We had one goal: to check out a new shop (kind of new), Merci, at Boulevard Beaumarchais 111. Tip: it is around the corner of Rue St-Claude. So don't start walking down the Boulevard on the wrong end (near Place de Bastille) like we did. Because it is a long, long walk and there's nothing nice to see. Unless you are a Harley Davidson-shop lover.

I love Merci! It is big and light. It is not overstuffed with products, they made a good selection of all the things they like. www.merci-merci.com