Ets Lion in Montmartre The quaint (a-hem) wheelbarrow out front makes the place seem perhaps a little bit more of a tourist destination than it really is Herbs and other produce are ministered the traditional way: with scales Since 1895 Ets Pays has been proffering a collection of some of the best artisan produce France has to offer Not just edibles, but plants, too! More oil - on tap - than you could ever possibly want - or eat Nestled behind the pickled fruits, a black and white photo shows Ets Lion in its early days Modern melds beautifully with vintage You too could be the proud owner of a box of tea bearing a map of the world (or other equally eccentric articles) The high ceilings lend Ets Lion the distinctive charm of a old barn (this is a good thing) There is a handpicked collection of artisan champagnes, and a small survey of wine varieties through which to rummage The beautiful packaging of these products make them the perfect gifts, for unlikable mother's in law and best friend's alike The front section has a mini plant nursery featuring small seasonal plants for small Parisian balconies My gorgeous friend Kylie inspecting the wares The collection of artisinal confectionary is astounding The owner, sporting a leather apron that looks like a remanent from the Spring 1895 collection Beurre salé caramels! You know you want them... Oooh... Dolfin chocolates... mmmmnn... Ets Lion Depuis 1895 7 rue des Abesses 75018 Paris Metro: Abbesses For more information please see my online guide to Paris: http://www.frenchfling.com/