Monoprix

As stated in previous reviews, this is the Parisian version of Target. Toiletries, groceries, clothing, they have it all. In every location I’ve been to, the food has always been on the below-​ground level. Every day I would visit our local one to get snacks and picnic items, then walk down the street to get wine from a wine shop, cheese from the cheese shop, and bread from the street’s bakery. This is particularly a great place to pick up take-​home gifts like grey salt, wine, chocolate candies, and teas.
The prices aren’t cheap but you’ll find everything you need in most cases. I speak minimal French and got along here just fine.

I am so glad a friend who visits Paris regularly suggested Monoprix. So I knew they sold clothes, accessories and groceries and depending on where you’re at in Paris some stores… sell Paris souvenirs! I loved the Paris souvenirs section they offered a variety of items for very reasonable prices. SO… note not all stores have the Paris souvenir section. This store I checked in on St. Michel did have a coffee and a huge fresh bakery section which we purchase chocolate croissants that were very, very delicious and w/​coffee less than 2 US dollars. Great Deal! Enjoy!

My go-​to Monoprix while in Paris!
Monoprix is to Paris what Target is to the U.S. and they sell everything. On the street level, they sell to-​go sandwiches and ready-​made dishes. My favorite is the bo bun bowl which consists of Vietnamese noodles topped with beef, asian veggies and a spring roll.
On the other side, there’s french cosmetics, a pharmacy and women’s clothes.
But wait! there’s more! Lots more! on the bottom level, is a grocery store where you can also get household items — included plug adaptors.

for some reason, items at Monoprix are 10−30% more expensive than at other supermarkets (for exactly the same products), like Carrefour/​Franprix/​Intermarché/​. That said, they usually offer more options/​brands (but charged at a premium)
The firm owning Monoprix is known for spending a lot of money on marketing, communication, digital stuff, fancy packaging and branding,… obviously it comes at a cost
also, the loyalty program changed a couple of months ago, and it’s now extremely poor

This is an odd store by US standards. It sells clothes and purses on the street level, and on the ground level (basement by US standards) it is a full service grocery store that also has a café. We stopped here for a breakfast after the place we intended to try was closed for vacation. The food was ok but nothing special. We were more impressed with the grocery store which had an extensive selection of everything you want, including high quality packaged lunches and sandwiches. We intend to do our grocery shopping here.

I prefer Monoprix to Carrefour. I go out of my way to come here, despite having Carrefour right next door to my building. The biggest reason being because they accept American Express, Carrefour doesn’t, and it has a big selection. Upstairs is beauty products and accessories, and downstairs is the grocery and alcohol. The fruit and veg you can get at one of the many markets in the area but for other essentials they have a wide selection.
I don’t know how it’s size compares to other Parisian grocery stores but the place gets pretty packed. The only time it’s been relatively empty was an hour or so before closing on a Saturday. Like most, they close early on Sunday. It takes a while to get used to that as an American who’s used to having grocery stores open ²⁴⁄₇.

J’me sens un peu stupide d’écrire un avis pour un Monoprix mais bon, c’est un incontournable de mon quartier, avec que des avantages pour lui !
Soyons brefs, soyons efficaces :
1) on trouve de tout: nourriture, produits ménagers, textiles, etc.
2) il y a des micro-​ondes en libre service et même des petites tables où s’assoir pour manger tranquilou.
3) il ferme tard, très tard !
Et c’est tout. Mais croyez-​moi, c’est déjà bien assez !

Monoprix is like Target but better and I could spend hours here. I love browsing through the drugstore items and am fascinated by the products and smells that appeal to the French consumer. I always stock up on Le Marsellais bath gel in «Lait». There is also a huge makeup area and you are welcome to browse the testers for as long as you like without being pestered. Monoprix’s bathing suits are often stylish and inexpensive and their lingerie is often a good buy. This Monoprix, in particular, has a vast food hall in the basement and is very useful for stocking up on snacks for the room, wine, beer, etc.

C’est surement le Monoprix que je fréquente le plus souvent. Il ferme super tard (23h30 je crois) et il a vraiment de tout. De la nourriture bien sûr, autant du snacking que du vrai manger. Des vêtements et divers accessoires à l’étage. Et des produits d’hygièné et de cosmétique. Pendant longtemps ça a été un des rares Monoprix où je pouvais trouver des Tim Tam, gâteaux bénis des dieux. Même si je suis loin je me rends toujours dans ce Monop parce que je suis sûr de trouver ce que je veux.
Bön, maintenant comme tous les Monoprix il est un peu cher (disons qu’il n’est pas fréquenté par une population pauvre) et pas situé tout près des transports (contrairement à celui de Reaumur Sebastopol). Je trouve aussi les vigiles un peu relou lorsqu’ils jouent les Columbo quand ton sac sonne.
Il manqué aussi une petite partie boulangerie.
Je pense qu’il y a des Monoprix encore plus complets et encore mieux situés (Sebastopol, Saint Germain des Près) mais celui de Saint Michel reste un de mes préférés.

My group liked this store. We had rented an apartment and made our own breakfast and dinner most days. Lots of choices (who knew the varieties of yogurt there were) and inexpensive wines.

Ce Monoprix mérite son avis car il est hyper pratique ! Combien de fois je suis passé dans le coin à me dire «tiens j’ai bien envie d’un petit smoothie ou d’un truc à grignoter» me disant que j’ai pas envie d’aller dans un café pour dépenser 10 €… Autre situation, je suis à Paris, il est tard, je dois passer voir des amis et c’est la cata… J’ai pas de bouteille de vin à ramener ! Hop, on va chez Monop’… car le véritable avantage de celui-​ci, c’est qu’il ferme super tard !
Étalé sur trois niveau, il est assez grand, très bien tenu comme d’hab et on y trouve tout. Pour ceux qui veulent jouer à la caissière, il y a des caisses automatiques… Notez tout de même qu’avec les mamies qui s’y essaient pour la première fois il vaut mieux parfois d’aller à une caisse traditionnelle…
Ajoutez le à vos signets, il vous servira plus d’une fois !

Le magasin est ouvert tard et presque tous les jours et ça c’est un vrai plus. Il est propre et bien achalandé, on y trouve de tout et en général on né fait pas la queue trop trop longtemps.
Les prix évidemment sont toujours aussi élevés, mais ça dépanne vraiment. A savoir: ils né vendent plus d’alcool après 22h.
Tout l’alimentaire est au sous sol et les vêtements/​maison au 1er étage.