Top of the best opticians in Paris

Here, no Haute Couture brands, but sparkling and unique frames. The collections are mainly chosen with a heartful touch, " "we search for what you can’t find anywhere else" . Among the must-haves: their collection allows you to choose the shape, size and color combinations of the glasses, as well as Franswa Creation, 100% customizable wooden frames, created by hand and tailored to fit.One of the store's collaborators, trained in woodworking. On the glasses side, Sabine, Éric, and François have chosen to partner with Essilor, a global leader that follows 65 manufacturing steps. We have decided to work closely with Essilor®, a sign of quality, to advise the whole family on high-performance lenses that go beyond simple vision correction. Essilor® also represents a unique French craftsmanship, recognized by the Origine France Garantie label (1)!
Optique des Vosges
12, rue Saint-Antoine — 4th
Tuesday - Friday from 11 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM
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(1) Essilor® lenses labeled Origine France Garantie: excluding photochromic lenses, Xperio® lenses, Crizal® Alizé® UV, Crizal® Alizé® Prevencia®, and Crizal® EasyPro lenses, as well as Lineis® lenses. Find the list of lenses labeled Origine France Garantie at www.essilor.fr

The boldest choice: La Fabrique de lunettes

At La Fabrique de Lunettes, you don’t just pick a frame; you choose a style. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference: your gaze, your aura, your flair. And since we’re never quite the same person from one day to the next, you can even rent them. Change your glasses, change your vibe!It's easier than changing your life. The decor? A Mondrian in supervised freedom: perfectly held primary colors, impeccable black lines… A calm geometry for slightly rebellious minds.

Here, no optician jargon or loud promotions: just 2000 well-inspired frames, from flamboyant fifties to oversized that make a statement, with sleek models sharper than a good replica. In the lineup: Tom Ford, YSL, Chloé, Emmanuelle Khanh, and brands chosen for what they represent without shouting. Men, women, unisex — style, yes, but without ostentation. The lenses are made in France, just like the welcome — except here, it's perfect, warm… and Parisian! And for the more daring: glasses suitable for running, swimming, biking… or jumping into the void (both literally and figuratively). In short, a vision care experience like you've never seen, but one you’ll soon find hard to look away from.

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The Glasses Factory
11, Boulevard du Temple — 3rd
Monday - Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM 
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The Most Attentive: EKLA

With its two shops, one in the 10th and one in the 11th, this independent optician has cracked the code. Ekla is the only Parisian optician that offers third-party payment with all insurance companies. What does that mean? Zero paperwork, zero upfront costs, and full handling of your eyewear reimbursements from A to Z. And that’s not all: the team, as knowledgeable as they are caring, provides a complete eye exam on-site, using top-notch equipment for perfect correction. The cherry on top? If your glasses have seen better days, the opticians at Ekla will repair them with care.aren't your frames – broken branches, adjustments, reshaping – to give them a second youth.

Now, let's talk about the frames! In both shops – including the one in the 10th, the largest designer eyewear shop in Paris – there are few logos, no big brands. Just a carefully selected collection of eco-friendly frames crafted by small, always talented, often avant-garde creators. Retro, chic, colorful… Forget the classic styles we all know, here, we think outside the box. To find the pair that perfectly enhances your face, the opticians take their time: personalized facial advice, endless try-ons. Vintage eyewear lovers are also in for a treat as EKLA offers an upcycling system: old frames sourced, polished, and resold like new. We love it.

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Ekla 
147, Faubourg Saint-Antoine Street — 11th
Tuesday - Saturday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm
84, Hauteville Street — 10th
Tuesday - Saturday from 10am to 7pm
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The Most Personalized: Les Opticiens Malesherbes

Les Opticiens Malesherbes is all about the friendship between Simon and Pierre-Jean. From their school days to opening this boutique on Malesherbes Boulevard ten years ago, these two passionate friends and partners have always aimed to showcase the best in eyewear. In this warm shop where their love for art and design meets the world of optics, you’ll find an incredibly wide selection of frames. About fifteen brands of eyewear are offered, including the ind&eac...

