For ten days, or even just a weekend,you can find some original and unique presents at two places in the north of Paris which just happen to be five minutes away from each other. Great!


For just a weekend, the 13th and 14th December, check out the Art Friendly Shop (actually the Espace Canopy, a cultural centre in La Chapelle, transformed specially for the occasion). You’ll find art and craft items (toys, jewellery, paintings, decorative objects) of all shapes and sizes! The added bonus? The “Print Party”: come with one of your favourite t-shirts and you can have it customised! Other t-shirts to print on will be on sale too.

From 2pm – 7pm at the Espace Canopy, 19 rue Pajol, 75018 Paris. Métro: La Chapelle

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The other event is called NoËl Créart, an exposition of small artworks that would make unique gift for loved ones. Paintings, drawings, engravings, jewellery, and more will be presented by the artists of the Espace des Arts Sans Frontières from 12th – 23rd December. And don’t miss the grand opening on Friday 12th December from 7 – 10pm! On the other days they are open from 3 – 7pm. And if you’re counting on going at the weekend, you’ll need the following door code: 20A76

Espace des Arts Sans Frontières, 44 rue Bouret, 75019 Paris. Métro: Jaurès / Stalingrad

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