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- The sensory overload
at the florist shop on the corner of JJ Rousseau and rue Chaudonnerie.
Isabelle Minini, the owner, is designated as one of the best florists
in France. You'll see why the moment you step into this beautiful store.
- The "melodie"
at A. Boutreux, the chocolatier on the corner of JJ Rousseau and rue
d'Assas. Raspberries, white chocolate, chocolate, need I say more?
- The bread at Paul's on
rue Musette. The definition of French.
- The innovative clothing
at the woman's shop on rue de la poste near the Concorde brasserie.
- Au Robinson, the umbrella
shop on rue des forges near the little park.
- The dark chocolate hearts
filled with caramel made from brittany butter at the chocolatier (designated
a best in France) on rue de Bourg (and everything else is also superb).
- macaroons (not what you
think they are - there isn't a sprinkle of coconut to be found!). For
real quality, in-house made macaroons, go to the Chocolatier on rue
de la Prefecture near rue du nord, or the Chocolatier on rue de Bourg.
- Orangina on ice
- la baldquin, the most
marvelous children's toy store you will find - on rue verrerie
- the fleur d'orange (a
must for a good crepe) at the petit casino on JJ Rousseau near rue du
nord. They carry a superb brand - A. Monteux. MUCH better than the false-tasting
Vahine brand found at most stores.
- the american POPCORN
at the Ireland shop on rue du chateau. The popcorn at grocery stores
doesn't compare. They also have BAKING POWDER (which you don't need
if you learn french cooking!).
- best antiques and old
EVERYTHING at the most crowded, best shop on rue chaudronnerie and rue
verrerie - open once a month off-season, open most days for a few hours
during peak tourist season. So if you find it open, GO IN! Or just marvel
at the window displays!
- For excellent quality
regional products, go to Maison du Salmon (they also sell wonderful
smoked salmon)store on rue Musette. Good prices too.
- great prices on Le Creuset
enameled cast iron at a shop on JJRousseau between rue du nord and rue
d'assas that also sells ovens and lightbulbs. May not have the selection
bigger stores have, but their prices can't be beat.
- Emile Henry bakeware.
Find it at any kitchen store. Great prices! Don't spend too much at
Williams Sonoma in the states. Buy Emile Henry here in Burgundy, where
this pottery has been hand-made for over 150 years in Marcigny, a village
south of Dijon. I love my Emile Henry pottery! For more information
on Emile Henry, click here to see
their site, in English.
- fastest, cheapest photo
developing is on the corner of rue musette and place grangier. Before
I got my digital camera I used them all the time and always had good
results. Of course, I can't guarantee YOUR results! Be aware that in
France picture developing involves TWO things: developing and printing.
Make sure you get the price for BOTH! I paid almost $20 for 24 photos
when we first moved here because I didn't know this beforehand. Ouch.
But I must admit the quality and presentation was excellent. If you're
interested, it's the 1-hour shop on rue de la Liberte (not the fancy-schmancy
one on the corner). Another pricey shop is on rue du chateau next to
the Poste hotel. They also have lots of extra services like ID photos,
photos to CD, B&W, etc. Real experts and photographers own the place.
- best place to find English
books is Gibert Joseph on rue des forges on the side of Notre Dame.
They are on the second floor (in France called the 1st floor). You'll
find a bin of classics for about 10f, so if you want to re-read Shakespeare
this is the place to buy it!
- best ham on the bone
from "le couchon qui fume" at les halles. FABULOUS! and expensive...
- best Meringues: patisserie/boulangerie
across from antique shop on corner of rue chaudronnerie and rue verrerie.
Try the meringue l'ancienne.
- fair prices on heaps
of olive wood serving utensils and other items at les halles - also
good for spices and lavander.
- Gabriel Boudier cassis.
Supermarkets have the best prices. You can buy other, cheaper brands.
But don't do it! They cost less for a reason.
- For the most charming
lady at a tourist shop with excellent wines and everything Dijon and
Burgundy, visit the Burgundy shop on rue des forges next to notre dame.
And it's air-conditioned! After you've spent all your money, go across
the street and sit on a bench in a charming little park complete with
pond and running water.
- for used merchandise
of all kinds, to buy or sell, try CASH CONVERTERS in Quetigny. There
is also a new "for sale" magazine called "par vendu"
which I wish existed when we moved here. Try also the ever-popular "Hebdo"
weekly. Their main office is on place Darcy.
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