Category Archives: 4th arrondissement

Le Village Saint-Paul – The Other Marais

When I made my first trip to Paris almost twenty years ago (yikes), I remembered reading that Le Village Saint-Paul was a great place to shop for antiques. I did a quick tour of it on that trip and still have vivid memories of stores with beautiful silver serving pieces (but with high price tags). If…
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Pamela Popo

A friend introduced me to brunch at Pamela Popo, 15, rue François Miron, 75004 awhile ago, and I owe her a big merci! I have been back to the restaurant several times always for brunch and never without an order of their pain perdu brioché (see the photo of french toast below). Although the lyrics to the song "Pamela…
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Paris Rendez-Vous

The City of Paris recently opened a new concept store in city hall (Hotel de Ville) called Paris Rendez-Vous, 9 Rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris. It sells a number of gift type items that are iconic to the City of Light (e.g., Ladurée candles and Mariage Frères teas). The central location of the boutique makes it an easy…
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Bensimon

Once the weather starts to warm up in Paris, you may notice more sandals, espadrilles and a fair share of the brightly colored Bensimon sneakers. In the 1980's Serge Bensimon opened his first boutique in the Marais selling clothing, accessories and la tennis Bensimon (tennis shoes). His colorful and functional line was inspired by his love of travel. Although…
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Swildens

When I received an email from Swildens about their new spring and summer collection, I immediately checked out their lookbook. Their clothing for woman and teenagers is feminine with a dash of rocker giving it a cool, boho vibe just like the founder, Juilette Swildens (check her out here). Not only does she personify the Swildens…
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Petit Pan

This colorful window display of Petit Pan Maison & Décor caught the attention of my daughter and I while we were wandering around in the Marais. We found their store filled with not only décor for the home, but also accessories like a turquoise corduroy duffel bag with an orange zipper that my daughter thought would…
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Le Loir dans la Théière

I have a sweet tooth and fortunately the opportunities for this "tooth" to be satisfied never cease to exist in the City of Light. I have to say the sweets that can be had at Le Loir dans la Théière are some of my favorites.  Le Loir dans la Théière (3 rue des Rosiers, 75004) is located…
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