We chanced on the store while strolling around Toulouse. We're from the Philippines and speak no…read moreFrench, but we really wanted something for our first granddaughter. There was so much to choose from. The very nice lady behind the counter came out and explained everything to us. We bought a charming music box with an animal ballerina. As our grandchild grows, we will enjoy telling her the story of helpful French woman in the lovely little shop in Toulouse.

I don't speak French. My glasses broke while in Toulouse and the day before I was due to start…read morewalking the Camino for 480 miles. The young woman tried to fix them but they immediately broke again (not her fault!). I asked if it was possible to get a new pair in less than 24 hours. With progressive lenses it was not possible. But she searched her store to see if she had a frame that would fit my existing lenses. She did and had those ready for me five hours later. The cost was more than reasonable. Great customer service. This was a trip saver.