Les Caprices de Pan

Rue Étienne Dolet, right in the heart of Orleans, Les Caprices de Pan has kept shop since 1988. Nearly forty years in business for this sex shop, which has seen several generations of customers come through its doors, says a lot about its staying power in a trade where the signs above the door often change hands.

What you'll find there

The shop plays on several fronts: sex toys for her and for him, lingerie, erotic films, magazines and accessories of every kind. The range covers both simple cravings and more specific quests, with a selection that seems to have been thought out for men and women alike.

Three private viewing booths round out the offer, for those who want to watch on the spot rather than at home. It's a service you won't find in every shop of this kind, and it sets Les Caprices de Pan apart from more basic sex shops.

Hours and access

The shop opens its doors Monday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday from 2pm to 10pm. Generous hours that let you drop by on a weekday or a Sunday afternoon alike, without ever rushing.

Access is reserved for adults aged 18 and over, as required for this type of business. The place presents itself as welcoming to everyone, regardless of gender or orientation.

The atmosphere on site

Customer feedback points to a warm welcome, especially from the owner, who seems to take the time to advise rather than sell on autopilot. That's the kind of detail that makes the difference in a sex shop, where plenty of people still walk in feeling a bit shy.

The product selection is rated good and the prices called fair by those who've tried the shop. Nothing extraordinary in the reviews, but a consistency that reassures: you know what to expect once you push open the door on rue Étienne Dolet.