Soldes

Soldes (sales) in Paris occur in January and July. Repetto's window is always my favorite. 

A Ballerina's Heaven

Repetto

22 rue de la Paix

75002 Paris

Repetto, je t'aime

Lèche-vitrine, bien sûr!

Paris Rouge - Deux ballerines

Repetto

51 Rue du Four

75006 Paris

Chaussures de pointe

This last trip I screwed up my courage and actually went inside Repetto and asked to take photos and they said, "Oui!" Be still my heart. This is a ballerina's dream world.

En pointe

Repetto, the place for all things ballerina. An entire wall is devoted to cubicles with pink satin toe shoes in every size.

SOLDES!

Soldes, sales, occur in Paris twice a year, in January and July. Repetto's window never disappoints. I'm framing this for my ballerina granddaughter Chappell.

Oh Repetto....

how do we love thee!  Their windows are more than enough,  but for the ballerinas, they must step inside.

Repetto

22 rue de la Paix

75002 Paris

Soldes....let the games begin

You veteran Paris visitors know all about SOLDES.  The huge city wide sales come just twice a year.  The summer soldes started June 26th and run through July 30th.  During the economic crunch it's rumored that the city has become a little more lenient, allowing for some unannounced sales throughout the year.  I've taken advantage of the January soldes many times and was very grateful when my luggage was delayed to be able to shop the July sales to get me by!

Today, Repetto's lovely window. Inside there was a buying frenzy going on.  

If the Shoe Fits......

buy a pair in every color!!  Oh  *Repetto, how do I love thee??  Let me count the colors.   Even if your ballerina days are long past, you can still indulge here.  Have a look at their latest collection!  Miam, miam!  Maybe this time they will be open and I can step inside and have a look around. I have no idea the cost. I'm pretty sure I won't be bringing home a pair but I still have hope! ( Do you think they will allow photographs!)

*Their website is marvelous!

22 rue Paix

Métro - Opéra

Repetto - Tutu Divine!

Today was another Paris marathon. I don't know what became of my grand plan to take it easy this trip and just "BE" in Paris. Mary and I hit the streets at 11:30. Peter, Genie and Marie joined us for lunch in north Marais, after we strolled around and did a lot of looking and photo taking. Peter left us in the late afternoon and we walked/bused to Place des Vosges area for a well earned glass of wine. To our delight Richard Nahem (Eye Prefer Paris Tours) joined us! After a quick dinner at a local cafe, Mary and I met Genie and Marie at Opera Garnier and then scooted down rue de la Paix where we all ohhed and ahhed and fell out over the fab window at Repetto. Known for their ballet shoes and dance apparel, they also sell cute ballet flats in a zillion colors for a mere 150 euros. They were closed to our dismay, so we had to settle for photographing through the glass. We continued across Place Vendome and ended up at Tuileries where sat for a bit at the fountain with our feet up. Around ten we bid them goodby and Mary and I stopped at Nemours for a last sip. It goes without saying that I am very very tired. Bonne nuit!