Paris - Les Soldes

Semi-Annual Sales
After seeing "Soldes"signs in every store I finally asked someone for an explanation. So strange. The government regulates when stores can put their merchandise on sale. This happens twice a year - once in winter and once in summer. We are in the midst of the winter soldes now, which lasts about a month or so. The deals to be had are pretty good from speaking to folks here in Paris. Anywhere from 50-80% off. Me? I will just keep putting my money in the bank. The credit crunch is watching......