Galerie Vivienne

I'm preparing another trip to Paris as we speak and my little blackbook is getting filled with places to see, bistros to eat and shops to... well, shop. One of the discoveries I made last year, was Galerie Vivienne. This beautiful shopping arcade in the 2th arrondissement is a haven of tranquility. Open since 1826, today the galerie still exudes grandeur with its mosaic floors, glass ceilings and hand carved ornaments. Enjoy a cup of tea chez A Priori Thé, browse through the postcards at the book shop or admire the designs of Jean Paul Gaultier in his shop at numéro 6.

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