Bysance sells bags and baggage in all shapes and sizes by all makers and manufacturers, from a clutch to a trunk. If you can't find it here, you won't find it anywhere. They also have a selection of travel accessories, wallets and purses. (51 Rue Louis-Pasteur Tel: 02 9844 4828)

The Magic Surf Shop has everything a dedicated surfer ever lusted after... take advantage of the sales (starting 9 January) and get ready for the coming season (31 Rue Yves Collet, tel: 02 9844 9588).

Pause Café sells clothes in sizes 36 (tiny) to 54 (capacious), meaning there's something for everyone, and lots of choices you won't find in the chain stores (93 Rue de Siam; tel 02 98 00 17 05).

K2 Chocolate is a beauty salon specialising in chocolate massages, as well as all the usual beauty and well-being treatments. It also has a solarium so you can top up your tan (72 Rue de Siam, tel: 02 9847 6149).