The Dollhouse, Toy store and antique shop in the 6th arrondissement, Paris
La Maison de Poupée is a toy store and antique shop in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, specializing in collectible dolls and antique toys. Its shelves are tightly packed with porcelain and cloth dolls alongside old toy pieces from different countries and periods.
The shop has been open for more than 30 years and has passed through several owners over time, each leaving their own mark on the place. It grew in a neighborhood long known for its bookshops, galleries, and small specialist stores.
Many of the dolls are dressed in traditional clothing from different countries and periods, some with handmade accessories or tiny shoes. Visitors who look closely often find that each piece tells its own small story.
The shop sits in the Latin Quarter, which is easy to explore on foot, close to bookshops, cafes, and historic streets. Visiting in the morning tends to be quieter and gives more time to talk with the owner.
Although it is a shop, La Maison de Poupée feels more like a small museum, since many of the dolls on display are meant for collectors rather than children to play with. The window display changes regularly, so no two visits look the same.
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