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AVIGNON
ANTIQUITES HERVE BAUME
Address: 19 ter, rue Petite-Fusterie, 84000 Avignon
Tel.: (33)(4)90863766
Opening days: Mondays~Saturdays
An old curiosity shop where Herve Baume also
sells his own creations, garden furniture, metal & crystal objects.
MOURET CHAPELIER
Address: 20, rue des Marchands, 84000 Avignon
Tel.: (33)(4)90853938
Open every day except Sunday & Monday morning.
The only hat maker to be classified as a National
Monument in France because of its Louis XVI decor. Founded in 1860, its
specialty is "Couvre-chef d'Equateur".
BIARRITZ
LE MUSEE DU CHOCOLAT (CHOCOLATE MUSEUM)
(Manager: Fabrice Bacro, Maitre Chocolatier: Serge Couzigou)
Opening hours (Please check on telephone!)
Address: 4, avenue de la Marne, 64200, Biarritz
Tel. & fax: (33)(5)59245050
Office: (33)(5)59230410
Chocolate was first introduced to France by Basque sailors hence the
location of this remarkable museum. You can not only taste and buy some
very very good chocolates but also watch a film about the history and fabrication
of chocolate in French or English! A must if you can to that charming city
made famous by Louis-Napoleon III's wife.
OPHITE (Ladies' Fashion Boutique)
Address: 44, Avenue Edouard VII, 64200, Biarritz
Tel.: (33)(5)59245855
Fax: (33)(5)59223584
Interesting small boutique with a knack in blending classy fashion
for all ages in plain styles as well as some very bright & colourful
designs. Also some accessories.
BEZIERS
PATISSERIE PECH
Address: 18, rue de la Citadelle, 34500, Beziers
Tel.: (33)(4)67286459
This venerable bajery founded in 1894 offers
the local specialty called "Petit Pate de Beziers", a dry pastry made with
lamb, orange peel and candied lemon.
CAMBREMER (NEAR CAEN)
MAISON DU CANTON DE CAMBREMER
Address: rue Pasteur, 14340 Cambremer.
Tel.: (33)(2)31630887
Fax: (33)(2)31630821
Finf the list of the best cider & calvados
producers in Cambremer, including Beuvron-en-Auge, Bonnebosq and Beaufour-Duvral.
Check whether they have the label "Cru de Cambremer". Emter and taste as
every vintage is different.
CALVI (CORSICA ISLAND)
CLOS REGINU
Address: Didier Raoust-Maestracci. 213, route
de Santa Reparata, Feliceto, 20260, Calvi, Corse.
Tel.: (33)(4)95617211
The place to try e prove, a potent red
produced only in this region.
LILLE
LA CONFISERIE MEERT
Address: 25-27, rue Esquermoise,59000, Lille.
Tel.: (33)(3)20570744
Opening hours: 09:00~19:30 (Mondays to Saturdays)
and 09:00~13:00 & 15:00~19:30 (Sundays)
The lovely architecture and decor of this candy
store, the oldest one in Lille, makes this an irresitible temptation. Try
their specialty: spiced brown sufar waffles, " gaufre fourree a la cassonade".
LYON
CHOCOLATERIE BERNACHON
Address: 42, Cours Franklin-Roosevelt, 69006
Lyon.
Tel.: (33)(4)78-24-37-98
Opening hours: 08:~19:00 (Tuesday-Saturday) amd
08:30~16:30 (Sunday). Closed on Mondays. Closed 12:00^14:00 in December.
Words could never describe the delicacies offered
by the master French chocolate maker Jean-Jacques Bernachon. Do not miss
the palets d'or.
MARSEILLE
FOIRE AUX SANTONS (SANTON DOLLS FAIR)
Address: Allee de Meihlan, Marseille.
Opening hours: 08:00~19:30
The month-long fair held each December is the
perfect time to stock up on the tradtional santons, or clay creche figures,
which are hand-made by craftsmen in Provence.
PARIS
ALLEOSSE(Cheeses)
(Closed on Mondays)
Address: 13, rue Poncelet, 75017, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)46225045
Probably the best cheese dealer in Paris. Some very unusual cheeses
included.
CATH'ART(Crafts & Souvenirs)
(Open everyday if I don't make any mistakes until 22:00)
Address: 13, rue Sainte Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)48048010
Fax: (33)(1)48040208
Home-page: http://www.cathart.com
E-Mail: info@cathart.com
CATHERINE MARTINEAU (Fashion, accessories, decoration)
Address: 42, rue Vieille du Temple, 75004, Paris.
Tel.: (33)(1)42724232 or (33)(6)60864232
Opening hours: 11:00 till late at night.
A minuscule shop founded one and a half years ago offering entirely
original (and unique items for most of them!), jewelry, fashion accessories
and decoration objects. Warm welcome. English spoken. Credit cards OK.
E. DEHILLERIN
Address: 18-20, rue Coquillere & 51, rue Jeab-Jacques Rousseau,
75001 Paris.
Tel.: (33)(1)42365313
Fax: (33)(1)42365480
All about kitchen, restaurant and table wares. Highly specialized.
Anything from knives to pots & pans.
Send for their mail-catalogue.
LA DERNIERE GOUTTE(Wine merchant)
Address: 16, rue Bourbon le Chateau, 75006, Paris.
Tel.: (33)(1)43291162
Wines direct from properties/growers.
LA DROGUERIE(Wools, buttons, ribbons, beads...)
Address: 9-11, rue du Jour, 75001, Paris.
Tel.: (33)(1)45089327
Fax: (33)(1)42363080
Opening hours: Monday: 14:00~18:45
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30~18:45
Another heaven for craftsmen and hobbyists!
