Astier de Villatte – Handcrafted Parisian Ceramics & Home Treasures

What You’ll Find — Handcrafted Paris Ceramics + Home Treasures

Signature ceramics — stamped forms, milky whites, imperfect-perfect edges (the Astier “hand”)
Tableware + serving — plates, bowls, cups, teapots, platters… the full rituals of a Paris table
Vases + objects — sculptural pieces, classic silhouettes, odd little wonders for shelves
Incense + candles — home scent as atmosphere (not “perfume-y”, more mood & memory)
Perfumes & home fragrance — refined, personal, and very “Paris interior” in spirit
Books + stationery — typographic soul, printed matter, gifting with intellect
Decor + small furniture — trays, mirrors, curios, and pieces that make a room feel curated
TLC Paris tip — choose ONE anchor obsession (a vase shape, a plate rim, a scent) and build your collection slowly. Astier rewards patience.

Surreal Lens Artistic interpretation of a real place.

Current Stock:

Highlights (evergreen)

Paris Craft Icon (Ceramics)

Handmade, stamped, and unmistakably Astier — tableware as art.

Home Atmosphere House (Scents)

Incense and candles that feel like “a room in Paris,” not just fragrance.

Gifting Heaven

Small treasures with real presence — the kind people keep forever.

Two Boutique Worlds

Right Bank (Saint-Honoré) + Left Bank (Tournon): same DNA, different mood.

TLC Paris Concierge note: Astier de Villatte is a “build your universe” brand — ceramics for ritual, scent for atmosphere, and objects that make a home feel authored.

Surreal Lens Artistic interpretation of a real place.

Address, Contact & Map (2 Paris boutiques)+

Astier de Villatte — PARIS 1 (Saint-Honoré)

173 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 (0)1 42 60 74 13

Email: honore@astierdevillatte.com

Astier de Villatte — PARIS 6 (Tournon)

16 rue de Tournon, 75006 Paris

Tel: +33 (0)1 42 03 43 90

Email: tournon@astierdevillatte.com

Show map — Tournon (Paris 6)+

Official sources: site ↗ · shops ↗ · Instagram ↗

Opening Hours+

Both Paris boutiques: Monday to Saturday, 11:00–19:00

Seasonal exceptions can happen — check official sources before you go.

What Makes It Special+

Astier de Villatte is a Paris house where craft becomes a whole universe: ceramics with a stamped, hand-finished language, plus scent, books, and objects that turn “home” into a point of view.

What to Buy (Fast Picks)+
  • One everyday piece (cup / plate) to start living with the material.
  • One sculptural object (vase / vessel) to anchor a room.
  • One scent (incense or candle) for the “Astier atmosphere” at home.
  • One gift (small object or printed piece) — the brand is made for beautiful gifting.
Payment, Shipping & Services+
  • Online shopping with delivery (ideal if you fall in love with something fragile).
  • Ask staff about care: ceramics + scent have their own rituals.
  • Gift mode: one of Paris’s best “I brought you something perfect” addresses.
Transport & How to Get There+

PARIS 1 — 173 rue Saint-Honoré

  • Metro: Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (Lines 1 & 7) or Pyramides (Lines 7 & 14).

PARIS 6 — 16 rue de Tournon

  • Metro: Odéon (Lines 4 & 10) or Mabillon (Line 10).

Astier de Villatte is not simply a concept store — it is a poetic expression of Parisian craftsmanship, where objects are imbued with memory, imperfection, and quiet beauty. Tucked near Boulevard Saint-Germain, the boutique feels worlds away from retail trends, offering a serene, tactile experience that celebrates slowness, artistry, and the art of living well.

Stepping inside, you’re welcomed by shelves of creamy white ceramics, softly glowing candles, printed ephemera, and sculptural objects, all arranged with an effortless, lived-in elegance. Natural light, subtle scents, and hand-finished textures create an atmosphere closer to a private atelier than a shop. Each piece — whether a plate, vase, or incense holder — bears the gentle irregularities of true craftsmanship, making every object quietly unique.

Founded in 1996, Astier de Villatte is renowned for reviving traditional French pottery techniques using black terracotta clay and centuries-old methods. The result is a collection that feels both timeless and contemporary — refined yet soulful. Beyond ceramics, the house is equally celebrated for its signature candles and incense, each scent inspired by a place or memory, as well as its letterpress stationery that echoes Paris’s literary heritage.

A visit here pairs naturally with a stroll past Café de Flore or Les Deux Magots, a moment of calm near Saint-Sulpice Church, or a reflective walk through the Jardin du Luxembourg. Like these iconic Parisian landmarks, Astier de Villatte invites you to slow down and appreciate beauty in the everyday.

For TLC Paris, Astier de Villatte embodies quiet luxury — not defined by excess, but by intention, craft, and emotion. Bringing home one of its objects is less about shopping, and more about carrying a fragment of Parisian poetry with you, long after the journey ends.