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Paris 11e: Bastille to Oberkampf
Five shops in the 11th arrondissement: Betino's, Music Avenue, Born Bad, Syncrophone and Listen!, all within a few streets.
Walkable · 5 stops · about 2.5 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. Betino's Record Shop
Long-running funk and hip-hop specialist popular with DJs, with turntables to preview picks.
Tip: Ask for recommendations — the owner will pull records based on your taste and play samples.
32 Rue Saint-Sébastien, 75011 Paris, France
Hours
Monday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Friday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday 1:00 - 8:00 PM Sunday Closed 2. Music Avenue
Family-run shop with funk, soul, and hip-hop plus vintage audio gear repair.
Tip: Ask about vintage gear care — they do repairs, not just sales.
10 Rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris, France
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed 3. Born Bad Record Shop
Paris shop with its own in-house label, a wide selection, bargain bins and great decor. One visitor calls it the best record store in one of the world's great cities.
Tip: Walk to Betino's, Music Avenue and Syncrophone in the same arrondissement.
11 Rue St Sabin, 75011 Paris, France
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM Sunday Closed 4. Syncrophone Records
House and techno specialist near Bastille with a high-quality, extensive collection and knowledgeable staff.
Tip: Closed Mondays.
4 Rue des Taillandiers, 75011 Paris, France
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday Closed 5. Listen! Vinyl Record Store
Well-organised Oberkampf shop focused on second-hand records across many genres. One collector found a rare Japanese jazz record here after a long search.
Tip: Opens at 1 PM on Mondays.
43 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris, France
Hours
Monday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
Last Stop Suggestion
Finish the day with a drink while a record plays. Most of these open in the evening, so check the hours.
Notre Dame Music Bar
Paris listening bar built around its sound system, with an extensive vinyl collection, wines by the glass and a DJ who may start with rap.
Tip: Closed Sundays. Quiet early in the evening.
6 Rue Emile Lepeu, 75011 Paris, France
Hours
Monday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Tuesday 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Wednesday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Thursday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Friday 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Saturday 6:30 PM - 1:00 AM Sunday Closed
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