Papier Plus' bible paper journals are slim 7 inch by 5 inch volumes and are less than twice the…read morethickness of an iPhone 5. Yet the thin paper means the volume has 256 leaves, 512 pages. The paper is unlined, creamy colored, and gilt-edged. Though the paper is thin it is relatively dense and un absorbent so ink does not blotch. The thinness of the paper means it is somewhat translucent so one can tell that there is handwriting on the other side of the leaf. The way to make paper opaque is with fillers which also make the paper thick and stiff but this volume is all about thin and light. Being thin light and having lots of leaves, these are the ideal travel journal or near-home always-with-you journal. They are not in the least waterproof though so for serious traveling, trekking, or bicycle touring, the indispensable accessory is a freezer-weight ziplock plastic bag. (Never put a fountain pen in the same ziplock - with elevation change the ink will ooze out and destroy your journal). The book also has a sewn-in place marker ribbon. I find these unnecessary but others might like them. The only thing not small about the bible paper journal is the price -- 60 euros. Ouch! But what did you expect at a Paris boutique that sells hand-made goods a few steps from the Seine?

Scrapbooking heaven. Its a good thing I don't live in Paris or I would live in this shop, and then…read morenot be able to pay my bills. They have the neatest blank books ever! I bet its one of the best in the city.. and anywhere.

Couldn't resist their display at the Hotel Bedford, down the street. Got some kind, caring help…read morefrom Brigitte, the kind (and professional) owner herself, on buying an beautiful snow globe. Of course, that led to multiple trips, and purchases of some (very) high-quality pens that make excellent gifts. The knowledgeable crew make the shopping experience both fun & enjoyable. They can even professionally giftwrap their beautiful pens, whilst you're there, looking to buy more... Next time I'm in Paris, I know where I'm staying and where to buy my next fountain pen.

A beautiful little shop in Paris! Many higher end fountain pen brands carried, such as…read moreFaber-Castell and Mont Blanc, but few of the mid-range like Lamy and Parker. They have Iroshizuku bottled inks and several colors of cartridges by Waterman. Thoroughly enjoyed my stop at this shop while on vacation!

Found a nice journal for our son while in Paris. We wanted to buy something special and this store…read morewas the ticket!

Hard to find but very cute! Turn onto the alley and make sure you have the right address, because I…read moredon't think that the one on yelp is correct. Very sweet woman who runs the shop. Pricing was fine/good. Lots of cute cards and gifts as well as art supplies (I went for drawing paper). Difficile à trouver, mais vraiment adorable ! Prenez la ruelle et vérifiez bien l'adresse, car celle sur Yelp est probablement erronée. La boutique est tenue par une femme très gentille. Les prix sont corrects. On y trouve plein de jolies cartes et de cadeaux, ainsi que du matériel de dessin (j'y suis allée pour acheter du papier à dessin).

Very cool paper and souvenir shop. Lots of artistic and unique items. It's a bit cramped but…read morethere's lots to see. There's actually two shops right next to each other but over of them was closed when we were there. Great location in The Marais and right by Notre Dame. Definitely worth a visit!

I really enjoyed this stationary store. The shop sales person let me browse without hovering or…read moretrying to push things at me. It was filled with lots of quality items in classic styles, including many Italian papers - not trendy, kitsch or junk items. I purchased a beautiful set of stationary cards and envelopes for myself.

I visited Palais du Stylo to choose my first luxury fountain pen. I write all day, so I figure I…read moredeserve something that writes beautifully, while making that slightly scratchy sound on white paper. Watch this to get a glimpse into the passion some people have for fountain pens (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDra9j9POkU). The two ladies at Palais du Stylo patiently allowed me to try a variety of pens, in various nib widths, with different colours and types of inks. They were pleasant to talk to throughout, as I went through my decision making process, in contrast to some other pen places I've visited (eg, Mora Stylo). I went back and forth between a medium and broad nib, back and forth between the Pelikan and Faber-Castell, and couldn't even make up my mind on the Aurora black versus Pelikan midnight blue ink. I had done prior research on their website and independently, so I think that contributed to things going smoothly. I'm not sure how a total newbie to pens would fare in a store like this (or any specialty pen store), so I recommend knowing a little bit about pens before walking in.

a cute art store tucked in an alleyway. it's very romantic, and they have an array of art supplies…read more they had a vibe of an antique store with odds and ends, but for art! the store doesn't allow photos inside, but i got a refillable sketchbook. the inside of the leather sleeve is impressed with their store name, which is a great souvenir for artists who travel.

Perfect stationary shop for those who love writing/paper, etc. Easy to get to (area) but not easy…read moreto locate. Take the metro to St. Michel, then look for Rue Danton (not blvd. St. Michel, my first mistake) and turn right at first block to Rue de St Andres des Art. It is NOT on the street itself (my 2nd mistake) but in passageway Couer de Commerce between #59 and 61. Once you enter, the shop is 10+ meters on your left. It is indeed tiny but a paper lover/writer's haven: journals, day timers, cards, pens & accessories, wooden bookmarks, postcards, wrapping paper et al. My favorite purchases included separate leather cases (holds one pen each) - I got three in red, blue and orange each - a sheave of wrapping paper in different designs and a wood bookmark. Many of the products are beautifully designed and handmade; the owner will tell you which country they are from or made in, The items I bought were from in Italy, India and France. Well worth the effort to find!

Beautiful bookstore with warm welcoming staff across from Jardin du Luxembourg. I didn't have room…read morein my suitcase for more books or I would have selected several.

This is a charming bookstore with a solid selection, but the customer service is notably poor. I…read moreordered a book over three weeks ago, and not only has it still not arrived, but I've received no meaningful communication despite multiple attempts to follow up. Calls go unanswered, emails are ignored, and only after repeated messages did it become clear the book may not have been ordered at all. For contrast: the same title, coming from London, was delivered in just two days by Shakespeare and Company. I would have gladly picked up my copy from this store before leaving town tomorrow, but once again, they're unresponsive. If you're looking to order a book, take your business elsewhere.

This shop is absolutely adorable and filled with so many special little gift finds. I will…read moredefintely go back anytime I am in Paris.

Cute, cute, cute! Tons of pens and inks and crayons and pastels and nifty stationary items and key…read morechains and books of stickers and cool paper and blank books for sale, in the most adorable little store front, painted bright yellow! LOVE this place. Love. Stopped in last December (2010) and got batteries for the camera and the most loveable book of glittery girly stickers for my niece. And there's a nice little cafe directly across the street, too. :D