At Les Opticiens Malesherbes, all attention is directed towards the customer. Based on your desires, how you plan to use your glasses, the size and shape of your face, the color of your eyes and hair, and your vision correction, Simon and Pierre-Jean guide you to find the most suitable frame. And because all aspects of the profession are highlighted, they have a workshop located at the back of the shop for cutting lenses and repairing glasses. As members of the Label Eye Like, they ensure to offer the most innovative technologies like the DNEye® Scanner which measures the exact biometrics of your eyes. This data allows for the manufacturing...cation Rodenstock glasses, which perfectly match your vision. Quality, advice, and expertise… Let’s go without hesitation to Les Opticiens Malesherbes. 

Les Opticiens Malesherbes
70, boulevard Malesherbes — 8th
Tuesday - Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM
Saturday from 10 AM to 6:30 PM
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The ultimate eyewear stylist: Atelier Valentin

Choosing glasses is an incredibly personal experience, almost intimate. A pair of glasses can enhance a face, but it can also transform it; Nina's idea is to guide you by offering subtly brilliant glasses that will elevate you without disguising you. Here, we measure your face just like a tailor would, and suggest frames based on your features while keeping your desires in mind. The cherry on top? This shop features exclusive models and brands! 

Atelier Valentin
30, rue Bonaparte — 6th
Monday - Saturday from 11am to 7pm
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The most design-oriented: Le Visionnaire

Established for over ten years in Paris,  Le Visionnaire welcomes you in its two stores : one on the right bank in Le Marais, and the other on the left bank in the 6th, just steps away from Bon Marché. While the first showcases Scandinavian-inspired decor, the second invites you into a more design-focused world, all in wood, both refined and warm. The style of the shops is different, but the expertise remains the same. Here, Yllan and his opticians are here to help you choose the perfect pair, discussing your desires and experiences with glasses.

The Visionary 
53, Boulevard Beaumarchais — 3rd
43, Rue du Cherche-Midi — 6th
Tuesday - Saturday from 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM 
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The Trendiest : People Optique

Right in the heart of the 18th, avenue de Clichy, People Optique offers you a selection of unique pieces, brilliantly blending exclusivity, technology, and aesthetics. On the shelves, you can choose from a multitude of optical or sunglasses brands that are as rare as they are prestigious, making them hard to find anywhere else: from Japanese designers Eyevan, Sato, and Peter and May to the English Cutler & Gross.>, passing through the New Yorker Moscot or the designers Loewe, Dior, Celine, and Saint Laurent… Their pairs of glasses with lenses guaranteed made in France are sure to delight lovers of elegance and quality. But that’s not all.

Here, a true treasure of rarity is also available for the little ones, from 0 to 16 years old, in a 50m2 boutique dedicated entirely to them. Comfortable and easy to wear, choose glasses with unbreakable frames,  interchangeable arms and technical lenses to help slow down your children's myopia. Appointments with specialized ophthalmologists for the littlest ones, a regular follow-up to maintain the frames and lenses of your children to always ensure they are comfortable, a breakage guarantee of one year.on certain frames, and the home delivery with no extra charge in the Paris region, premium customer service is a must. And the cherry on top: walk away with a pair of optical or sun glasses from the Izipizi brand in addition to your children's optical purchase.

People Optique 
12, avenue de Clichy — 18th
Monday - Thursday from 10 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday from 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday from 11 AM to 7:30 PM

42, rue Saint-Placide — 6th
Monday - Thursday from 10 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM
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The Most Elegant: Ochi Ochi

Craftsmanship, elegance, creativity, sensitivity... Ochi Ochi offers international high-quality brands in a quirky and intimate setting. With over 20 years of experience in luxury eyewear and mastery of several languages, Janna warmly welcomes clients from all over the world.ntier with warmth, expertise, and a personal touch. In this store, the focus is on the quality of the products, elegance, and excellence. 

Ochi Ochi offers a vast selection of handcrafted frames from Japan, known for their durability, strength, and vibrant colors. Julius Tart and Native Sons present subtle variations on timeless styles. Shady Character adds a playful twist to retro looks from the '60s, while Sauvage - a fusion of French and Japanese design - promises elegance with a hint of extravagance. The store also features American Optical frames and various European brands. Distinguished and timeless models, ensuring you align with current ecological issues. Unique frames that stand the test of time, at Ochi Ochi, the perfect combo has been found.

