shakespeare & co

 

 

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I was excited to finally get to Shakespeare & Company, which had long been on my Paris list. Well known to bibliophiles around the globe, it is tucked into a cute little corner near Notre Dame. It has quite an interesting history, and was frequented by many of the literary greats. Hemingway could be found there often, and even mentions the store in his iconic book, A Moveable Feast. My goal was to buy a few classics, and get the famous stamp at checkout (don't forget to ask for it). It makes such a unique keepsake or gift for the francophile friend!

 

 

repetto…

 

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Repetto was high on the Paris shopping list, since I had never seen the store, famous for ballet staples since 1947. I have dreamed of putting a pair on my feet for years!  I only dabbled in ballet when I was younger, so I never had a need for serious slippers, but I've always admired their beauty and tradition. I love the Bolchoi flat, offered in a rainbow of colors!  Le sigh…