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Galerie Vivienne
Galerie Vivienne is a gorgeous, restored nineteenth century covered passage—complete with glass roofs, mosaic-tiled floors, and hand-carved wood—and is a perfect place to stop and take in a bit of tea and shopping.
Here you will find many exquisite French secret pleasures: A Priori Thé—a classic Paris tea salon—offers exquisite teas. Legrand Filles & Fils is a traditional épicerie—and très cute!—complete with chocolates and other candies in glass jars, plus a wine cellar that a oenophile (wine lover) would consider a piece of heaven (many of the fine wines are served by the glass).
Catherine Vernoux has the newest in dresses from Asia and Africa; Wolff & Descourtis rolls out a luscious array of romantic scarves and shawls (come here when you want something unique and non-Hermés). Joyce Pons de Vier is a shop full of decorative items, including carved wooden fruits and curved magnifying glasses. Si Tu Veux—one of the best toy stores in Europe—has one-of-a-kind teddy bears, wooden doll houses, puzzles of Europe, toys, toys, toys, toy kits, etc.
The crazy world of fashion presented by Jean-Paul Gaultier also resides at Galerie Vivienne and the list goes on. Not many people put the 2nd arrondissement on their priority list of places to go while in Paris, but if you find yourself wandering about, do dip in to the Galerie Vivienne.
There are three entrances:
5, rue de la Banque Paris 2nd
6, rue Vivienne Paris 2nd
4, rue de Petits-Champs, Paris 2nd
Email: contact@galerie-vivienne.com
Mètro: #3 Bourse; #1 or #7 Palais Royale
Bus: 48, 72
Vélib: 2009 ‑ 1, rue des Filles Saint Thomas; 2008 – 11, rue de la Banque
Stories about Galerie Vivienne
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Paris Tea Salons
By Jane Paech
From the classic old teashop to the unknown gem, Parisians are flocking to salons de thé as tea drinking becomes à la mode, popular with everyone from the bohemian student to the glamorous grandmother. Whether you like your brew poured from a silver or cast-iron pot, there’s a salon to suit every mood, occasion and taste, each with an individual ambience and clientele. More intimate and welcoming than the smoky café du coin, the address of a good tearoom can be a lifesaver, especially in winter - reviving the jaded traveller from chilly weather as well as the late-afternoon lull.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 April 2009 )
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Letter from Paris: Legrand Filles et Fils & more
By Thirza ValloisFollow Thirza Vallois to the galerie Vivienne, a beautiful passageway near the Palais Royal, where you'll discover Legrand Filles et Fils, one of Paris's most historic shops. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 November 2005 )
