Désirs et voluptés

A recent shop right in the city centre

Désirs et Voluptés opened its doors in August 2022 at 8 rue de la Poste, right in the heart of Valenciennes. Easy to reach on foot from the town centre, the shop clearly positions itself as an alternative to old school sex shops, the kind you picture as dim and a bit seedy with a red neon sign at the entrance.

Here, the idea is rather to offer a space where you feel comfortable browsing and asking questions, alone or as a couple.

What you'll find on the shelves

The range covers sex toys, a whole BDSM section for those who want to explore gentle restraint or something more intense, wellness products, lingerie and cosmetics. Enough to put together an evening, refresh your toy box or simply treat yourself to a new outfit.

The selection deliberately mixes solo pleasure, games for two and more technical accessories for BDSM regulars.

Discretion and advice

Payments are made by card or securely online, and orders are shipped in neutral packaging, with no logo giving away the contents. A real plus for those who prefer to keep their purchases to themselves.

The shop also offers a phone consultation to guide you before you visit, useful when you're not quite sure where to start or you're looking for a specific product.

Hours and access

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 12:30pm then 1:30pm to 7pm, and Monday afternoons only from 1:30pm to 7pm. Closed on Sunday.

Online reviews mainly highlight the welcome and the reassuring feel of the shop, far from the usual clichés of the genre.