In a welcome change to the usual souvenir shops selling wooden swords and shields, a number of interesting shops have opened in la Cité.
Interesting because they sell all kinds of French goodies.
One of the prettiest is Autrefois, a small chain that has just opened in Carcassonne with French delicacies both sweet and savory. It’s at 10 rue Cros Mayrevieille in la Cité, but even without the address you can’t miss it.
It’s a feast for the eyes as well!
Slideshow includes candies like calissons and nougat; shortbread cookies and biscotti; a wall of herbs; closeup of vinegar flavored with garlic, thyme and hot pepper; rice from the region; verrines of mushrooms, rabbit with provençal herbs, duck with olives and provençal herbs and boar with provençal herbs; and a wall of tapenades.
Le paradis, quoi.
Taste of France 
it looks extremely inviting! Is the apartment ready yet?
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The front apartment is getting close. Lots of work left on the back one. We had to fix a lot more than expected.
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Ain’t that the way? At least you know its been stripped to the bones and properly fixed. I’m comforting myself and the bank account with that thought…..
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Yes, we found wiring that had started to melt. It was a complete hazard. All is new now.
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Mine too. We had stuff dating back to the dawn of electric wiring in France!
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Looks like a fabulous shop – a bit like la Cure Gourmande! Will look it up when next in Carcassonne!
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Indeed. A little more varied (Cure Gourmande seems more focused on sweets). Both are in la Cité.
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Exactly my thought. A tasty trap!
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Oh, yummy!! And such a delight just to look at too…
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As if we need one more reason to visit living in the shadow of the Cité. I guess we will just have to go up for a visit shortly.
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A neighbor! Welcome to the blog!
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Thank you…another on our list. Are we going to have an update with photos soon…it really is interesting for all of us…..I think. Renovations are always more complicated than new construction.
Ali
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Yes, I’ll do a renovation update this week! I hoped the windows would be all done (they are in, but the decorations aren’t on yet).
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I’m not sure if it’s the photos or the store’s arrangement, but what terrific pictures. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I’d love it if you’d add your name to Mr. Linky on Dreaming of France so others can find your blog too. Here’s my Dreaming of France meme
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We stumbled on this shop recently. It’s SO gorgeous, isn’t it. I just know that I will end up spending time and money in here
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Yum! The shop looks amazing. Next time we take a trip to Carcassonne I’ll be sure to check it out!
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