Fantastic ambience, style and impeccable food. Drinks were also very good. Would go back anytime…read moreI'm in Paris again!

Armand Thiery reminds me of Chico's in the U.S. Not cheap, but not crazy expensive like most of…read morewhat I find in French department stores. The colors are bright and cheerful, though I tend to gravitate to the blacks and blues. I've bought several shirts at Armand Thiery over the years that have become staples in my wardrobe. It's a must-stop for me in Paris!

One of the my best experience in Paris , Very familiar…read moredecoration for cafe and boutique, Behavior of personals were very good and they very poli

I came here with 3 friends to celebrate a birthday on a Sunday evening in May 2021. It was right…read moreafter outdoor dining reopened in Paris, and we had made a reservation ahead of time. We were told normally the restaurant only did 2-people reservations, but an exception was made since it was a birthday and my friend, who was vegan before moving to Paris, really wanted to try the restaurant out. We were the only diners that evening, and a 4-person table had been set up on the sidewalk for us. Since we had all of Carmen's attention that evening it felt a bit like a private dining experience. Each of us ordered the vegan platter, which was beautifully prepared and presented. There was a great variety of veggies and grains in the form of a vegan risotto as well as toast and stuffed mushroom. I felt the portion was generous and hearty, and I didn't leave hungry as is sometimes the case at other vegan/vegetarian establishments. For dessert, we each ordered the vegan tiramisu. Traditional tiramisu is my favorite dessert, so for me the vegan version was too different and light for my taste. But it was a nice dessert in its own right and if you don't mind something that's quite dissimilar to regular tiramisu, it is a tasty dessert. Carmen was absolutely wonderful and we spent quite a bit of time at the end of the meal getting to know her and her adorable dog. I would definitely love to come back here for another delicious vegan meal !

Delightful! It's…read morepart restaurant, part clothing store, and part grandmother's house. When you put together all the parts, it is simply wonderful. The food is delicious. We tried the sample platter, because everything sounded so good. Not one of the dishes was even a little disappointing. What makes it even more special is Carmen herself. She made us feel like family from the moment we arrived.

After our evening wine tasting plans fell through, we found ourselves at Pepites where we had…read morebought a bottle of wine earlier in our vacation. Thibaut was so wonderful and gracious!! We were the only ones in the basement wine tasting area, and Thibaut made the evening so special. He chose wines based on our taste, and had a cheese board that paired so well with them. Thibaut wasn't expecting to do a wine tasting that night, but he, and everyone else at Pepites, made the evening perfect for us. Thank you so much! Will definitely encourage friends to go there.

This cafe is located inside the Dior store, making it a convenient spot to take a break while…read moreshopping. I visited later in the day, so choices for pastries were limited as some were sold out. Overall the pastries and drinks I tried were delicious. Whether you're in the mood for a hot cocoa or a cocktail, this cafe is the perfect little rest stop to recharge during your shopping trip!

Restaurant Monsieur Dior - Arrogance Over Hospitality:…read more We reserved this restaurant for a quiet break from shopping and paid a deposit for the privilege. Instead, we were met with outright hostility. Two of us ordered an entrée to share while the rest ordered desserts. The head manager, an egotistical older man with zero people skills, accused us of trying to share one meal among six people. He accordingly told us to leave because it was not worth serving us while implying we were cheap. There's something especially embarrassing about being talked down to by restaurant staff and managers in their mid-30s/40s acting like gatekeepers of luxury, while the people they're dismissing are hardworking professionals actually paying the bill. Arrogant, insecure, and wildly out of touch. Skip this place unless you enjoy being disrespected by people on a power trip.

Great multi brand shop!!!! Great selection of big and Indie designers! Always find something there!read more

When was the last time you rang a bell besides an ominous black door to enter a boutique, then…read moretraveled through a long dark corridor with classical music playing in the background to be greeted by someone who offered you something to drink while you perused the shop's offering? Ummm, never. That's what I thought. And that's what makes this particular L'Eclaireur address one of the most unique and pleasant boutiques to visit in Paris, let alone the rest of the world. I rarely go to this shop because everything there is just too gorgeous and too expensive, but yesterday I was in the neighborhood and stopped by because I've been fantasizing recently over these adorable charms by an LA-based artist named Catherine Michaels that I knew l'Eclaireur carried. Of course the charm that I wanted was one of the pricier of the series, but I've been a very good girl lately and felt like I deserved it. The saleswomen helping were absolutely adorable despite their chic, sophisticated looks. They were so helpful, looking through catalogs to see what was in stock, getting out different strings for me to try my charms on with, marveling with me at how intricate and unique the designs were. It was such a pleasant pause from reality that the purchase happened almost in a blur. But every time I look down now at my fantastic charm necklace I'm thrown back to the experience and am so happy that I decided to ring that bell alongside that ominous door.

Le Bon Marché feels less like a conventional department store than a monument to the distinctly…read moreParisian art of choosing well. The iron-and-glass atrium is beautiful, the scale feels wonderfully manageable, and the selection of fashion, design, and home brands carries a point of view that could only come from Paris. Harrods occasionally comes to mind as a comparison, although the resemblance ends quickly: Le Bon Marché is quieter, smaller, and far more Left Bank in its sensibility. Upstairs and throughout the store, browsing is genuinely fun, and I still remember visiting when there was a Williamsburg, Brooklyn-themed activation that offered an unexpectedly charming French interpretation of the neighborhood and its culture. La Grande Épicerie, however, may be the masterpiece: an astonishing food hall where the presentation, abundance, and sheer discernment make grocery shopping feel almost museum-worthy. At a moment when e-commerce has hollowed out so many great department stores, Le Bon Marché feels increasingly special, proof that physical retail can still justify the trip simply through taste, atmosphere, and discovery. It is absolutely worth visiting while wandering Saint-Germain and the 7th. Très bien!

The most thoughtful and beautiful curated department store. It's truly a slice of heaven on earth…read more The experience at Le Bon Marché will be hard to top. I fell in love at every turn from the moment we stepped through the door. I picked up gifts for myself, my nephew, and a friend at work. There's an officine universelle buly inside which is so convenient if you're not up for the long queues. So many exceptional offerings here. It was the most pleasant and calm shopping experience I've had in a very long time. If you're looking for the most top notch shopping look no further, you'll find the most special items here.

I enjoyed coming twice. First time I was just killing time till I could check into my hotel. Second…read moretime I purchased something's for friends/family and myself. The staff wrapped items well for packing in luggage to take back with me. Lived the Christmas decor at the beginning of November.

- Locale Destination - It's on rue de la Monnaie and Quai…read moredu Louvre, right across from the big Louis Vuitton building, by Pont Neuf. Ambiance: high-end Service: English ok, nice Merchandise: cute, unique and cool stuff great for Paris souvenirs. Food, stationery, clothing, bags etc. Price: Very pricey - Gluttony Expedition - Cute tinned chocolate: good truffle, cute Paris design tin! Small cat tin for €11. Cute tinned chocolate wafers: dark chocolate wafers were nice. Cute tin! £15. - Conqueror's Deduction - It's a great spot for souvenirs! If you want to find something cool French stuff unlike the ugly ones you see from souvenir shops in front of louvre museum.