I used to live in West Philly years ago and remember this place fondly. The chocolates from Belgium and France that could be found nowhere else, the outstanding selection of French language and British magazines, and when I smoked, there were always the best premium cigarettes. I plan to visit next time I'm in town. I seem to remember that the name of the place is taken from the first time the owner saw Paris. Such a special thing he took that moment and created this shop. And there is better espresso in South Philly than there, but none so fine, sadly, in my corner of San DIego.
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