Chercheminippes, the second-hand institution in Paris: shopping and home bargain

Calling all shopping fans looking for bargains to get beautiful pieces. You know second-hand stores – like thrift stores – are a must if you wan to enjoy good deals and stick to a sustainable approach of fashion. Although in some of them you can find vintage pieces, others unveil trendy clothes by current brands. Today, come along and (re)discover a concept mixing the two.

To discover it, head to the Latin Quarter. Walk the rue du Cherche-Midi and you will probably notice several burgundy boards covering one of the parts. This is one the oldest realms of second-hand in Paris: Chercheminippes. Well-settled for about fifty years in Paris, this store is packed with bargains.

In all, enjoy five stores. Two are respectively devoted to male and female ready-to-wear. The third store takes us in the Haute-Couture universe with trendy and vintage pieces. The fourth store is packed with accessories, and the last one is an inspiration when it comes to home décor and furniture. Each of the stores is a golden mine with lots of gems.

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Here, only fabulous brands. Isabel Marant, Ba&sh, Les Petites, The Kooples, Sandro, Louis Vuitton, Zadig & Voltaire, Jimmy Choo… Whether you are looking for clothes, bags, shoes or accessories, you are likely to find pieces from the latest collections.

 Everything is ordered by brand, size or color, making the experience enjoyable and inspiring. Perfect to shop casually or when you have a big occasion like a wedding or a baptism. You get to find a smart outfit for an affordable cost whilst rocking the dress code!