Monoprix, Monoprix. Some say it’s the French answer to Target. I say it’s even better. Sure, there’s usually a grocery section full of fresh, quality food. Well-designed household goods and cosmetics. Lovely men’s and women’s clothes that seem as if they belong in a far more upscale store. But my favorite thing about Monoprix, and this goes back some, is the children’s department. I’ve never passed a Monoprix children’s department without wanting to buy half the clothes there, which is a problem because I don’t have kids to buy for at the moment. But I used to. I’ve purchased some lovely things for my own children, nieces, nephews and godchildren at the Monoprix.
I love Monoprix! We stayed in a Paris Air B&B several years and a Monoprix was right next to our building. The clothes and non-grocery items were on the lower floor, with the grocery level on the top. We visited both sections a lot (I swear, the tiny red strawberries in Paris are the most delicious I’ve ever had), but I can’t even tell you how often I shopped in that lower level. Pure bliss! I have a rain jacket & umbrella from there and still use both. I also bought myself some other clothes that I used for years after. And souvenirs— yes! Found so many there. Honestly, if we ever make it back to Paris, Monoprix is one of the places I intend to visit first.
Yes! We went to HEMA when we lived in Maastricht for 6 weeks years ago.
I love Monoprix! We stayed in a Paris Air B&B several years and a Monoprix was right next to our building. The clothes and non-grocery items were on the lower floor, with the grocery level on the top. We visited both sections a lot (I swear, the tiny red strawberries in Paris are the most delicious I’ve ever had), but I can’t even tell you how often I shopped in that lower level. Pure bliss! I have a rain jacket & umbrella from there and still use both. I also bought myself some other clothes that I used for years after. And souvenirs— yes! Found so many there. Honestly, if we ever make it back to Paris, Monoprix is one of the places I intend to visit first.
Monoprix has a lot of fans!
We have that same store here in the Netherlands called the HEMA.
Love their clothes,for me and now our grands.
Well made, unique and affordable.
It’s been years…decades actually, but your description of monoprix reminds me of Marks and Spencer aka Marks and Sparks found in England.
I would agree; Monoprix IS the French Marks and Sparks.
Oh, I do love a Monoprix as well! So many interesting skincare and beauty products, and my favorite chocolate as well (Lindt Lait Rocher) too.
Ooh that sounds yummy.
I have a Monoprix account now, just like at Kroger! We love it, too!
I got one too! I love having my Monoprix card!
In your posts you are reminding me of all the things I've loved about France since I fell in love with it as a young(er) person! Monoprix!
I'm so glad!!