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Karin Maxey ✨'s avatar

I adore European pharmacies! They always have the best finds. I also love that you buy butter when you’re in Paris. I only recently started buying salted butter at home (in Canada). For years I would only eat it at a friend’s home — an unintentional habit — and she made the comment, “you know you’re an adult, you can buy any kind of butter you want!” After I exclaimed how yummy it was. Good butter is essential.

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Everyday Parisian's avatar

You must try bringing back some French butter on your next trip!

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Karin Maxey ✨'s avatar

I must also get back to Paris… I will keep you posted on both goals!✨

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Marybeth kenny's avatar

I need to go to Paris with you!!!! Such great ideas to bring back 😊

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Everyday Parisian's avatar

Yes, please! I would love that so much. Thank you, Marybeth! xo

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Julie Douglass's avatar

Rebecca - thank you for bringing Paris to life in all seasons! Now that I am visiting Paris frequently to see my daughter, I, too, have started packing ziplocks and mini ice packs for bringing home butter in my checked luggage. Question about chocolate - can you expand your suggestions to include a few more options? Buying chocolate in Paris can be like buying a piece of jewelry and sometimes more casual options are hard to find. Merci!

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Everyday Parisian's avatar

Hi Julie,

Absolutely! Are you looking for more shops that sell chocolate or specific items with chocolate in Paris?

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Suzanne Constant's avatar

Loved this article! I’ve only been to Paris once, back in 2006.

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Joanne's avatar

I must have died and went to heaven the first time I tasted butter in France. I thought I was the only one who packed it in my return suitcase! I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one 😊❤️

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Artist Lounge | life i design's avatar

Am a fellow Breville owner and it’s always about the coffee! 😁❤️ Looking forward to a quick trip to Paris via London next month and will check out some of your recommendations. Thank you!

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Mai's avatar

I love hearing what you brought back home.

My suitcase is filled with products from a citipharma 💕. Monoprix for inexpensive souvenirs. Love shopping at the grocery store stocking up on jams. My gf once brought home some Comte cheese RIP.

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Julia Morrell's avatar

Now I just want to go just for a2-3 day shopping spree.

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