Fodor's Expert Review Rue Vavin

The charming street of Rue Vavin, which runs between Boulevard de Montparnasse and the Luxembourg Gardens, is lined with several children's boutiques. Stop in Jacadi and Petit Bateau (No. 26) for timeless cotton classics or Catimini (No. 10) for more modern togs. Along the way, you'll pass Oxybul (No. 19), an educational toy store for babies and children, and Le Petit Souk (No. 17), which has a creative collection of games, toys, baby clothes, and decorative and practical items. For exceptional handmade smock dresses, l'Ile aux Fées at 66 rue Notre-Dames-des-Champs is worth the very short detour. When you're tired from all the shopping, grab some gelato at Amorino (No. 4) and head to the Luxembourg Gardens, which is literally steps away.