Destination: France: Paris

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Left Bank: St. Germain des Près

Some of the city’s best shopping is concentrated in the 6th and 7th arrondissements. Start at Rue du Bac and Quai Voltaire. Follow Rue du Bac away from the Seine, you will pass Laurence Tavernier, Eric Bompard, Le Prince Jardinier and Deyrolle. Cross Blvd. St.-Germain and continue along the Rue du Bac until it meets Rue de Varenne. Look out for the small stationer shop Olivier de Sercey. (On the corner, you’ll see the shop Dîners en Ville.)

Going along the Rue du Bac, keep an eye out for the lovely home and children’s shops, Blanc d’Ivoire and Coquelicot…Paprika and R&Y Augousti. Make a left on Rue de Babylone, Conran shop is on the corner and Le Bon Marché will be to your right, if you need a fix at the best department store in the city. Continue along Rue de Babylone until you reach Blvd. Raspail.

Once you cross, stay straight on the Rue de Sèvres. On your immediate left, you will see a small square, where Le Cigale Récamier...

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