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More great kids' shopping in Madeline's hometown, including bargain basement source.

Affordable

Tout Compte Fait At its 17 Paris locations, Tout Compte Fait (All Things Considered) stocks sturdy basics up to size 12. GO FOR: Zip-up sweaters ($25), lavender velvet apron dresses ($20), and chunky-knit argyle sweater vests ($16).
128 Faubourg St.-Antoine, 12th Arr.; 33-1/43-46-94-32; www.toutcomptefait.com.

Classics

Judith Lacroix Blue walls, aqua and fuchsia Bohemian glass chandeliers, and floral easy chairs in Lacroix's two Paris boutiques present the ideal backdrop for her sophisticated farm girl-inspired designs. GO FOR: Flounced dresses with lace inserts ($91) and print blouses with outsized French cuffs ($67).
3 Rue Henri Monnier, Ninth Arr.; 33-1/48-78-22-37. 61 Rue Bonaparte, Sixth Arr.; 33-1/43-26-02-58; www.judithlacroix.com.

Cyrillus If you see your son in cuffed shorts, or your daughter in a kilt and a pom-pom beret, Cyrillus is for you. The shop has long been synonymous with a certain GFF (Good French Family) style. GO FOR: Boys' zip-collared sweatshirts with crest appliqués ($36) and lisle cotton girls' pajamas with lace-trimmed collars ($30).
16 Rue de Sèvres, Seventh Arr.; 33-1/42-22-16-26; www.cyrillus.fr.

Discount and Vintage Kidswear in Paris

Rue d'Alésia in the 14th Arrondissement On this outlet-packed street, the Cacharel Stock shop is particularly good for childrenswear. Look for round-collared dresses ($140) and shirts in miniature floral prints ($179). 114 Rue d'Alésia; 33-1/45-42-55-04; www.cacharel.fr.

Le Château de Ma Mère A children's vintage-clothing shop packed with neatly pressed items, especially for under sixes. You're likely to find 1930's white piqué cotton bibs with lace trimming ($10), hand-knit cardigans ($25), and, if you're lucky, blue Baby Dior coats with velvet buttons ($67). 108 Ave. Ledru-Rollin, 11th Arr.; 33-1/43-14-26-03.

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