I lived in France for 6 years (not Paris though!) and LQS were few and far between. The ones there were had the same old familiar fabrics, Moda etc but much more expensive than here in the UK and certainly way above US prices. It was around 22-25 euros a metre which is about $34 AUS. There must be some in Paris though, the Cosman link that Ro put up will find them for you. Don't know about Italy but I though we had a couple of Italian members? Perhaps they can help you. :-D