The Paris Traveler

I found some great bargains at the shops in Bercy Village. This is a walking area full of boutiques, restaurants, pubs and a multi-plex movie theater not far from the Palais Omnisport and across from the Parc de Bercy. At one time this was the largest wine market in the world and the destination for wine coming in from the south of France.

The warehouses that were converted into specialty stores has something for just about everyone. It was fun going from shop to shop, tasting the Mediterranean olive oils and other goodies at Oliviers & Co., trying on different make-up and perfumes at Sephora, and finding great deals at Résonances which emphasizes natural well-being.

I found a terrific cookbook on clearance by Gérard Depardieu for only 5 € entitled, Ma Cuisine! I gave it to Patrick as a gift. He’s my own personal 4 star French chef. Yes, you read right! Patrick owned several French restaurants for more than twenty-five years, but now he just cooks for me! Did I fail to mention that he also happens to be my significant other? I know! Everyone says I’m spoiled; he does cook wonderful gourmet dinners at least four times a week for us, so I guess you can say I am!

The shops are open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Restaurants and bars are open until 2 a.m. For a complete list of the stores click on their website, Bercy Village.

Cour Saint-Emilion
28 Rue François Truffaut
Paris 12
M° Cour Saint-Emilion

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