreplaceable charm of Parisian specialty retail, operating with the care and devotion of a family-run institution. The shop ships internationally via its website.