A selection of reviews
by English-speaking Customers
The shop is whimsical,
magical and charming. The music boxes
seem never ending, each unique, playing it's own song, each with it's own
story... I wish we had found this store at the beginning of our visit...
... a must-see for
those who want to buy souvenirs or gifts or original toys. It is very close to the Notre Dame and easy
to find. You should see every corner of
the store and you will spend hours there… 🎪🛍”
Wonderful store full of
curiosities. The owner is a great and
friendly woman that was extremely helpful and let us see and play around with
so many of the music boxes and things they have. I will visit again if ever again in Paris
I love this place!!!!
Every time I come to Paris I have to stop by ... The owner is such an amazing
person I consider her a friend now. I have the greatest experience each and
every time I come to visit her shop. This was my 3rd time in Paris and I can’t
come and not visit her and buy something. Thanks for making each moment special
for me.
Have been here many
times and it is actually a destination! Love the store and the owner is one of
the nicest people I've met!!
🥰 They have Wendt + Kuhn dolls that are hard to find. When
the owner found out I liked them, she showed me each one and even brought out
her Wendt + Kuhn catalog ... She was so kind and friendly. I’d recommend anyone
stop here because she has so many awesome music boxes, toys and dolls. I hope
one day I’ll be back in Paris to come and buy more. 😊
Absolutely the most
whimsical and magical items! Very unique! Loved this store!!! It was a
highlight on our trip.
Wonderful place full of
wonderful things and the most gentle lady of Paris. If you want to do something
original in Paris and buy a present or souvenirs the best idea is go to a
Avanti la Musica!!! I will back for more souvenirs
It is a lovely store
that is perhaps timeless. They have a variety of colorful musical toys. I am
glad to have stumbled upon it when walking through Paris as a tourist.
Magical gift shop
offering custom music boxes for adults and children alike. A wide range of
unique gifts for all budgets and super friendly owner. We really enjoyed our
visit here and will definitely return.
... Saadia the owner is
as wonderful as most reviews here says. She's a nice, very accommodating lady,
with amazing stories of her travels ... If you need something unique and
beautiful ... this place should definitely be on your list. Now every time I'm
in Paris i make sure i
swing by this place to check out what new things she have or even just to say
hello to Saadia.
When I entered inside I
was amazed! ... The music box I bought is so special that I'm going to pass it
down to my children and grandchildren one day. When I return to Paris one day I
will definitely visit this store again.
This shop will always
have a special place in our hearts.
“Avanti la Musica was a
wonderful “stumble upon” shop in Paris across the river from Notre Dame... My
boyfriend was fascinated… Along with music boxes there were whimsical objects
hanging around the store which were beautifully crafted. The store was a breath of fresh air and more
should enjoy it.”
“I visited this store
with my partner and absolutely fell in love with the beautiful music boxes,
trinkets and mobiles. It really is an
Aladdin's cave…”
“Had the BEST
experience ever. The owner Saadia was such a respectable and sweet seller. She
answered all of my questions and gave me suggestions based on what I was
looking for. She was very patient and
very lovely. Her welcome for me and the other customers was top-notch. And I
will be going again!!! Thank you Avanti la Musica! ♥️”
“This beautiful shop
has many wonderful items… We made more than one visit to the shop during our
stay in Paris as it was so enchanting!...
I have made a new friend with the owner after talking for almost an
hour. I look forward to my next trip to
Paris so that I may visit the shop again!”
This is a magical place
full of beautiful gifts and treasures, just like the owner of the store. ... a
treasure that makes Paris all the more special!
Beautiful selection of
unique European music boxes with tons of different melodies!
“Amazing and dreamy
place!!! The items and the store are not only magical but the Mademoiselle who
owns the place made it Extraordinaire. Thank you for making my trip to France
unforgettable! I will visit you soon. Jusqu'à la prochaine fois!!! Regards, Kiwi.”
“So beautiful and fairy
store, you should visit it for sure! ❤ and amazing and warm
Saadia were very kind to me! She saved me - charge my phone, recommended how to
move in Paris and where the best croissant in town! Not far from her by the
way! I'm thankful to that lovely woman and her little store that brings you back
for a little moment to the childhood ❤”
“Last Sunday afternoon…
my mother and I visited this store for the very first time… When I entered inside I was amazed! Beautiful music boxes, ornaments and more… The music box I bought is so special that I'm
going to pass it down to my children and grandchildren one day.”
“...it was an absolute
pleasure to visit this shop, my girlfriend and I had stumbled across this
unique shop that reminded us of a magical shop in Harry Potter … we felt like
kids in a candy shop.”
