Métiers and Storefronts

In most instances in the United States, going window shopping and getting some fresh air are two activities that can not be completed simultaneously.  From beginning to end, a shopping trip - whether it be for groceries, clothing, or other - begins in the house and continues directly to the car, from the car to the parking lot, the parking lot to the mall/super Wal-Mart/Costco, back to the car, back to the house, back to the couch.

But in France, anything from food...

to flowers...

can be found on Wednesday or Saturday at the outdoor marché.
When shopping at the marché, you never really know what you're going to find.  Sometimes you'll find antiques that have been hidden away in an attic for who-knows-how-long,

items used by several of the previous generations,

the catch of the day,

or even have a souvenir made while you wait.

All in all, on the day of the marché, everyone is out and about and everyone is happy to be at the marché.

Or at least almost everyone...