All kinds (and else!) of beads, ribbons, byttons, wiil in incredible
varieties. Always crowded. A must for people who want to add some character
to their clothes and appearance!
ENTREE DES FOURNISSEURS/Maison d'Entrayes (Buttons,
ribbon, accessories)
Address: 8, rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004, Paris.
Rel.: (33)(1)48875898
Fax: (33)(1)48877740
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday: 10:30~19:00
Saturday: 11:00~19:00
Monday: 14:30 ~19:00
Wnormous shop at the back of an inner courtyard. Thousands of buttons,
kilometers of ribbon, accessories, etc.
Heavens for the do-it-yourself clothing maniacs or for designers or
simply for collectors! Warm and very professional welcome. Will look for
"impossible items" for you!
LA FERME MONTORGUEIL(Cheeses)
(07:00~14:00, 16:00~20:30)
(Closed Sundays)
Address: 86, rue Montorgueil, 75002, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)42367096
Great cheeses.
LA GALERIE DU CHAT(Objects)
(The Cat Galerie)
Adress: 58, rue Henri barbuse, 75005, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)43253171
Animal themes art objects, gifts, pictures, postcards, jewellery &
accessories.
IZRAEL(Spices & Delicatessen)
(Closed on Sundays)
Address: 30, rue Francois-miron, 75004, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1) 42728632
Fax: (33)(1)42728632
Located in th growingly fashionable Marais Jewish Quarter, this Ali
Baba's treasure trove harbours about everything: spices, preserves , jams.
etc., etc. from all over the world. Has been refurbished anew this year
for better customers' access. A MUST!
JACK GOMME (Bags)
Address: 6, rue Montmartre, 75001, Paris. France
Tel.: (33)(1)40411024
Fairlu well known brand in Japan. Minuscule boutiquw near Les Halles
in one or the better Parisien envitonments. Interesting cloth bags in plain
colour combinations for all ages. Warm welcome.
KENZO(Fashion)
Address: 3, Place des Victoires, 75001, Paris
Opening hours: 09:30~19:00. Closed sundays.
Tel.: (33)(1)40397203
Fax: (33)(1)40397940
My favourite Kenzo boutique in Paris! Huge! Both ladies & Men fashion.
Ask for "Christophe"!
KIOKO(Japanese products)
(Closed on Sundays)
Address: 46, rue des Petits Champs, 75002, paris
Tel.: (33)(1)42613366
Japnese foods and ingredients.
MONIC (Jewelry, accessories)
Address: 5, rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75004, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)42723915
Ipening hours: Monday to Saturday: 10:00~19:00
Sunday: 14:30~19:00
Opened in 1946, this shop offers a great variety of originally designed
baroque jewelry and accessories conceived from various materials in own
atelier. Amber is particularly interesting. Very attractive prices. Warm
welcome.
PASAL LE GLACIER(Ice creams & Sherbets)
(Cosed Sundays & Mondays)
Address: 17, rue Bois le Vent, 75016, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)45276184
The best in Paris: sherbets, fig, mango, passion fruit, red orange,
rhubarb, mirabelle and great ice-creams.
PAUL & JOE (Fashion)
Address: 46, rue Etienne -Marcel, 75002, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1) 40280334
Fairly well known fashion clithing company in Japan. Small cute boutique.
Very interesting designs for all ages. Good colours. nice staff.
ROSELYS(ARTISANAT & ART DE FRANCE-FRENCH CRAFT SHOP)
Address: 6, rue de Sevigne, 75004, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)42773842
Very good original French craft & accessories from artists from
all over the country. Extremely warm welcome!
TANG FRERES(Asian Products)
(Closed Mondays)
Address: 48, avenue d'Ivry, 75013, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)45708000
Gigantic Asisn products supermarket.
LA VAISSELLERIE(Souvenirs))
Opening hours: 09:30~19:00. Closed sundays.
Address: 80, Bd Haussmann, 75008, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)45223247
Address: 85, rue de Rennes, 75006, paris
Tel.: (33)(1)42226149
Address: 79, rue St-Lazare, 75009, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)42850727
Address: 332, rue St-Honore, 750001, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)42606450
Address: 92, rue St-Antoine, 75004, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)42727666
Great places to buy last-minute souvenirs. Both practical and decorative.
From magnets to dishes at al. Good service and reasonable, even low prices.
VINS RARES PETER THUTSTRUP(Rare Wines)
(Closed Sundays)
Address: 30, avenue de l'Opera, 75009, Paris
Tel.: (33)(1)47425186
Chateau Margaux '71 (474FF), Romanee Conti '92 (3700FF), Chateau d'Yquem
'46 (3200FF)
PAU
LISTE DES CAVES
Address: 44 bis, allees Paul -Riquet, 64000,
Pau
Tel.: (33)(5)59212928
Go there to check the list of the Cellars along
the wine route to taste some delicious Jurancon white wines.
LES CONFITURES MIOT
Address: 48, rue Joffre, 64000, Pau
Rel.: (33)(5)58276951
Opening hours: 10:00~12:00 & 14:30~19:00
Closed on Sundays and Monday mornings.
Francis Miot makes over 150 jams. One is even
said to be an aphrodisiac called "vert galant"!
PERPIGNAN
VOLAILLERIE SAINT-ANTOINE (Local Cheeses,
sausages, delicatessen)
Address: 7, rue Mirabeau, 66000, Perpignan.
Rel.: (33)(4)68349716
Fax: (33)(4)68352045
Excellent French-style Delicatessen selling first quality products
especially local ones whenever possible. Game, sausages, poultry. Great
locally made raw milk cheeses, notably goat and ewe cheeses. Enquire for
new stock ("nouveau arrivage")! Noticed many locals asking the same question!
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