Merci beaucoup! 😊 I'm really happy to hear that you're enjoying the mix of English and French-it's great that it's helping with your language learning! And Meimei sends you lots of puppy love! 🐶💕
Bonjour Gabrielle! I like oysters too! The texture is like eating sashimi on top of sushi. I think the design of French chocolat wrapping is really stylish!
Merci beaucoup! 😊 Oysters really do have that fresh, delicate texture! And I totally agree about French chocolate packaging-it's always so elegant and artistic, j'adore le chocolat 🍫
En tant que Parisien je confirme que c’est le grand magasin le plus agréable de Paris. On peut préciser que le Bon marché est le magasin de la grande bourgeoisie Parisienne et qu’il est situé dans l’un des arrondissements le plus cher de la ville. On peut y croiser assez facilement des personnes du show business. Les prix sont globalement très élevés (uniquement des produits de luxe, mode et alimentaires de très haute qualité). Cela réduit la fréquentation et permet de s’y promener de façon plus tranquille qu’ailleurs. La librairie est effectivement magnifique et destinée aussi à un publique d’amateurs éclairés. (Note personnelle : Je te trouve vraiment très jolie mais c’est avant tout à Meimei que je fais un gros bisous. Toi aussi sans doute 😉). Et encore merci pour ton travail bilingue très enrichissant.
Merci beaucoup pour ton message ! C’est vrai, Le Bon Marché a une ambiance unique et on s’y sent vraiment à l’aise pour se balader. C’est génial d’avoir ton retour de Parisien 😊. Meimei te fait un gros bisou en retour 🐶 ! À très bientôt et merci encore de suivre mes vidéos bilingues, ça me touche beaucoup !
The Grand Epicerie is a must. We hit it at the beginning of our visits to get picnic and apero supplies and at the end for stuff to bring home. If I ever lived in Paris it would have to be within walking distance to this magnificent store.
Oh yes, La Grande Épicerie is definitely a must! It's the perfect place to grab snacks and get to try different specialties from France! I totally get it, living close by would be a dream 😍. Merci Thanks for sharing, hope you can visit again soon!
Very helpful! I will visit Paris this month and will definitely go here. I made a shopping list: cornichon, les macron glaces, leonard parli, chocolat bonnat. Merci beaucoup!
We do two weeks every other year. Missed one cycle due to Covid, but we were in Paris in 2023 for our sixth visit. We really don’t do a lot anymore. We have been to all the “must see” places. We typically have a leisurely morning in our hotel, go have a nice lunch, spend the afternoon in a park or at a small museum, relax in the late afternoon - apero and then a nice dinner. Our only challenge is we run out of days before we run out of restaurants that we want to visit. We have so many favorites and every trip we have new ones we want to try as well. Speaking of oysters, the next time you are at the Grand Epicerie, check out Bouteville Vinaigre Gastronomique Le Vegital. Specially formulated for oysters - It is spectacular! We learned about it at Huitrerie Regis in the 6th. Highly recommended.
That sounds like a perfect way to experience Paris-slow mornings, delicious lunches, and enjoying the charm of the city! I totally get the "too many restaurants, not enough time" feeling! 😊 Thanks for the tip on the Bouteville Vinaigre Gastronomique, I’ll definitely check it out at the Grand Epicerie, especially since I love oysters too. Huitrerie Regis is also such a great spot in the 6th!
Other than Huitrere Regis and the Grand Epicerie, any other oyster spots that you recommend? We like La Coupole, Closserie des Lilas and Avant Comptoir de la Mer. Bofinger not so much. Have not checked out Wepler, and while La Dome is a favorite, we always get the Sole Meunière - not enough room for a shellfish tower as well.
In the US, my mother used to shop at a large, chain department store called "Le Bon" which of course means nothing lol, but the customers would just say that instead of the whole official, "Le Bon Marche" and it was a different business from the store in Paris.
That's so interesting! It's funny how similar names can have completely different meanings. "Le Bon" must have brought a touch of French flair, even if it wasn’t quite the same as Le Bon Marché in Paris! 😊
Bonjour Ellie Greetings from Scotland 😊 Where exactly in Paris is the Le Bon Marche store and will you be visiting Galleries Lafayette store in the near future ? Oh i love how they sell vinyl records in Le Bon Marche 👍 Bonne Journee David
Bonjour David! 😊The address is in the description. And yes, I’m considering visiting Galeries Lafayette when the Christmas decorations are up! Bonne journée!
Love your videos!!!!! Thank you for sharing! Your puppy is so cute! Love the mix of English and French it really helps as a learner of the language!
Merci beaucoup! 😊 I'm really happy to hear that you're enjoying the mix of English and French-it's great that it's helping with your language learning! And Meimei sends you lots of puppy love! 🐶💕
Tellement contente d’avoir trouvé ton vlog. Superbe vidéo. Je prends des notes pour mon premier voyage à Paris en mai 2025 😊
LOVE your videos, and hope that Mei Mei gets to drink enough H2O!!!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Looooveeee truffle xxx Thanks for your video and showing us through, can't wait to explore!
So glad I found your vlog. 😊
Bonjour Gabrielle! I like oysters too! The texture is like eating sashimi on top of sushi.
I think the design of French chocolat wrapping is really stylish!
