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Pick up quirky knick-knacks and fun souvenirs at this idea-filled decor store. French recipe
books, Eiffel Tower paper weights, Japanese trays, jewelery made from bonbons and all
sorts of other weird and wonderful creations.
FASHION, HOMEWARES
BAZAR ÉTHIC
11am-7.30pm Mon-Sat, 2.30-7pm Sun;
Répub-
lique or Jacques Bonsergent)
An excellent shop for a browse, Bazar Éthic specialises in chic fair-trade and ecofriendly
products. It carries a range of clothing (organic-cotton jeans, children's wear) and home-
design handicrafts, such as lacquered bamboo bowls.
FASHION, ACCESSORIES
MAJE
11am-8pm Mon-Sat, 1.30-7.30pm Sun;
Jacques
Bonsergent)
A Parisian
prêt-à-porter
brand featured regularly on the pages of
Elle, Glamour
and
Marie
Claire,
Maje doesn't come cheaply - that is, unless you know about this outlet store, which
sells most items at a 30% discount.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
SPA
HAMMAM MEDINA
11am-10pm Mon-Fri, 10am-9pm Sat, 9am-7pm Sun; Laumière)
The rhythmic release of eucalyptus-scented steam into this wonderful hammam will set
mind and body at ease in minutes. Also included is an excruciating (but effective) exfoli-
ation rub-down. The almond-oil massage and mint tea are extra, but they're an indulgent
way to end any session. Saturdays are mixed (men and women), otherwise it's women only.
SPA
AZHAR HAMMAM
10am-9pm Tue-Thu & Sat, men 4-9pm Fri & noon-7pm Sun; Marx Dormoy or Château Rouge)
Part of the
Institut des Cultures d'Islam
, this new hammam and spa is an excellent spot to
decompress, with steam bath, exfoliation and massage.
STADIUM
STADE DE FRANCE STADIUM
