Who says you need a plane ticket to shop in Paris this holiday season?
Tucked into 2581 West Broadway, L’Appartement is Kitsilano’s own slice of Parisian charm. Opened in summer 2026 by Paris-born, Vancouver-based founder Rafaella Petrolacci, this Canadian, female-founded boutique feels less like a shop and more like stepping into a friend’s stylish Paris apartment. It’s the kind of place that invites you to slow down, browse with intention, and leave with something beautiful to give (and maybe a little something for yourself).
Gifts with Je Ne Sais Quoi
The new fall and winter collection is packed with ideas for every name on your list. Wrap someone in colour with the Epice Paris Tweedcheck Shawl or a silk square. Keep them cozy in the Le Mont St Michel Villac Workwear Jacket, a French classic in 100% merino wool, or the Tinsels Frida Cardigan. Add some sparkle with Gas Bijoux pieces like the Rivage Mini Necklace or Sirena earrings, or go practical-chic with the water-repellent Jack Gomme Londres Petit Backpack, just as at home on a local hike as it is at a downtown cocktail bar.
Hunting for a stocking stuffer or Secret Santa pick? The Des Petits Hauts Paddy Keychain and the Le Mont St Michel Dog Tote (dachshund included) are tiny treasures. Still stumped? Gift cards let them choose their own little piece of Paris.
“In Paris, the pleasure of gifting is often in finding something unexpected that feels exactly right for someone you love,” says Rafaella. “That’s the feeling I want L’Appartement to bring to Vancouver.”
Plan Your Visit
Skip the mall madness and make an afternoon of it on West Broadway. Pop in, take your time, and let the boutique do the inspiring. Can’t make it in person? Shop online at lappartementvancouver.com with free shipping across Canada on orders of $250 and up (before tax).
L’Appartement – 2581 West Broadway