Paris Rouge - SOLDES!

If you are lucky enough to be in Paris in January or July, you can take advantage of the huge city wide soldes (SALES!). Here, BHV ( Bazarre Hôtel de Ville), one of Paris' largest department stores unfurls their bright red banners.

Some of you have inquired about a Paris Rouge book. Check the sidebar for my first Paris Rouge offering. Who knows, maybe the sequel is in the making!

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.

Les étoiles - MERCI!

This day, Merci was having what appeared to be one fabulous sale, so photographing inside was pretty much out of the question, but I  liked the stars leading the way to......les soldes!

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.  

Paris Rouge - SOLDES!

One benefit of traveling to Paris in January ( and July) is that the whole city is having marvelous sales (soldes).  The rouge banners at BHV caught my eye while waiting in line at the Sempé exhibit across the street at the Hôtel de Ville.