Paris Dry Cleaners

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside Paris Dry Cleaners and noticed something odd. The sign above the shop read: ‘Closed for Luncheon Special.’ Curious, he walked in only to find the door unlocked. Inside, everything was spotless—except for one small detail: there were no employees or customers. Just when our intrepid delivery man started to wonder if he’d stumbled into an empty ghost store, a familiar voice called out from behind the counter: 'Welcome to Paris Dry Cleaners! How may I assist your luncheon special?' Turned out it was just a friendly neighborhood cleaner who worked alone and loved his lunchtime jokes.

2. One day, a delivery driver pulled up outside Paris Dry Cleaners and said to himself, ‘I bet they don’t even clean in Paris on Sundays.’ Little did he know, the dry cleaner’s owner had just started an unusual Sunday tradition. So, every Sunday morning, the owner would put on his best suit, grab a bottle of champagne, and walk down to the Seine with his faithful poodle. By midday, the whole neighborhood knew exactly what was happening—even the delivery driver stopped by to join them for a toast before heading back to work. And thus, Paris Dry Cleaners became more famous for its Sunday picnics than for its ironing.

3. One night, a delivery driver pulled up outside Paris Dry Cleaners and heard an eerie humming sound coming from inside. The closer he got, the more it seemed like someone was singing in French—but no one was around. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only empty racks and shelves. Suddenly, the lights flickered on, revealing a small figure—an old man folding shirts with meticulous care. ‘Ah,’ said Monsieur Le Clerc, noticing him for the first time. ‘You must be the new delivery guy? Welcome to Paris Dry Cleaners!’ And ever since then, whenever anyone delivers here, they hear that same soft humming—a friendly greeting from Monsieur Le Clerc’s secret French lullabies.

4. One afternoon, a delivery driver pulled up outside Paris Dry Cleaners and saw a sign in the window: ‘Closed for French Revolution.’ Curious passersby started asking if it was true. Soon enough, word spread like wildfire through the neighborhood. A regular stopped by and asked the owner why they were celebrating the revolution. With a straight face, he replied, 'Oh, we just wanted to give our customers a break!' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another quirky Parisian joke.