Culinary Weekend in Paris (winter)
2015-05-02
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Paris in Winter, Day 1
| A weekend in Paris, in winter... I decided to not organize my weekend as I want to explore and discover the unexpected ! |  |
| It just snowed and it brought a smile on my face ! (and I just verified Murphy's law: it only snows when you forgot your umbrella at home) |  |
Cold ParisA winter treat in France is "Marrons Chauds", roasted chestnuts |
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| Le Cochon à l'Oreille, an art déco style restaurant. I couldn't get inside but I heard the interior is really pretty |  |
Le Cochon à l'Oreille
15 Rue Montmartre
75001 Paris |  |
PâtisseriesDifficult to resist to the pastries in Paris, pastries shops or Patisseries are at every corner with delicious pastries |
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La maison du chocolatI found this store (it's actually a chain), la Maison du Chocolat that specializes in all kinds of pastries with chocolate
La maison du chocolat
52 Rue François 1er
75008 Paris |
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Chocolat, Alain DucasseAnother chocolate store, the Ducasse store which I couldn't try this time
Chocolat
26, RUE SAINT-BENOÎT
75006 PARIS |  |
LaduréeLaduree is one of the best stores for Macarons. I ate a dozen of them and they were all delicious
Ladurée
21 Rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris |  |
Le Chien qui fumeI ate at the "Le Chien Qui Fume" (the smoking dog), near the "Les Halles" area |  |
I ordered a rabbit dish which disappointed me... the meat was too hard and rubbery, and I couldn't eat it all. Though, the mustard sauce was really yummy
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Deuxième jour
Le LouvreTime to go to Le Louvre in the heart of Paris |  |
| I walk through the humid gardens and despite the weather, I like the atmosphere |  |
| Time to head towards the Hotel de Ville |
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La pâtisserie des rêvesI am going to visit the "pâtisserie des rèves", a pastry shop whose owner is the famous Philippe Conticini. The store is located inside the BHV general store, in the "Le Marais" area
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| Every dessert is presented in a dome with its own AC |  |
| And this is the famous Paris Brest de Philippe Conticini that I baked a couple times at home |  |
La pâtisserie des rêves du BHV
36 Rue de la Verrerie
75004 Paris |  |
La Librairie GourmandeThis bookstore is a must-go for gourmet and cooks... A two levels bookstore specialized in culinary books
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| Was initially planning to briefly visit the store and ended up staying two hours. So many interesting books.... |
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LIbrairie Gourmande
92-96 Rue Montmartre
75002 Paris |  |
Choux d'Enfer de MichalakThe great Michalak has a few stores speciliazed in "choux" (puffs filled with cream) |
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Walking in Paris
| Now heading towards Saint-Germain |
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Le Petit ZincThe Petit Zinc, a nice restaurant in the Art Deco style
Le Petit Zinc
1 Rue Saint-Benoît
75006 Paris |
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Arnaud LarherNot far from here, I went to see the bakery store from Arnaud Larher
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| Perfect pastries that look like pieces of art |
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| This is one of the macarons I ate. The inside is perfect, the taste is delicious |  |
Arnaud also innovates... Here is his signature pastry : The edible Flip Flops... simply original and yummy !
Arnaud Larher
93 Rue de Seine
75006 Paris |  |
La maison du ChouLa maison du chou, a tiny boutique that I noticed in a few culinary magazines... |  |
| A tiny boutique that specializes in traditional Choux (puffs) |
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| With a bit of luck you may find a table that is available |  |
La Maison du Chou
7 Place de Furstenberg
75006 Paris |
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Le Fouquet'sLe Fouquet's on the Champs Elysees, is a restaurant but also a cafe. I stopped for a hot drink and a dessert. I like the atmosphere here.
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I chose a "Millefeuille" (Napoleon) which was excellent
Restaurant Le Fouquet's
99, avenue des Champs-Elysées
75008 Paris |
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Champs Elysées
The restaurant Jules Verne inside the Tour Eiffel
I reserved a table at the Jules Verne, a great restaurant from Ducasse
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| To get to the restaurant, you need to take an elevator that is located under one of the 4 "legs" of the Tour Eiffel |  |
| The restaurant is located 126 meters above... |  |
| You will get a menu (to put up on your office walls to show off of course... ” |  |
| The waiters were so nice, they allowed me to change tables during the lunch so I could benefit from the best view from one of the tables by the window. I was able to eat while looking at Paris under my feet |  |
| Eating in the clouds... |
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| The menu has a variety of small and delicious plates. The waiters are really professional and helpful. This restaurant ROCKS ! |
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| Even with cloudy skies, the view is incredible |
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More than a lunch, it's an unforgettable experience.
Restaurant Le Jules Verne
Tour Eiffel
Avenue Gustave Eiffel
75007 Paris |  |
Last night in ParisFor the last night I decided to wander in the streets and admire the monuments and the lights. This is a market on the "Rue Montmartre" street not far from "Les Halles" |
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Ballade Nocturne
| A bientôt Paris ! |
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