In the artsy alleys of Haut-Marais just across from Marché des Enfants Rouges, boutiques and galleries are abundant. Empreintes is a little bit of both, a tribute to French craftsmanship and a wonderful place to pick up a unique object. Housed within a beautifully restored, bright and airy building that used to be a jewelry workshop, Empreintes is much more than a store, but a vibrant concept space filled with wonderfully curated homeware, decor, jewelry and accessories displayed across 3 floors. 

Each floor is a treasure trove of handcrafted objects that tell the stories of artisans and show mastery of materials like paper, stone, leather and glass. From a delicate ceramic vase to a boldly upholstered statement armchair to strikingly colorful jewelry to hand carved wooden chess set, there’s no shortage of choice in the store. Run by Ateliers d’Art de France, they have nearly 1000 objects by dozens of makers across the country. There’s everything from beautifully practical dining ware to upgrade your tablescape to sculptural art pieces that can elevate any home. It’s a one stop shop to admire craft from all regions of France.