BHV (pronounced bay-ash-vay) is a vast, straightforward department store in Le Marais where you can buy everything from guidebooks on Paris to men's, women's and kids' clothing and accessories, stationery, luggage and every imaginable type of hammer, power tool, nail, plug and hinge.
Drinking and dining options include rooftop cocktail bar Le Perchoir Marais and a covered courtyard with street-food stalls.