Shopping Center (these are for Matt)

The other end of Leclerc. I tried, Matt.

I tried to take some pictures of the shopping center, Leclerc, for Matt...but they really didn't turn out that well. It's a big building and doesn't really fit in the lense. Also, I felt rather silly taking pictures of it. All the shoppers where staring at the silly American...



The McDo at the shopping center in Limoux. They are everywhere! Even in France. Although, one really does have to admire their marketing strategy and the way they adapt their image and menu to suit the culture and country they are in. McDo menus even vary by the different regions in France. So adaptable!

In France they don't give you bags at the grocery store--not unless you want to pay .50-2€ for them. I think this is a FANTISTIC idea. Instead everyone buys one or two bags like the one above, and takes them with them each time they go shopping. Alot of people also have a type of small cart on wheels. The cart is better for long distances--most people walk to the market and gorcery--and also for older people because you can pull it instead of carrying all of the weight. Maybe being the inspired PR professional that I am, I'll write a long letter to Wal-Mart explaining the pros of initiating a campaign like this!!