Saturday, August 13, 2011

Epicerie Bastille


I snapped this petite shop from across the busy Boulevard Beaumarchais. It is narrow among many larger offerings on this wide street at the edge of the Marais, but there was as much activity in and out as a hive of bees.

Bon weekend




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26 comments:

  1. Sylvia KAugust 13, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Looks like a delightful place! I'd shop there in a heartbeat!! Wish I could!! Fun capture, mon amie, as always! Have a lovely weekend, Genie!

    Sylvia

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  2. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    I love that each area of Paris is unique and has it's own story to tell.
    Bon weekend my friend.

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  3. beau gosseAugust 13, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    So charming and colourful, Genie! These places are so convenient at odd hours and for some food supplies on the run...and when you cannot face entering a Franprix or G20. Many times they are run by a Family with everyone involved...Papa helps you find the veggies you want, Mama rings you up...with Baby and/or le Chien pulling at her wrap whilst she is wishing you a bonne journee/soiree! Ah, Paris!

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  4. KarenaAugust 13, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    I can picture filling my French Basket with all kinds of fresh wonderful delights!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  5. PetAugust 13, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Aren't they nice, small stores?

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  6. Vær våkenAugust 13, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Would love to have one of these outside my home :) :) Have a great weekend, Genie!

    Love, Kristin

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  7. diveAugust 13, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    What a cute little shop. So enticing.

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  8. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingAugust 13, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Adorable little shop. Paris is full of these small markets making it so easy to run in and pick up fresh produce daily.

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    There must be lots of sweet and delicious things in that little shop to attract all the bees Genie, it just looks so enticing!!

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  10. DianneAugust 13, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    It'a just the cutest little French shop with beaucoup des choses!
    Would I touch the fruit in this tidy establishment?
    absolument Non!!

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  11. BirdmanAugust 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I bet it's a beehive. Very attractive storefront.

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  12. Janey and Co.August 13, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    What a darling little green grocer. Love the stripes. I would shop there!

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  13. VirginiaAugust 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    It looks brand new! Very cute but you don't want to do all your shopping at these places. More like the French version of a 7-11! HA
    V

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  14. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    So sweet and colorful. My mother always took us to Farmers' Markets, even when it wasn't the cool thing to do. As a European, she needed her fresh produce, meats, and breads. So, each time we moved, she'd find the farmer's market, butcher, and bakery immediately.
    Have a great day ~ xox Alexandra

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  15. StarmanAugust 13, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Stopped there on our last trip to get a Magnum White.

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  16. Lynne with an eAugust 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Always a treat to find a colourful nourishing oasis in the middle of a bustling metropolis.

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  17. MalyssAugust 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Very useful little places in big towns!

    (I don't forget your recipe, don't worry!Ü)

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  18. AlexaAugust 13, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    "SUPERette" might be a bit of a stretch for this tiny place, but these stores do often have an amazing variety of things considering their size! The produce looks lovely too. I'm playing catch-up (work is beyond insane)—loved your dapper gentleman with the white roses!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Hello Genie,

    I love this photo. It looks like a painting with all the different colors of fruit and the lovely awning over the shop. Great photo!

    Kris

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  20. JeanAugust 13, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    What a great picture. The fruit is so fresh, the colors so vibrant and the classic little sidewalk stand you see in France.

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  21. weekend et coup de brosseAugust 13, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Jolie photo et bien cadrée!
    Bon week-end Génie.

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  22. JulieAugust 13, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Lovely little snapshot, Genie.

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  23. JackAugust 14, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Maybe this is where they sell lottery tickets?

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  24. beau gosseAugust 14, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Lottery tickets are sold at the Tabac, Jack! =)

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  25. VreniAugust 16, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    I love the word "superette"!

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  26. Louis la VacheAugust 25, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    «Louis» visited this épicerie a number of times when he lived in the marais.
    ;-D

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Merci for your comments!