Guidebook for Paris
Essentials
Franprix
16 Rue Alexandre ParodiClose by, clean and practical.
Large and well-stocked convenience/grocery store, also useful for small gifts to bring home.
1007 locals recommend
Monoprix
70-72 Rue du Faubourg du TempleLarge and well-stocked convenience/grocery store, also useful for small gifts to bring home.
"Laverie Campagne Première."
A very handy laundromat, opening hours usually 7am to 10pm.
Laundry Country First
12 Rue Campagne Première"Laverie Campagne Première."
A very handy laundromat, opening hours usually 7am to 10pm.
The food side of the Bon Marché next door, and so much more than a grocery store. Expect luxury food items from France and beyond, with a special focus on Italy.
384 locals recommend
La Grande Epicerie de Paris
38 Rue de SèvresThe food side of the Bon Marché next door, and so much more than a grocery store. Expect luxury food items from France and beyond, with a special focus on Italy.
Food Scene
Organic bakery. Prefer the very good bread and pastries over cakes, which are only average.
Be ready for the sometimes brash service.
16 locals recommend
Moisan - Leclerc
4 Av. du Général LeclercOrganic bakery. Prefer the very good bread and pastries over cakes, which are only average.
Be ready for the sometimes brash service.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful gardens in the centre of Paris, ideal for a stroll or a picnic on a sunny day.
2469 locals recommend
Luxembourg Gardens
Beautiful gardens in the centre of Paris, ideal for a stroll or a picnic on a sunny day.
Shopping
The greatest luxury 'grand magasin' on the left bank. Expect beautiful things in many price ranges. (In many ways preferable to more touristy stores such as the Printemps or the Galeries Lafayettes).
1186 locals recommend
Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche
24 Rue de SèvresThe greatest luxury 'grand magasin' on the left bank. Expect beautiful things in many price ranges. (In many ways preferable to more touristy stores such as the Printemps or the Galeries Lafayettes).