Like stepping into a
dream
“This is a beautiful beautiful store, like a little box of surprises itself! ...The
owner made me leave the store with a huge smile on my face and my heart! When I
told her my husband was a little kid himself, her response with a sweet smile
“I wouldn’t own this store if I wasn’t a little kid myself”! 💝💝💝”
“… our second visit to
this charming shop. We had been there on a previous trip and purchased several
gifts, and that first visit made it a “must return” destination... If you’re planning to be in Paris, be sure to
include this shop in your “to do” list.”
“I visited the store
twice, while I was in Paris this fall. It is like a fairy tale store. Once you come in, you feel like magic... The
store truly deserves a visit!”
... one of the best
times in our 10 day trip. I found the ballerina box and my mom got another
music box, both beautiful and quite well crafted. The owner is one of the
sweetest and most interesting people we met. The store is genuinely beautiful
and quite special both from an historical point of view and also due to the
wonders it holds inside.”
“The owner is lovely
and very kind, explained us how to take care of the items and even showed us
and explained things about other toys just out of curiosity without any
pressure to buy, she was very patient. ...If you’re looking for unique gifts or
a lifetime purchase to remember your Paris trip this is the place to go. ... Amazing
store in the heart of Paris!”
I visited this shop a
couple of weeks ago while in Paris for vacation. The lady who owns this shop is
very nice. She found her last music box for me that plays the theme to 'The
Pink Panther'. Thank you for selling the last one to me :-)
Highly recommend this shop when in Paris!
“We were early for our
dinner reservations and walking to them and saw the shop window and decided to
pop in to check it out… whimsical, magical and charming… it was like being in a
totally different time and place. ... I wish we had found this store at the
beginning of our visit ...”
“Our family spent over
an hour listening to all of the music boxes and exploring all the toys and
wonders. The owner/shopkeeper was so helpful and patient with our children.
Highlight of our Paris visit!”
“My husband and I were
searching for unique mementos and souvenirs for family and found this store ...
Everywhere you look are beautiful and interesting items. The store owner was
extremely helpful and knew all the stories associated with each piece. HIGHLY
RECOMMEND!!”
“My friend and I
purchased beautiful ballerina boxes for our granddaughters at this wonderful
shop in Paris. Saadia was warm and welcoming and helped us with our purchases.
Highly recommend!”
“A real treasure. What
wonders! We have an eyeful. And the manager is charming and professional. Go
there, it’s a joy”
“This is a charming
little shop filled with music boxes, Christmas ornaments and other decorative
items! The shopkeeper/owner was so friendly and helpful ... It's full of really
unique and beautiful items. I highly recommend to stop in and check it out.
Very close to Notre Dame and the Siene.”
“A magical experience
in wonderland of music. Saadia (the shop owner) was very helpful and kind and
we picked some wonderful gifts and souvenirs for our family back home. We 100%
recommend you to visit this lovely boutique when in Paris !”
“On a recent trip to Paris we happened upon
this enchanting shop. I highly recommend this to all travelers to Paris. …
there is something to catch your eye in every square inch! … Visiting this shop
was a delight and an experience we will remember!!”
“The store and the
products were beautiful and owner Saadia made my experience a more beautiful
one that I even came back for a second visit! ...I will treasure the music box!
Thank you for making my experience an unforgettable one, I will definitely
visit again when in Paris!”
“A hidden gem in the
Paris streets for music boxes lovers and enthusiastic folks. A very rich exhibition of all kinds of tiny
music devices in a vast variety of original forms and colors. ... We had a great time and carried with us
some nice memories from that visit.”
“… just a short
distance from Notre Dame. I felt like a
little girl again amidst the collection of all things music box… It was a
magical place… The store, and the area around it, is everything you imagine
Paris to be.”
“My family collects
music boxes when visiting different places; after seeing the other reviews we
decided to head into Paris… a 1:30hr train ride. We made the right decision to make a trip to
this store. The selection was excellent…
Highly recommend stopping by to see someone who cares for their work.”
“Had a lovely time with
my family, picking out a music box as a souvenir. The store owner was super
friendly, helpful and made loads of hilarious jokes! Definitely an underrated
and beautiful store in Paris and conveniently placed within the city. Would come
again!”
That is such a nice
place. So original and pleasant!
“Saadi, the owner
brought the shop to life and made our experience magical. She brought out our
inner child with her stories, and knowledge of music and language. ... she is
simply unforgettable! This place is a must go in Paris if you enjoy music boxes
and other handcrafted items! Thank you Saadi”
“There are so many
different kinds of music boxes and the quality is good that if you come, you
will be very satisfied with the product. In addition, it's really nice that the
owner of the store is kind and give me the information of songs well.”
... Honestly, we had a
hard time leaving the store - in every nook and cranny, there was something to
discover.”