Les Cent Culottes, or "100 Panties", carries only French brands. Browse through the shop, and you will understand why the word lingerie originates from les Francais. There is a certain "je ne sais quoi" that renders these underthings extra delicate and feminine.

Owner Sophie Baudet fills her 4-year-old boutique with personally picked items. She makes bi-annual trips back to her home country to stock the shelves with unique, decadent styles. A lime and lilac wall frames hard to find, handmade, embroidered sets from Lise Charmel; while another is decked with lacy Papillon Blanc (which isn't even imported to the States).

Step over to the value corner that offers more reasonably priced separates and matching sets from Princess Tam Tam and DIM, a very popular French equivalent of Victoria's Secret. If you're searching for the perfect strapless bra or supportive slip, chances are you'll find it here.