Paris Report: Get Your Green Necessities at resonances
by Kyeann Sayer, Nomad on 05.16.06
Since more of us visit Paris than any other city in the world, it's quite possible that you will find yourself here this summer. Not to be a giant (scrumptious, fresh, delightfully packaged) cheese ball of a tourist, but I'm feeling so lucky (even blessed, if I may) to wander this incredible city. For you, loyal readers, I'm selflessly forgoing Seine-side make-out sessions in favor of scouring (well, traipsing, really) the boulevards in search of TreeHugging food and fashion/accessories options. First, however, the basics: while family and friends are checking out Fauchon or the Maille mustard store (6, place de la Madeleine) around the Eglise de la Madeleine, you can wander over to France's answer to Gaiam. resonances (3, boulevard Malesherbes) is a great place to grab a host gift you feel good about, or needed items like towels, neck pillows, and toiletries (I snagged some well-priced Lavera necessities). Somehow, by virtue of their Frenchness, even a lot of the yoga and "wellness" products seemed chic... Check out the site for other locations in Paris and around France. :: resonances
you forgot the basics: a very easy,very effecient metrothat gets you everywhere, anda citythat is easier to walk around (or metro/bus/walk) than to drive around, add to that plenty ofplacestosit and enjoy et voila!
I was in Paris this past weekend. It's ok, but it has nothing on London. London's subway is just as easy to move around in and much cleaner. The city is more environmentally friendly with recycling bins on the streets, toilets that flush based on time (not after each use), vegetarian friendly (most of the restaurants have a "v" designation for items suitable for vegetarians), packaging on many products that are biodegradable, etc. Don't get me wrong Paris is a nice place to visit, but once you see the main sites it's time to go. IMHO.
Eric and Thomas -- there's so much to write about Paris, I'm just getting started! Luckily we have a trusty London correspondant to fill us in. How fabulous that there are so many ways to be green in so many likeable European cities!