I will be in Paris in a few weeks. I was wondering if you know of any shops in Paris that sells Provencal tablecloths/bread baskets/table-toppers? I usually buy these stuff when I go to the South but I won't be heading in that region till the latter part of the year and there are 2 casual affairs we will be attending after I get back where I want to get these as hostess' gifts.

Thanks so much.

www.souleiado.com

The classic, "original", not cheap. Paris shop is in the 6th, just off Blvd St. Germain on rue de Seine

http://www.bouchara.com

I don't think Bouchara has a store in Paris any longer. Wonderful prices on website.

Department stores such as BHV, Printemps, Galeries Lafayette have great selections of placemats, runners, etc. I have some business cards of some other places which I'll try to find.

Les Olivades
1 rue de Tournon, Paris 6
http://www.lesolivades.fr/29/olivade...de-ventes.html

http://www.lavaissellerie.fr

Several locations in Paris--some good things among some kitsch.

www.beauville.com

I love this brand which you can find in the large department stores. It's from Alsace, however.

Pvoy,

Another great one, better prices than Souleiado!

There are several shops along Rue Jacob in the 6th.

Thanks everyone, I'll try those.

Cath - I've been to La Vaisselerie...cute shop and they have several branches so quite convenient.

Pvoy - love Les Olivades - have been to the Aix location and I didn't even know they have one in Paris!!

Try La Maison Ivre at 38 rue Jacob.