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Posted by: Simon | Date: 6th June 2009
Forget Eiffel tower key rings, t-shirts and other obvious tourist tat and instead bring home some gorgeous macaroons from one of the branches of Ladurée. The packaging is beautiful, that is, if they last until you get home!
For an extra indulgence head over to their grand tearoom on the Champs Elysées.You won’t be disappointed.
For an extra indulgence head over to their grand tearoom on the Champs Elysées.You won’t be disappointed.
Location: Ladurée, 75 Avenue des Champs Elysées, 75008, Paris. Web: www.laduree.fr
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Posted by: Simon | Date: 6th June 2009
From limited edition trainers, portable electronics including Leica and Diana F cameras, music, jewellery, books on fashion and men’s and ladies designer clothing upstairs, Colette is an essential destination for a shopping trip in Paris.
Sandwiched between a number of quality designer boutiques including Louis Vuitton and Dior, a visit to Rue Saint-Honoré is a must if you like shopping.
Sandwiched between a number of quality designer boutiques including Louis Vuitton and Dior, a visit to Rue Saint-Honoré is a must if you like shopping.
Location: Colette, 213 Rue Saint-Honoré (1st), Paris. Tel: +33 155 353 390
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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 24th February 2009
Grasse originally became famous for tanning leather, but this all changed in the 16th when the fashion for perfumed leather gloves - made famous by Catherine de Nedici, was more lucrative. Three major perfume houses still exist in the town, Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard. You can even create your own perfume for around 40Euro if you visit Molinard's perfumery and museum. And no other woman will have the same perfume!
Location: Grasse
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Posted by: Steve and Clare Dance | Date: 24th February 2009
Quite the reverse of most Provençal villages, Valbonne was built along the lines of a strict plan drawn up by the monks of the islands of Lérins off Cannes. The village is enclosed by fortified houses and counts 4 entrances, one on each side and making your way through the labyrinth of streets in the old village will take you to the 17th century Place des Arcades and the Hotel de Ville with it's 19th century belfry.
Enjoy a range of excellent restaurants, interior design shops and artist galleries or on Fridays visit on of the best open street markets which is sprawled across the villages tiny cobbled streets. Well worth a visit for those holiday presents.
Enjoy a range of excellent restaurants, interior design shops and artist galleries or on Fridays visit on of the best open street markets which is sprawled across the villages tiny cobbled streets. Well worth a visit for those holiday presents.
Location: Valbonne - close to Cannes/Grasse
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