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Ochi ochi 
16, rue Houdon — 18th
Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM
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The Most Creative: Optique Cauderlier

Just like his brother's shop, Optique des Vosges, Optique Cauderlier combines aesthetics, technical expertise, and authenticity through a personalized approach. Passionate about optics and technical innovation, as well as the latest design trends, Eric invites you to discover unique models that you won't find anywhere else. Specializing in round frames and progressive lenses, the shop offers a selection of about ten unique creators such as Franswa, Res-Rei, and Sabine be. Every pair of glasses can be custom-made, with no limits to creativity. 

If anyone is convinced, it's the customers who speak best about it: “A keen overall perspective, a few well-thought-out questions, and Eric will have you try on about fifteen pairs. First, you try them on without seeing yourself; he narrows down the selection, and then you try on the chosen models while looking in the mirror. It's a double selection process, guided by yes, no, maybe. The choices are whittled down to 2 or 3, and the final decision is yours. Surprised? You choose the glasses that reflect facets of your personality and perhaps even the sides you were hesitant to reveal to others! A respectful, expert, joyful experience that I recommend.”

On the lens side, we once again choose excellence with Essilor, the French lens manufacturer and the world leader in eyewear lenses (1). For your visual comfort, our mission is to take care of your vision and to ensure your satisfaction.

Optique Cauderlier 
38, rue Saint-Placide — 6e
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 11 AM to 7:30 PM
Wednesday from 10 AM to 2 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM
Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM and 2:30 PM to 7 PM
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(1) Euromonitor International, Optics and Eyewear Industry Study, 2024 edition; Essilor International Company, Global Market Value MSRP (Observed Selling Price). * Euromonitor, 2021 data; market value in the ophthalmic lenses category. The brand represents progressive lenses.

The Top of the Line: Vision Soft

Nestled on Rue de Tocqueville in the 17th, Vision Soft welcomes Parisians in search of their new pair of glasses. Inside, the passionate team offers a wide selection of elegant eyewear.It's an ultra-personalized experience. From modern to retro, from subtle to flashy, from plastic to metal, the focus is on the quality of the products offered. You'll find a wide selection of Japanese brands that combine comfort and excellence in materials, including Matsuda, Masunaga, and Yuichi Toyama.

At Vision Soft, high-end frames and talented creators take center stage: John Dalia, Peter and May, Maybach, Thierry Lasry, Oliver Peoples, and even Cartier. In fact, it’s one of the specialists and largest sellers of the Cartier brand, and one of the few in France to offer vintage Cartier glasses. It's sure to dazzle you!

Vision Soft
65, rue de Tocqueville — 17th
Monday - Thursday from 10 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM
Sunday from 10 AM to 1:30 PM
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The most original : Also Glasses

Ready to shake things up? Then head over to Les Lunettes d'Also, a lovely shop that highlights original and high-quality creations. This independent eyewear shop offers a refined selection of designer brands like Anne et Valentin, with their graphic designs, Kuboraum, featuring sculptural and avant-garde frames, or Thierry Lasry, known for his sophisticated, handcrafted models. Here, each frame is carefully selected to combine comfort, aesthetics, and innovation.. The expert and attentive team is here to help you choose glasses that reflect your personality while perfectly fitting your face. 

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Les lunettes d'Also
115, rue Vieille du Temple — 3rd Floor
Monday from 2 PM to 7 PM
Tuesday - Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM
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The most affordable: Polette

What if we saw life through Polette ?Created to reinvent our relationship with glasses, Polette is the perfect ally for tired eyes (and wallets too). Located on Rue de Rivoli, this eyewear brand breaks the mold with stylish frames at mini prices, all crafted with a eco-friendly approach. From design to lenses, everything is designed with short supply chains in mind, because here, there are no middlemen driving up the price. And honestly, why choose between style and quality when you can have both?

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Polette
91, rue de Rivoli — 1st
Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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The trendiest: Milan Lunetier

This is the must-know address for glasses that turn heads. Milan Lunetier offers a sharp selection of high-end brands like Moscot, Mykita, and Ahlem, perfect for lovers of stylish and timeless pieces. Here, every frame is a gem, from retro-chic designs to ultra-modern lines, featuring premium materials like acetate or titanium. The vibe? A cozy cocoon where a passionate expert helps you find THE pair that will match your look (and your nose). In short, Milan is not just an optician; it's guaranteed love at first sight for your eyes.

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Milan Lunetier
27, rue de Charonne — 11th
Monday from 2:30 PM to 7 PM
Tuesday - Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM
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