Off the main thoroughfare and tucked into small spaces of between 20 and 30 sq metres are these presse shops – newsagencies French style. I’ve been into five so far an their range of magazines is excellent – at least 800 titles. In a fan type display along shelves – no full face displays here, not even for the high volume titles. Their lottery products take up much of the counter with tobacco products behind the counter. No stationery. No greeting cards. They don’t have room – each of the shops I have see so far is tiny. If I had paid more attention during French classes in high school I might have more to say about their trading terms. One owner I spoke with said “business no good” but his wife then jabbed him as if to say he always says that. What has been consistent is their shingle PRESSE is bold and clear atop each one.