Besides the specialist shops listed here, most of the big department stores and discount stores have children's sections. Of the latter, Tati is the cheapest place to go. Surprisingly, Monoprix has decent prices and matching quality.ABC Carnaval et Fêtes 22 av Ledru-Rollin, 12e. Need something a little different? Fancy dress galore, gimmicks, masks, accessories and stage make-up, all for hire or purchase. M° Gare-de-Lyon. Tues–Sat 10am–7pm. Agnès B 2 rue du Jour, 1er. Very fashionable and desirable clothes as you'd expect from this chic Parisian designer. Just opposite is Le Petit B for babies selling lots of very French-looking outfits in navy blue and white. M°/RER Châtelet-Les Halles. Mon–Sat 10am–7pm. Baby Dior 252 bd Saint-Germain, 7e. Unaffordable, but entertaining – especially the prices. M° Solférino. Mon–Sat 10am–6.30pm. Bain – Plus Enfants 23 rue des Blancs Manteaux, 4e. Aimed at 0–12 year-olds, this stylish shop has an irresistible range of bed and bath items: chic pyjamas, hooded robes, fluffy towels and cuddly bears. M° Hôtel de Ville. Tues–Sat 11am–7.30pm. Menkes 12 rue de Rambuteau, 3e. A vibrant selection of Spanish flamenco outfits, sombreros, fans and footwear for boys and girls. Classes also on offer. M° Rambuteau. Tues–Sat 10am–12.30pm & 2–7pm. Du Pareil au Même 122 rue du Faubourg-St-Antoine, 12e. Beautiful kids' clothing at very good prices. Gorgeous floral dresses, cute jogging suits, and bright coloured basics. Branches all over Paris. M° Ledru-Rollin. Mon–Sat 10am–7pm. Petit Bateau 116 av des Champs-Élysées, 8e. Stylish and comfortable cotton t-shirts and vests. M° Charles-de-Gaulles-Etoile. Mon–Sat 10am–7.30pm. Pom d'Api 13 rue du Jour, 1er. The most colourful, imaginative and well-made shoes for kids in Paris (up to size 40/UK7, and from €40), plus exquisite chairs in the shapes of swans and dogs for the little ones to sit on. M°/RER Châtelet-Les Halles. Mon–Sat 10.30am–7pm. Also at 28 rue du Four, 6e (M° St-Germain-des-Prés; Mon–Sat 10am–7pm). Unishop 4 rue Rambuteau, 3e & 42 rue de Rivoli, 4e. Very cheap and cheerful kids' clothes: vibrant selection of zebra leggings, teeny hooded sweatshirts and floral dresses. M° Hôtel-de-Ville. Both Tues–Sat 10.15am–7pm. Au Vieux Campeur 48 rue des Écoles, 5e www.au-vieux-campeur.fr. The best camping and sporting equipment range in Paris, spread over several shops in the quartier. The special attraction for kids is a climbing wall. M° Cluny-La Sorbonne. Mon 2–7pm, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10.30am–7.30pm, Wed 10.30am–9pm, Sat 10am–7.30pm.
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