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The "French Exhibition" will be held at the event venue on the 7th floor of the main building. Foods occupy about half of the space of the large venue. There is a gourmet country in France, and delicious bread, cakes and ingredients are lined up in a row. This time, the author focused on "bread" and "side dish". I have small children in my home, so I can't go to a fashionable French restaurant. Therefore, we plan to buy delicious bread and side dishes at the "French Exhibition" and enjoy the "home restaurant".

There are a number of shops in the venue that sell attractive side dishes such as putty, kish, and meat dishes, and you are worried about which one to use. In such a case, I would like to recommend using the Nihonbashi Garden on the roof of the main building as an eat-in space. On the rooftop, just above the stairs from the venue, chairs and tables are lined up in a pleasant space with water and greenery, so you can freely eat what you buy. At the "French Exhibition", quiches and Madeleine baked in the venue are sold. It is recommended to use the rooftop garden to taste freshly made and freshly baked! I purchased the appetizers of the shop I was interested in one, and tasted and lunch on the rooftop.

There were people around me who received products purchased at the French exhibition just like the author. Since it was a great deal, I interviewed how to enjoy each "France Exhibition". I would like to introduce three methods that I thought "I see," so if you are going to the French exhibition in the future, please refer to it.

Bring an eco bag on the shoulder and a cold bag (female in their 50s)

At the "French Exhibition", you can put the purchased items in Mitsukoshi paper bags free of charge if you wish. However, as shopping increases, both hands are blocked, making it difficult to pick up and see the products, and the recommendation is to bring an eco bag that can be hung on the shoulder. In addition, you can get a cold pack at the time of purchase, but "If you have a cold bag, you can feel safe even on hot days or when you have time to return home." Neither is absolutely necessary, but we recommend it because it is convenient.

Picnic set (women in their 20s, women in their 40s, etc.)

Some of the people eating in the rooftop garden brought spoons and forks. "Some shops don't have forks," he said. Some can be eaten directly by hand, such as bread and Madeleine, but those that are difficult to eat, such as cakes, can be convenient if you have a spoon or fork. Some of them said, "I always bring plates and knives." I was convinced that a knife is essential to share with friends. Certainly, if you cut and share it, you can eat various kinds of things. I thought this was a good idea. I would like to monetize the next time.

If you don't line up early in the morning, aim for the afternoon (male in your 30s).

A popular store has a long line of French exhibition. Some people purchased multiple limited sweets, so I asked them how to capture them. "When I have something I really want, I line up early in the morning." Japanese unexplored and limited products tend to be sold out quickly, so if you want those products, it is better to line up early. The French exhibition is open at 10:00, but MICP Plus members only have priority admission until 9:30 before the opening time. (For details, please check the website of the head office.) It is also a good idea to use the priority admission reception.

"Even popular stores, the line may be shorter after noon. There are times when I go for that time." He does not dare to line up when the line is long, but after completing shopping at another store first, he visits again. "Even in the afternoon, some products still remain," he said.

In the morning, there was a bakery that gave up because the line was long in the morning, so when I visited again, the line was a little shorter. But on the other hand, there were some shops with longer lines than in the morning, so it may depend on the timing. In any case, it's worth visiting once and changing the time without giving up at once.

After that, for dinner, I ate appetizers and bought the main dish of the shop I liked. I got the baguette of a bakery that I couldn't easily go to buy and came home. The family is delighted with the menu that does not go to the usual dining table. I'm happy to be able to enjoy delicious French at home while thinking about France.

"France Exhibition 2024" is being held from October 2nd. I would like to visit Part 2 again, referring to the advice I gave you this time.

Thank you very much to everyone who answered the interview.

【France Exhibition 2024】

Venue: 7th floor of the main building of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
Date: Part 1 September 25 (Wednesday)-September 30 (Monday), 2024/Part 2 October 2 (Wednesday)-October 7 (Monday), 2024

Time: From 10:00 to 19:00 ※End of 6:00 p.m. last day ※Eat-in is 10:30 am each day, and last order is 30 minutes before the end of each day.

　　　　　※For MID Card Plus members only, advance admission before opening from September 25 (Wed) to September 30 (Mon) and October 2 (Wed) to October 7 (Mon) . For details, please refer to the following website.