Ekla is an independent Parisian optician (10th and 11th arrondissements) specializing in eco-friendly designer eyewear, cited three times by Le Bonbon since 2020 and distinguished as "the most attentive" in their ranking of the best opticians in Paris.
When Le Bonbon, a Parisian cultural reference, publishes its ranking of the capital's best opticians, each brand receives a label. L'Artisan du Regard is "the most essential." Le Visionnaire is "the most design-focused." Ekla is "the most attentive."
This label did not come from nowhere. It summarizes six years of coverage: an initial profile of the 10th arrondissement boutique in 2020, an article dedicated to both locations in 2021, and then this selection among the best Parisian addresses, updated in 2026.
But what makes an optician "attentive" enough to be distinguished by the press? Here are the concrete criteria that make the differenceβand will help you choose your optician, whether it's Ekla or another.
How to choose an independent optician in Paris: the criteria that count
Choosing an optician means weighing several criteria at once: reimbursement, selection of frames, level of advice, and after-sales service. Le Bonbon evaluated them for a dozen Parisian addresses. Here is how Ekla positions itself on each of them.
Reimbursement and health insurance coverage
This is often the primary criterion. Le Bonbon highlights it in its ranking: Ekla is the only independent Parisian optician to offer third-party payment with all health insurance providers.
Concretely, the client does not need to pay any upfront costs. Ekla manages the entire reimbursement process with the Social Security and the complementary health insurance.
This is not a detail. Most independent opticians limit third-party payment to a network of partner insurance companies. Large chains (Krys, Afflelou, Optical Center) offer it more broadly, but rarely with complete administrative support.
Frame selection
At Ekla, there are no Ray-Bans, no Guccis, no industrial brands. The selection is 100% independent designers: houses like Moscot, Kuboraum, Lindberg, Garrett Leight, or Anne & Valentin. More than 2,000 frames are distributed between the two boutiques.
Le Bonbon described the 10th arrondissement boutiqueβwhich spans over 200 mΒ²βas an "aesthetic temple of eyewear" in a profile published in 2020. It is one of the largest spaces dedicated to designer glasses in Paris.
Visagism advice
This is the criterion that earned Ekla its "most attentive" label. Ekla's opticians practice visagism: an analysis of face shape, features, skin tone, and personal style to recommend the most suitable frames. Le Bonbon describes unlimited try-ons without any pressure to buy.
For comparison, other opticians in the Le Bonbon ranking stand out on other axes: Atelier Valentin (6th) is also recognized for visagism, while Eyeshow (2nd) focuses on speed (glasses in 1 hour).
After-sales services
Ekla repairs frames: broken temples, adjustments, reshaping. Adjustments on frames purchased at Ekla are free for life. This is a service not all opticians offer, especially for designer frames that require specific expertise.
Eco-friendly commitment and upcycling
Ekla offers a vintage upcycled eyewear system: old frames sourced, polished, and resold. This is an approach that Le Bonbon highlighted as early as its first article in 2020, in line with Ekla's desire to participate in the circular economy.
Is Ekla right for you?
No optician is right for everyone. To help you decide, here is an honest grid.
Ekla is a good choice if you are looking for:
- An original frame you won't see everywhereβthe selection is composed exclusively of independent designers
- Zero upfront costsβthird-party payment is accepted with all health insurance providers without exception
- Personalized supportβvisagism advice, unlimited try-ons, unhurried consultation time
- An optician committed to an eco-friendly approach, with a vintage/upcycling option
Ekla is probably not for you if:
- You prefer quick purchases without assistance and your main criterion is the lowest priceβat Ekla, advice and the quality of our frames are our signatures.
What "the most attentive" concretely means
Marketing labels can mean anything. Here is what the one awarded by Le Bonbon covers, translated into verifiable facts:
| What you read | What it means concretely |
|---|---|
| "The most attentive" | Unlimited try-ons, personalized visagism advice, no pressure to buy |
| "Third-party payment with all health insurance providers" | No upfront costs, Ekla handles 100% of the reimbursement process |
| "Aesthetic temple of eyewear" (Le Bonbon, 2020) | More than 200 mΒ² dedicated to designer glasses in the 10thβone of the largest spaces of this type in Paris |
| "Eco-friendly designer frames" | Exclusive selection of independent designers, no industrial brands, upcycling option |
| "Frame repair" | Broken temples, adjustments, reshapingβintegrated after-sales service |
Sources: three Le Bonbon articles about Ekla since 2020
- June 2020 β "Ekla, aesthetic temple of eyewear": profile of the opening of the 10th arrondissement boutique, Rue d'Hauteville. Read the article on Le Bonbon
- December 2021 β "Ekla: the optician that gives you a glow up": article dedicated to the two Ekla boutiques. Read the article on Le Bonbon Β· English version
- July 2024 (updated February 2026) β "Top of the best opticians in Paris": Ekla distinguished as "the most attentive" among 13 selected opticians. Read the ranking on Le Bonbon
Ekla Paris practical information
π Ekla Paris 10 β 84, Rue d'Hauteville, 75010 Paris β Tel: 01 42 28 90 89
π Ekla Paris 11 β 147, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris β Tel: 01 56 61 00 00
π Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM β 7 PM
In summary: is Ekla right for you?
Choose Ekla if you are looking for an original designer frame, personalized visagism support, and zero upfront costs thanks to universal third-party paymentβall at an independent optician recommended by the Parisian press since 2020.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Le Bonbon elect Ekla "the most attentive"?
Le Bonbon distinguishes each optician in its ranking with a label. Ekla received "the most attentive" for its personalized support: visagism advice, unlimited try-ons, third-party payment with all health insurance providers, and repair service. It is the combination of these servicesβmore than any one of them in isolationβthat motivated this distinction.
Does Ekla accept my health insurance?
Yes. Ekla is the only independent Parisian optician to offer third-party payment with all French health insurance providers. You make no upfront payments: Ekla manages the entire reimbursement process with the Social Security and your complementary health insurance.
What eyewear brands are found at Ekla?
Ekla offers a selection of independent designers: Moscot, Kuboraum, Lindberg, Garrett Leight, Anne & Valentin, among others. The frames are selected for their originality, manufacturing quality, and eco-friendly approach.
Is Ekla in a ranking of the best opticians in Paris?
Yes. Ekla appears in the "Top of the best opticians in Paris" published by Le Bonbon in 2024 and updated in 2026, alongside recognized addresses like L'Artisan du Regard, Le Visionnaire, and Atelier Valentin. Ekla has also been the subject of two dedicated articles in Le Bonbon (2020 and 2021).
Where are the Ekla Paris boutiques located?
Ekla Paris 10: 84, Rue d'Hauteville, 75010 Paris (in the heart of the creative district, near Gare du Nord). Ekla Paris 11: 147, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris (Bastille district). Both boutiques are open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 AM to 7 PM.