Bagni di Lucca and Beyond

Le Bon Marche is my favourite department store in the world. Right now there is a 25metre crochet serpent suspended under the glass ceiling. The artist, Ernesto Neto, says his work is a symbol of maternal force. It is also present at the time of the year of the snake in the Chinese horoscope.

A large space is also filled with crochet hangings and there is a wall where visitors are invited to draw with chalk. The installation finishes on 23rd February.

On the ground floor is a space dedicated to dogs…La Casa Del Doggo. There is every possible thing you might need for your pooch. Many dog owners brought their dressed up dogs to see the offering. There was lots of barking, the occasional fight and one little dog was trying each of the food bowls on the floor in the hope there might be a little treat there. He left disappointed.

Upstairs there was a smaller, pink version, with more goodies.

There is always something interest in at Le Bon Marche, along with some of the most beautiful fashion found anywhere.