Once upon a time, I entered a thread about shopping in Paris. I KNEW I had read about what was a superb kitchenry store in Paris... from a member who posted on "chowhound.com"

"E. Dehillerin at 18 et 20 rue Coquilliere
The best store for kitchen wares that I have been in, anywhere, bar none. Most locals did not know where it was or had never heard of it before, this place is amazing ask for Franck, he is very helpful, knowledgeable and nice. Copper Copper Copper and then any sort of kitchen utensil/tool you could ever think of and then about 53 more. Prices very very reasonable prices also.

yes this store is a dump but seems to have everything!

Bought a copper, no stick pan last summer which i ADORE. Have you been Suzie? it's a rabbit warren for kitchen utensil lovers!!

I agree completely: it's the Paris version of the 2nd floor of Zabar's. Don't be put off by the window display, which has not changed since de Gaulle was President de la République.

For anyone looking for kitchenware in a smaller, slightly more upscale shop, also try La Carpe on rue Tronchet, about a block from La Madeleine. Lots of wonderful things, and the staff have always been helpful.

There are also 3 or 4 other kitchen shops very close to Delherrin. A. Simon is one. There are also food shops in the area.

Is this store on the right bank?

Near what major landmark?

E. Dehillerin at 18 et 20 rue Coquilliere

I found out by using a quick search. Found an beautiful article at
http://www.theage.com.au/travel/2001...XZURM4TNC.html

"...Meander back to rue Coquilliere through the gardens of the Palais Royale to E. Dehillerin, a rabbit warren of a store that has been selling to chefs since 1820. The downstairs area is crammed floor-to-ceiling with heavy-duty copper saucepans, enormous dusty pots (that hold up to 50 litres), Le Creuset cookware, giant baking dishes, fish kettles and cast-iron snail dishes - all of which are reasonably priced and can be shipped worldwide. "

its a stunning article, even has restaurant suggestions...

SuzieC, great article. thanks so much.

After visiting Dehillerin for the second year in a row, and working with Franck while there, Im convinced that the experience ranks at the top of my to-do list while in Paris. If you enjoy copper, this stop will be well worth the time. We stayed for over two hours and then had a hard time pulling ourselves away.

Franck and his coworkers have a wicked sense of humor which made our experience there even more fun. This store is a trip into another century; I love the knives I bought there. And, yes, it is on the right bank, several blocks north of the Palais Royal.

Wonderful, Pere Noel might get a head start for under my tree!

Could you remember what metro stop to get off at ? Thanks!

Dutyfree-
I think Les Halles would be the closest. Don't have my metro map with me, but I'm pretty sure that's the stop we use for Dehillerin.

KirRoyale

The Metro stop For E. Dehillerin is Les Halles ou louvre & RER Stop Chatelet -Les Halles short walk from the Louvre.They have very good prices and Mr Frack is a great english speaking sales person .Also they have a website [email protected]