{"id":3341,"date":"2014-06-15T10:34:15","date_gmt":"2014-06-15T09:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=3341"},"modified":"2022-01-18T09:06:57","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T08:06:57","slug":"fair-trade-stores-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/fair-trade-stores-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Fair Trade Stores Where You Can Shop Ethically in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

In France, since fair trade (ethical and equitable) stores have been created, minds have changed and this kind of trade has significantly developed. For years, some specialized stores have been created in France to sell products coming from those trades. From 2006 to 2014, the turnover of labeled products sold by the whole of commercial players more than doubled.
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In order to more easily recognize the products from those trades, certification labels were created, such as Fairtrade Max Havelaar, Bio Equitable Organic Fair Trade or Fair for Life. The fundamental basis of each of them is the respect and the autonomy of the producers, to guarantee the rights of producers and workers, its commitment to making international trade evolve and the respect of the environment. So if you want to make a contribution to those actions and buy fair trade products, here for you is a list of some fair trade stores to go shopping in Paris.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Misericordia<\/h2>\n

The idea of creating the brand Misericordia saw the light in 2003 in the slums of Lima, Peru, from the imagination of Aur\u00e9lyen, the designer. Every product is created in the brand\u2019s own factory in Lima, and every worker is treated with respect and his work is recognized.<\/p>\n

The main materials used for the creation of the products Misericordia are the Pima cotton (one of the softest and most beautiful cottons in the world but it is also very smooth and resistant) and alpaca wool (known to be smooth, to be good heat insulation of quality and to be sustainable).<\/p>\n

Here, the clothes are of quality, fair and contemporary. You will find pr\u00eat-\u00e0-porter for men (stitches, shirts, tracksuit jacket, coats and pants, etc.) and for women (dresses, skirts, coats, pants, etc.), but also fashion accessories (hats, scarves), and everything will be chic and authentic.<\/p>\n

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Credits: Misericordia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Where you can find it:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Misericordia: 9 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.misionmisericordia.com\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Artisans du Monde<\/h2>\n

Following the Abb\u00e9 Pierre\u2019s calling, the first shop Artisans du Monde (World\u2019s Craftsmen) opened in Paris in 1974. It is THE pioneer of fair trade in France.<\/p>\n

The production of these products happens all around the world: in Africa, South America, Asia and Oceania, and points of sale are hold by benevolents. Artisans du Monde lays on values of solidarity and human rights.<\/p>\n

Thus, food and craft products are bought at disadvantaged producers\u2019 organizations; they are helping classes that are often discriminated against and have trouble gaining access to a job, and this helps them have a better social insertion and participate, respecting the biodiversity.<\/p>\n

You can find a very complete range of fair trade products: handmade products (decoration, culinary art, furniture, toys, candles, etc.), sugar and salt grocery (chocolates, teas, cookies, etc.), cosmetics (essential oils, etc.), jewelry and much more.<\/p>\n