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Chinatown's beating heart centres on this enormous Asian supermarket, where you'd be for-
given for thinking you'd been transported to another continent. Spices, sauces, freezers full
of frozen dumplings, and kitchen utensils are imported from Asia along with beverages in-
cluding Chinese beer. Ready-to-eat snacks are sold opposite the entrance.
FOOD, DRINK
LA PETITE CHALOUPE
10am-1.45pm & 3.30-8.30pm Tue-Sat, 10am-1.30pm
Sun; Les Gobelins)
Named for a type of historic fishing boat, this adorable marine-blue-painted shop sells au-
thentic Breton products. Sardines in exquisite tins are a speciality; other delicacies include
smoked salmon, salted butter caramels and ciders. Three tiny tables amid the shelves are a
convivial spot to dine on sardines on bread or oysters in season.
FOOD
PIERRE HERMÉ
10am-7pm Mon-Thu, to 8pm
Fri & Sat, 9am-5pm Sun; Pasteur)
Petits fours, cakes, chocolate, nougat, jam and, of course,
macarons
from maestro Pierre
Hermé. There is also a branch in St-Germain.
TOYS
LE PETIT BAZAR
10am-7pm Tue-Sat;
Av
Émile Zola)
A real
quartier
(neighbourhood) boutique with a distinctly 'green' philosophy, this mini-
emporium for tots has it all: imaginative games and toys, clothes, bedroom furnishings and
accessories, stuff for school and babycare products - all organic, recycled or made by local
artisans.
FLEA MARKET
MARCHÉ AUX PUCES DE LA PORTE DE VANVES
7am-2pm Sat & Sun; Porte de Vanves)
The Porte de Vanves flea market is the smallest and one of the friendliest of the lot. Av Ge-
orges Lafenestre has lots of 'curios' that don't quite qualify as antiques. Av Marc Sangnier
is lined with stalls of new clothes, shoes, handbags and household items for sale.
MALL
BEAUGRENELLE
