There are some truly beautiful buildings in Paris. There are also beautiful stores. One of the prettiest places was the gourmet food court of Galleries LaFayette. It reminded me the the food court in Harrod's, London.
The photo above was taken from our apartment window in Paris, This is the neighborhood market. There is one in most blocks. They sell fresh fruit or cheese or baked goods. This one is a grocery store. It sells bread, eggs, butter, cheese, wine and most everything you might want in a hurry. The owner did not speak English nor do I excel at French, which meant I was pretty much on my own when shopping. We got some of our provisions for breakfast and snacks here.
This is a favorite picture because it is very much about the average life of a local in Paris. It is the daily trip to buy fresh food - the refrigerators and kitchens are small - and to catch up on the community. The picture is not fancy nor is the market. Neither was supposed to be.
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