11.20.08
A Shopping Lunch
Often a full trip to Paris requires accomplishing several things in one place – voilà! – shopping and lunch at Printemps! As one of Paris’ “grands magasins” or large department stores, Printemps welcomes international visitors with a 10% discount on many of their purchases. You may stop by the information counter and show your passport or a copy to receive your discount card.
When you are ready for lunch, you may take the elevator up to the 6th floor to Café Flo. The brasserie offers a tasty lunch menu offering something for everyone in your party. My favorite has always been the classic quiche of the day and salad, savored under the stained-glass dome of Café Flo. The dome was built in 1923 with 3,185 stained-glass windows. It was taken down piece-by-piece in 1939 during the Second World War and reassembled again in 1973.