Bonapartewas following a long tradition of promoting the French economy through fashion. Empress Josephine was a great fashion leader. She was an ideal model for the slender fashions of the day. Many of her Regency fashion dresses were designed by Leroy. Bonaparte did not ignore men's rôle ...
The Saint-Germain-des-Prés area also has excellent pâtisserie boutiques, boulangeries, and chocolate shops such as theLaduréetea salon (21 Rue Bonaparte), theMaison Le Roux Chocolatier & Caramélier(1 Rue de Bourbon le Château), andDebauve & Gallais(30 Rue des Saints-Pères), a boutiqu...