"Rue Cler" Shopping Tip by Erin74

Rue Cler is a market street located not far from Ecole Militaire, Invalides and the Eiffel Tower, on Paris' Left Bank.

Rue Cler is a largely traffic-free pedestran area filled with colorful fruit and vegetable stands and flower shops. The stores spill out into the street and you'll see lots of cafes along this two block stretch. The street is lined with wonderful shops-- wine, cheese, chocolate, bread-- as well as a bank and a post office. You'll see Parisians shopping for their daily produce and tourists admiring the scenery.

Cafe Roussillon is located on Rue Cler. This busy cafe is very popular in the neighborhood. The bar area is very active here and a great place to grab a drink before or after dinner.

Check out the Fromagerie (cheese store) that has been brought out onto a cart on the street. The long, narrow, canopied cheese table displays wedges, cylinders and balls of the most wonderful cheese. There is always a crowd around this area.

La Maison du Jambon is an excellent deli that sells food to go. You'll order, take your ticket to the cashier to pay, and return with the receipt to pick up your food. This place is also very popular and a great place to pick up a baguette at lunchtime.

More great stores on the Rue Cler:

Lenotre- Deluxe gifts, chocolates and wine.

Olivers & Co Olive Oils- Sells olive oils and goods from the South of France.

Le Lutin Gourmand Chocolats Confiseries- An AMAZING chocolate shop with gorgeous creations inside.

Be sure to take some time to wander through this delightful area and enjoy it.

Address: Between Ave de la Motte Picquet & Rue Grenelle
Directions: Take the metro to Ecole Militaire and walk up Ave. de la Motte Picquet. Rue Cler is on the left.