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Gallerie Vivienne
Gallerie Vivienne
Gallerie Vivienne is a gorgeous, restored nineteenth century covered passage -- complete with glass roofs, mosaic-tiled floors, hand-carved wood -- and is a perfect place to stop and take in a bit of Ze and shopping. Here you will find many exquisite French secret pleasures: A Priori Thé -- a classic Paris tea salon -- offers exquisite teas that put the touristy Mariage Frères to shame; Legrand Filles & Fils is a traditional -- and très cute! -- épicerie, complete with chocolates and other candies in glass jars, plus a wine cellar that a wineophile would consider a piece of heaven (many of the fine wines are served by the glass); Catherine Vernoux has the newest in dresses from Asia and Africa; Wolff & Descourtis rolls out a luscious array of romantic scarves and shawls (come here when you want something unique and non-Hermés); Joyce Pons de Vier is a shop full of decorative items, including carved wooden fruits and curved magnifying glasses; Si Tu Veux -- one of the best toy stores in Europe -- has one-of-a-kind teddy bears, wooden doll houses, puzzles of Europe, toys, toys, toys, toy kits, etc.; the crazy world of fashion presented by Jean-Paul Gaultier; and the list goes on. Not many people find themselves putting the 2nd arrondissement on their list of places to go while in Paris, but if you find yourself wandering about, do dip into the Gallerie Vivienne.
galerie Vivienne
www.galerie-vivienne.com
6 rue Vivienne
Paris, 75002
Metro: Bourse or Palais Royale
Stories about Gallerie Vivienne
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Letter from Paris: Legrand Filles et Fils & more
By Thirza ValloisFollow Thirza Vallois to the galerie Vivienne, a beautiful passageway near the Palais Royal, where you'll discover Legrand Filles et Fils, one of Paris's most historic shops. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 November 2005 ) -
Best Places to Have Tea in Paris
By BP EditorParis's elegant covered galleries were built in the nineteenth century so the ladies could promenade even in the foulest of weather. The most famous of these lovely arcades is the glass-roofed, mosaic-floored galerie Vivienne. Here, away from the traffic, (and sometimes amidst the stars—actress Mathilde Seigner and designer Jean Paul Gaultier sometimes drop by) you'll find A Priori Thé, a fresh, intimate teahouse set amidst antique bookstores, one of Paris's finest wineshop/epiceries (Lucien Legrand Filles et Fils) and stylish homeware stores. Wicker chairs inside invite you to snuggle in, while outside the traditional wire-framed chair is a good place from which to watch the passing traffic, where ladies still promenade in their finest.Last Updated ( Monday, 14 November 2005 ) -
Paris Tea Salons
By Jane Paech
From the classic old teashop to the unknown gem, Parisians are flocking to salons de thé as tea drinking becomes à la mode, popular with everyone from the bohemian student to the glamorous grandmother. Whether you like your brew poured from a silver or cast-iron pot, there’s a salon to suit every mood, occasion and taste, each with an individual ambience and clientele. More intimate and welcoming than the smoky café du coin, the address of a good tearoom can be a lifesaver, especially in winter - reviving the jaded traveller from chilly weather as well as the late-afternoon lull.
Last Updated ( Monday, 07 April 2008 )
