La Vaissellerie is another of my favorite places to find special items. Last trip, I hauled stacking ceramic jars (onions, shallots, garlic) home, which now sit on my kitchen island - awesome!

It's a shame that Samaritaine closed, because there were always great debates (at least among Parisians) about whether the hardware basement of BHV was better or if maybe it was the Samar instead. Nobody ever agreed.

kerouac,

How true, how true..Samaritaine is missed!

Joan

Thanks so much Joan! I too am very disappointed to hear Samaritaine is still closed but did hear that it was a longterm (about 5year) renovation.
I took my mum there for lunch on the top floor restaurant, Le Toupary - then the following year went again with my DH.
The funny thing is my EyeWitness Guide 2009 still thinks it's open!

My daughter found some house numerals at BHV, and we enjoyed our trip to the store. One could spend a long time in that place!

We went to La Tuile a Loup, but I'll save that info for a thread of its own.

Hi Sue I hope you're having a great time in Paris, it was good to see you again!

Taking notes here- What other "can't miss" stores or boutiques do you all recommend or should I start another thread. I will definitely go to BHV (never been) and did not know Samaritaine was closed for renov. Also, does the Primtemps still have Cafe Flo (the restaurant with the beautiful dome) or has it changed to another name. I googled it and couldn't find it.

I went back to BHV the morning after Sue was there when I had more time to look. I did finally select my drawer knobs. I bough all cermic handpainted ones.

You could spend a day in that store.

Next week I will be going to La Tuile a Loup.

Joan

Another BHV fan saying hello to Sue.