Dollhouse

A shop designed by women, for everyone

Dollhouse has been around since 2005 in the Marais, and it's one of the rare Parisian erotic boutiques run entirely by women. That inevitably changes the way you're welcomed there: no awkward stares, no salesperson reciting a script, more like listening and advice without judgment.

The clientele is mostly female, but couples come here happily too. It's often the address people recommend to someone stepping into a sex shop for the first time and dreading a sleazy or over the top vibe.

What you'll find inside

The shop spans two floors. You'll find a selection of chic lingerie (not the basic stuff you find everywhere), quality sex toys, and various erotic accessories designed for pleasure rather than for show.

The selection isn't sprawling like some sex hypermarket, it's rather tight and curated, which makes choosing easier when you're not quite sure where to start. For those who'd rather not travel, the shop also offers discreet and fast delivery from its website.

Boudoir mood and pink storefront

From the outside, the colorful storefront and the pink ground floor set the tone: Dollhouse plays the boudoir card rather than the red neon and tinted glass one. The stated idea is to take the sacred (and shameful) edge off the subject, to make it something light and kind rather than something to hide away in disgrace.

You can feel it in the decor as much as in the service, designed so you feel at ease even if you've never set foot in a sex shop in your life.

What customers say

Reviews highlight this feminine, elegant approach, far from the genre's clichés. People praise the lack of judgment, the warm welcome, and the fact that the shop is a great entry point for a first purchase.

Good to know

Dollhouse is located at 24 rue du Roi de Sicile, in the 4th arrondissement, just steps from the shopping streets of the Marais. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 1pm to 8pm, and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm.