Letter From Paris: Bovine Paris (on the rue de Bretagne)

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For those in the know, the rue de Bretagne in Paris's hip 3rd Arrondissement is one of the best food shopping streets in the French capital.  When we first moved to France 6 1/2 years ago, this neighborhood was the first semi-permanent spot we landed, the streets where we put down the shoots of our new roots. 

I was out of my mind with excitement.  Every day I breathed the freshest air that energized my brain and body, while I was woozy with shock and awe.  Now, twice a week I walk along this jaunty rue on the way to my boxing class, where I'm trying to reclaim my body. 

I am a cow lover.  Is there anyone who's not?  The other day I noticed this shop.

 
Sam Concept Store on the rue de Bretagne

So, bonjour, Sam I am (can't get that movie with Sean Penn out of my mind).  How long have you been here?  I don't know, but I like your style.  You're moo-velous. 

Bovine Paris--I like it--but it's not the only part.

Another good mission for me: Looking for Bovine Paris.

                                                                                ---Beth Arnold

Unless otherwise noted, all photos taken by Beth Arnold on her iPhone.

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