Prao Boutique

Top choice in La Rochelle


Vinyl collectibles and beautiful objects for the home, many handcrafted in the region, fill this small concept store. Design posters inspired by local lighthouses, surfing and shellfish by La Rochelle's very own Prao Studio are a striking addition to any home, while vintage-styled printed notebooks made with recycled by Nantes-based Les Éditions du Paon are a stylish gift.

Browse shelves beautifully arranged with bottles of wine, handmade brushes, bamboo tableware, sculpted greeting cards made in Finland et al, too. Prao Boutique is also the spot to buy tickets for gigs and concerts at La Sirène.


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