Sunday, 19 February 2012

another day in avignon...


rue saint- agricole on a rainy, rainy day

Every now and then a girl needs a dose of retail therapy...  and Avignon is as good a place as any to browse... so when the sights are seen... these are my favourite streets and the ones that I wander... I won't list all the boutiques because most of them are small and unique and worth a detour... (if you have a copy of FRENCH ESSENCE you will find the addresses in the back)

Rue Saint agricole... everything from olive oil to ballet slippers, from eye glasses to ice cream...
Rue Joseph Vernet... fabulous fashion... vintage and current
Rue Petite Fusterie... antiques and home wares...

And not to be missed...

*Herve Baume (gorgeous garden furniture)
19 rue Petite Fusterie
84000 Avignon
+33 (0) 4 90 86 37 66 

*Vox Populi (extraordinary and theatrical creations )
17 rue Thiers
8400 Avignon
+33 (0) 4 90 85 70 25

*Mouret Chapelier (great decor and there since forever)
20 rue des Marchands
84000 Avignon
+33 (0) 4 90 85 39 38

And if you need a break from shopping and a re-fuel...

*La Fouchette ( love this one)
17, rue Racine
84000 Avignon
+33 (0) 4 90 85 20 93

*L'isle Sonnante ( and love this one... especially the decor and the china)
7 rue Racine
84000 Avignon
+33 (0)4 82 56 01

Enjoy another day in Avignon... xv

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26 comments:

  1. Oh Vicki, what great locations. I have added todays post along with yesterdays to my "France" folder of "not to miss places" for my next visit.
    Thank you so much... another great post! ~Jen

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  2. Oh lucky you!

    Love your photograph on daily click of the french doggy, so adorable..& thank you for link xxx

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  3. Such lovely posts from a favorite city .... I remember a great bistro on Rue Joseph Vernet ... such a charming place ... thanks for bringing back some memories. Love the blog, love the book FE ... good weekend.

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  4. I love all the photos you post! They are so beautiful and remind how romantic the architecture is in France!!

    www.lifeofamodernhousewife.com

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  5. Would love to be shopping in France!! Gorgeous photo!

    www.donnaviningblog.com

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  6. Loving your tour of Avignon!! Even in the rain! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  7. what about Amorino for a 'tulip' ice cream cone?
    I didn't know they were in Avignon...must be everywhere

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  8. It looks so lovely! I'm adding Avignon to my must-see list.

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  9. And CHARMING shopping nonetheless. Oh, dreamy. (I think I've channeled that woman in the black skirt, black tights, black boots, black coat so many times this winter!)

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  10. Vicki you are beckoning me to France, and this Autumn is my goal!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  11. i am planning a visit with my sister... will surely let you know when we are coming... most likely fall... so exciting...
    turning 50 this year... so i am ready for a fun trip... why not??? he he
    have a wonderful weekend friend...xoxo

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  12. Although I have lived in France and visited many areas, I haven't been to Avignon and now I know I definitely should go there! More lovely addresses for my list - merci!
    http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

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  13. I'm going to have to get to France. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Vicki, Thank you for posting this! We are planning a trip in June - this will be added to my must-do list.

    leslie

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  15. Love this post.must save all the address for that next trip to France. Thanks xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  16. Love the picture, thank you.

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  17. Have a fun day, Vicki! Such a sweet photograph.
    Happy Friday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  18. Vicki,
    What a pretty street. What are the low things (that look like boat tie-off pieces) that line the street? I love the looks of the shops and the buildings.
    Karen

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  19. Just beautiful, just beautiful!!!

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  20. Lovely post again Vicki.I am putting all these fantastic tips together so when I visit
    Avignon again it will be so good to have all these special places that you have mentioned which normally the average person would miss, to seek out and think Vicki
    has been here! Stunning photo!

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  21. I've bookmarked this, Vicki. Love the idea of walking in your footsteps... Have a beautiful weekend.

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  22. Thanks for the virtual vacation.
    I've bought your book and can't wait to dive in.

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  23. I love your words -"a dose of retail therapy"! I´ll remember those. This beautiful photo reminds me of Rue Antibes in Cannes...

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  24. Was there once about 2 years ago but not nearly for enough time..cannot wait to go back. That picture is magical and makes me want to hop on the next plane. Amazing how a single picture can do that!

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  25. I wish I were in Avignon, shopping for olive oil and ballet slippers!

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  26. I remeber Avignon so well and having dinner next to an ancient old church on the pavement! it was an enchanting night in 2006 during the Soccer World cup! Just spent three days there...way way to short so I need to return. thanks for this will pin it to my travel log.

    Veronica

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