Ever since I moved to Marseille a few weeks ago, I've been dying to find a great thrift store…read more Marcel et Simone is definitely one to check out. It has a great ambiance and the clothes are very well organized. There's a fantastic selection for men and women, from classic oxfords to knit sweaters. It's also pretty reasonably priced, with blouses around 10 euros.

Stumbled upon this extremely quaint and charming tea shop since the original breakfast place we…read morewanted to go to was closed for vacation. The inside of the shop is filled with books and old records. However, there was plenty of outdoor seating; I'm so glad we had the opportunity to sit down here. They have teas from all over the world and homemade tea as well. The tea shop owner was very friendly. If you want something very light, have a desire to take in France, and want to chat with friends, this is the place to stop by at. I wish the states had more places like this.

While the sun-filled terrace was tempting, I opted for table indoors with my companion in order to…read moreavoid carrying on a conversation in shades. You don't really have that problem in Paris since the skies are so grey, but it's true, talking to someone you first meet while wearing shades can come off as a little bit snob. So inside the charming, book-filled cafe at a cute corner table, I followed my companion's lead and ordered a home made ice tea not expecting much but it was fantastic.Thirst-quenching, well-dosed and just a wee bit sweet, I downed it and immediately ordered another.