Where to Buy Leather in Paris? For Leather Goods & Bookbinding
La Trouvaille
Located in the heart of the Paris flea markets, they offer fancy and basic leathers, braids, metallic fabrics, by the piece or in bulk.
If you need specific leathers, they also take orders. They have lots of leathers from Haas and Degermann.
This is my favorite address. The welcome is friendly, the choice is huge, especially for calfskin. The quality varies and suits all budgets, so take your time choosing.
25 Rue Lécuyer, 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine
Relma
Leathers for leather goods, as well as for bookbinding.
I go there to buy goatskin, the quality is incredible, I love it!
You can buy leather for leather goods or bookbinding, and parchment. You need to specify before purchasing.
3 Rue des Poitevins, 75006 Paris
Maison Dargent Paris (closed)
Boutique dedicated to leather work, ideally located in front of their workshops.
They mostly have pre-cut leather pieces and small bits, which are great for beginners. They have a splitting machine on site, but the splitting is done after purchasing the leather and you receive a text when it’s ready; you can’t ask for it on the spot.
Address: 7 Rue de Trétaigne, 75018 Paris.
Poulain Peausserie
The lady who received me was adorable. You can find velvet goatskin for endpapers, lambskin for gloves (or for leather lining). The leathers are already 0.4mm or 0.6mm thick, which is convenient for those who are lazy about splitting, like me. The huge advantage is the number of colors they have (about a hundred colors per type of leather). There are a few vintage leathers, and 2 colors of pigskin. These are high-quality leathers.
52 Bd Richard-Lenoir, 75011 Paris, France
Mando
Minimum purchase of 40 euros for individuals. If you are a professional, there is no minimum purchase. Lots of large and small tools, edge paints, Riri zippers…
48 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris
Cuirs Chadefaux
They specialize in vegetable-tanned leathers. They have a splitting machine on site and offer this service on certain days of the week. I have received a lot of positive feedback about this shop, much less about the service, but I haven’t had the chance to visit yet.
18 Rue Taylor, 75010 Paris
Sacrés Coupons Au Gentleman des Cuirs
A stone’s throw from the main boutique, there is the leather shop. You will also find knits, jerseys as they arrive regularly, all sorts of woolly skins, or leathers from haute couture houses, as well as real or synthetic furs.
Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 7pm
Address: 4 bis rue d’Orsel 75018 Paris
Metro: – Anvers (Line 2) – Barbès Rochechouart (Lines 2 and 4)
Phone: 01 42 64 69 96
Adapta Paris
Upcycled leather, only by appointment. I haven’t had the chance to try their service yet.
14 rue Soleillet, 75020 Paris, Métro Gambetta/Père Lachaise
PREVOSTE Cuir & Peaux
I haven’t had the chance to try their service yet.
4-6 Rue Saint-Nicolas, 75012 Paris, France
For splitting and the paring, you can come here (note: cash payment only), no appointment needed. Very warm welcome.
Atelier kastelani paris
18 Rue Basfroi, 75011 Paris, France
