We spotted these fancy Converse shoes in a men's store window. Richt across street there is our local Monoprix. This store is aware of environmental issues, will discontinue free plastic bags in 2 years, will recycle your batteries for you, has bio cotton clothing, and more. The street was very lively with people walking, bicyclists, the carousel by the Metro entrance...I love the way the damp sidewalk reflects the lights and everything glows. We stopped for a baguette, some wine and a homeopathic remedy for me. We also found Bon Maman fig (figue) preserves, which we can never find at home. And a happy find for me, my face cream, yay! It's cheaper to buy it here than at home! So far, it's the only thing less expensive. Have I mentioned how expensive it is here for Americans?
I remember visiting this place, Farmers' Market, as a teen, when I went to L.A. to visit my older sister, who had moved there. It's still the same! There were neighborhood people sitting around having coffee and reading their Sunday newspaper. The Bob's Homemade Donuts shop was still there. You can get pretty much everything you need from meat to fancy macaroons. There is one shop that sells just hot sauces and mustards. We did not give in to the tempting apples covered in all sorts of sweetness, but did buy some fresh figs.
