Dorcel

A sex shop that doesn't look like the others

Forget the flashy storefront and aggressive neon signs. The Dorcel Store in Le Mans plays the discretion and elegance card, with a facade that doesn't shout what it sells. Inside, the atmosphere is designed to put you at ease, with pink tones that break from the classic sex shop image.

The concept is part of the upscale range developed by the Dorcel brand since 1979, designed for sensual wellbeing more than quick voyeurism.

What you'll find there

Across 350 m2, the shop lines up more than 3000 items: lingerie, sex toys, massage oils, lube, accessories and a few books. The selection bets on quality and refinement rather than sheer quantity.

People come here for a gift, a specific craving or just to look around without feeling judged.

Welcome and clientele

The shop is run by an all women team who offer personalized advice, which changes the experience a lot for women on their own or couples not used to this kind of place. Reviews mention a professional welcome, far from the awkwardness some fear before walking in.

The clientele is described as mostly female, and several reviews point out that the place has changed how sex shops are seen in the region. Purchases leave in neutral packaging, with no logo giving away what's inside.

A place in transition

Worth noting before you go: the brand is becoming Body House, with a new storefront set to be finished in September. The business and the address stay the same, but the name and visual identity are changing.

Practical info

• Address: 1 Rue des Frères Voisin, 72000 Le Mans
• Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm
• Access reserved for adults aged 18 and over
• Phone: 02 53 56 72 40