Merci beaucoup! 😊 Oysters really do have that fresh, delicate texture! And I totally agree about French chocolate packaging-it's always so elegant and artistic, j'adore le chocolat 🍫
great place to come explore in Paris 😃
Always fun to see your videos ! Thanks . 🙏
Merci, Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoy the videos 😊🙏
En tant que Parisien je confirme que c’est le grand magasin le plus agréable de Paris. On peut préciser que le Bon marché est le magasin de la grande bourgeoisie Parisienne et qu’il est situé dans l’un des arrondissements le plus cher de la ville. On peut y croiser assez facilement des personnes du show business. Les prix sont globalement très élevés (uniquement des produits de luxe, mode et alimentaires de très haute qualité). Cela réduit la fréquentation et permet de s’y promener de façon plus tranquille qu’ailleurs. La librairie est effectivement magnifique et destinée aussi à un publique d’amateurs éclairés.
(Note personnelle : Je te trouve vraiment très jolie mais c’est avant tout à Meimei que je fais un gros bisous. Toi aussi sans doute 😉).
Et encore merci pour ton travail bilingue très enrichissant.
Merci beaucoup pour ton message ! C’est vrai, Le Bon Marché a une ambiance unique et on s’y sent vraiment à l’aise pour se balader. C’est génial d’avoir ton retour de Parisien 😊. Meimei te fait un gros bisou en retour 🐶 ! À très bientôt et merci encore de suivre mes vidéos bilingues, ça me touche beaucoup !
The Grand Epicerie is a must. We hit it at the beginning of our visits to get picnic and apero supplies and at the end for stuff to bring home. If I ever lived in Paris it would have to be within walking distance to this magnificent store.
Oh yes, La Grande Épicerie is definitely a must! It's the perfect place to grab snacks and get to try different specialties from France! I totally get it, living close by would be a dream 😍. Merci Thanks for sharing, hope you can visit again soon!
I live in Marin county California and we eat a lot of oysters! Love the small ones
Ellie Bon jour
Have you ever visited the chocolate 🍫 shop A La Mere Da Famille in Paris ?
Would be great if you could do a video 😊
Merci
Very helpful! I will visit Paris this month and will definitely go here. I made a shopping list: cornichon, les macron glaces, leonard parli, chocolat bonnat. Merci beaucoup!
You shop, browse and dream as I do!!
Lovely video, Gabrielle. I will definitely go there when I visit Paris again next week. Merci!
Thank you so much! 😊 I hope you have an amazing time in Paris!
Two weeks in early June - can’t wait.
Wow very lucky ! It's great spending more than a few days or over a week - there's so much to see and do! 🥰
We do two weeks every other year. Missed one cycle due to Covid, but we were in Paris in 2023 for our sixth visit.
We really don’t do a lot anymore. We have been to all the “must see” places. We typically have a leisurely morning in our hotel, go have a nice lunch, spend the afternoon in a park or at a small museum, relax in the late afternoon - apero and then a nice dinner. Our only challenge is we run out of days before we run out of restaurants that we want to visit. We have so many favorites and every trip we have new ones we want to try as well.
Speaking of oysters, the next time you are at the Grand Epicerie, check out Bouteville Vinaigre Gastronomique Le Vegital. Specially formulated for oysters - It is spectacular! We learned about it at Huitrerie Regis in the 6th. Highly recommended.
That sounds like a perfect way to experience Paris-slow mornings, delicious lunches, and enjoying the charm of the city! I totally get the "too many restaurants, not enough time" feeling! 😊 Thanks for the tip on the Bouteville Vinaigre Gastronomique, I’ll definitely check it out at the Grand Epicerie, especially since I love oysters too. Huitrerie Regis is also such a great spot in the 6th!
Other than Huitrere Regis and the Grand Epicerie, any other oyster spots that you recommend? We like La Coupole, Closserie des Lilas and Avant Comptoir de la Mer. Bofinger not so much. Have not checked out Wepler, and while La Dome is a favorite, we always get the Sole Meunière - not enough room for a shellfish tower as well.
In the US, my mother used to shop at a large, chain department store called "Le Bon" which of course means nothing lol, but the customers would just say that instead of the whole official, "Le Bon Marche" and it was a different business from the store in Paris.
That's so interesting! It's funny how similar names can have completely different meanings. "Le Bon" must have brought a touch of French flair, even if it wasn’t quite the same as Le Bon Marché in Paris! 😊
You are cute 😊I don’t understand one word of French and I just forget my daily stress seeing your videos
Merci! 😊 I'm happy my videos help you relax and you enjoy them even without speaking French!
Buy the same pasta ( La Molisana) here in Belgium. Great quality..... But... You didn't visit the Christmas Market on the top floor? ;)
Yes, it's great pasta! The Christmas market / pop up hasn't started yet though 😊
Bonjour Ellie
Greetings from Scotland 😊
Where exactly in Paris is the Le Bon Marche store and will you be visiting Galleries Lafayette store in the near future ?
Oh i love how they sell vinyl records in Le Bon Marche 👍
Bonne Journee
David
Bonjour David! 😊The address is in the description. And yes, I’m considering visiting Galeries Lafayette when the Christmas decorations are up! Bonne journée!
I love it there!
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