Passage du Désir
High end erotic shop on rue Pierre Lescot, near Forum des Halles. Sex toys, lingerie, soft BDSM, no judgment welcome.
- Chic, discreet atmosphere
- High end selection
- No judgment welcome
- Near Forum des Halles
- Free delivery from 69 euros
- Address
- 17 rue Pierre Lescot
75001 Paris - Opening hours
- Mon-Fri 11:00-21:00
Sun, public holidays 14:00-20:00 - Website
- passagedudesir.com
A shop that breaks the mold
Forget the slightly seedy image of the neighborhood sex shop. Passage du Désir bills itself as the anti sex shop, with a polished decor and window displays that look more like a chic lingerie boutique than a store squeezed between two red neon signs.
This address in the 1st arrondissement is part of a network of around twenty shops across France, all designed with the same spirit: making sexuality accessible without making it vulgar.
What you'll find there
People come here for sex toys, lingerie, massage oils, games for two and a few soft BDSM accessories for the curious who want to try without diving into heavy gear. The selection is tight rather than sprawling, meant to guide rather than overwhelm with choice.
Staff advice is a real plus mentioned by customers: you can ask questions about how to use an item or what suits a couple just starting out, without feeling like you're being a bother.
Who it's for
The shop speaks to couples as much as to women on their own, and more broadly to all genders looking for an uninhibited approach to pleasure. The brand bets on a resolutely positive and feminine image of sexuality, far from the clichés that sometimes stick to this kind of business.
Online reviews stress this absence of judgment and the discretion of the service, plain packaging included for those ordering online.
Atmosphere and welcome
Feedback describes a chic, almost cozy place where you don't feel watched the moment you walk through the door. The welcome is described as warm, without the awkwardness some fear when stepping into this kind of shop for the first time.
Practical info
The shop is on rue Pierre Lescot, a stone's throw from Forum des Halles and rue de Rivoli, so it's easy to work into a shopping stroll around the area.
- Open Monday to Friday from 11am to 9pm
- Sundays and public holidays from 2pm to 8pm
- Free delivery from 69 euros of purchase
- Club Purple loyalty program
Those who prefer to order remotely can go through the brand's website, with the same selection as in store.
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