Pierre Hardy

No Palais Royal shopping trip would be complete without a stop at Pierre Hardy‘s fabulous footwear boutique. Hardy, who designed shoe collections for Hermès and Dior before launching his own line, frequently taps into art and architecture for ideas, finding inspiration in artists from Botticelli to Pol Bury and even in the stumpy striped columns by Daniel Buren at the Palais Royal’s entrance. His sought-after shoes, showcased in a conceptual vitrine, include jeweled high-heeled sandals for well-heeled women and limited-edition sneakers for men.

156 Galerie de Valois, Palais Royal, Paris 1st, 01.42.60.59.75. website