Sexyshop

A shop that's been around for a long time

Sexyshop, also known as Mille et Une Nuits, has its storefront on avenue de la Tournelle in Auxerre. The venue's Facebook page claims over 20 years of activity in the neighborhood, making it a long-standing address for locals looking for a sex shop without having to leave town.

It's a classic-format sex shop, with no particular staging or original concept: you come here for products, not an experience.

What's on the shelves

The shop offers a fairly wide range for a venue of this size: sex toys, lingerie, lube, erotic DVDs, magazines and various accessories. Enough to cover everyday needs without having to visit multiple addresses.

The selection is refreshed regularly, based on customer feedback, so you'll find both entry level products and more specific items.

Hours and access

Sexyshop is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 2:30pm to 6:30pm. The shop stays closed on Monday, on Wednesday... no wait, let's be precise: it's closed on Monday and Sunday, with tight afternoon hours the rest of the week.

These fairly short windows are worth planning around if you're coming from further away, since the place isn't open in the morning or in the evening.

• Address: 35 avenue de la Tournelle, 89000 Auxerre
• Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 2:30pm to 6:30pm
• Phone: +33 3 86 48 13 13

What customers say

Online reviews are mixed. Some customers appreciate the regularly refreshed product selection, with references changing from one visit to the next.

Other reviews, however, point to a reception described as curt, including one account of a customer being asked to leave for answering the phone during their visit. Enough to temper the enthusiasm around customer service, even if the product range is still praised by some regulars.