Passage du Désir

A different take on the sex shop

Passage du Désir, just steps from Châtelet, doesn't look like the erotic boutiques that usually come to mind first. The store presents itself as the anti sex shop: polished decor, carefully designed lighting, products displayed like in a perfumery rather than a dusty old shop.

It's one of the Parisian storefronts of a network with about twenty shops across France and Belgium, which explains the polished finish and well organized offering.

What you'll find there

The shop on Rue du Pont Neuf offers lingerie, sex toys, intimate cosmetics and lube, plus erotic games for evenings for two or more. The idea is to cover a lot of ground, from the slightly naughty gift to the more committed purchase, without anyone walking through the door feeling judged or uncomfortable.

The staff are described as professional and ready to advise, which matters when you show up without quite knowing what you're looking for. Online orders follow the same logic: delivery within 48 hours and returns possible within 30 days, a reassurance that matters especially for a first purchase.

Access and hours

The shop is open every day, with hours generous enough to stop by after work or on a Sunday afternoon. It's open Monday to Friday from noon to 9pm, Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm.

Wheelchair access is possible but limited, worth planning ahead if reduced mobility is a factor for your visit. Packages shipped from the shop arrive in plain packaging, with no mention of the contents, a point the brand highlights and customers confirm.

What customers say

Feedback on this address and on the network in general points the same way: a trustworthy image, a more upscale positioning than the industry average, and a variety of products that lets you compare in person before deciding. The overall vibe, described as fun and stylish, comes up often in reviews, far from the clichés that still stick to this kind of shop.