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So design, so splendid, this Panelled pastry is definitely in the rays that will make your guests feel. Macaroons, pies, desserts, glass desserts are indeed design objects and trends. A treat for your eyes as the decoration of the boutique, very modern and refined. In an astonishing word. Try them, especially those in chocolate: get mad! Flip of the coin, prices a little higher than elsewhere. Counsel: order a cake for your birthday, you won't be disappointed. You can also order by phone.

An original merchant, but in his way: A little messy shop is a veritable cave of Ali Baba, full of treasures, that one cooks with the help of Philippe and Stéphane, from the small winemaker to the vineyard stars (Joblot, Lamarche, Forey, Bouchard father and son, Big brother and sister, DRC, Cuilleron, Gerin, Alphonse Melot, Château, Château-Myrat, Krug, Château-Myrat, Krug, Bollinger, Jablonski, etc.). The boss lets you decorate his storefront in a fun, sometimes even delirious way.

It's a simple idea: the pooling of the know-how and means of about twenty wine producers, who have opened the first producers' cellar in the 11th arrondissement. You will find here wines from the great French appellations, sold in a short circuit, guaranteeing a quality product at a lower cost. The choice is vast, and the producers are often present on the spot to offer you their wines and allow you to exchange with them. Note that most of the wines offered here are organic: wine lovers will be delighted. The advice is of course excellent, and the opening hours are wide, especially on Saturdays since it is a continuous day.

For their first boutique, they chose the ^7th arrondissement. For the second, multi-starred chef Yannick Alléno and his pastry chef Aurélien Rivoire opted for the Sèvres-Babylone district. A bold choice, given that the area already boasts such illustrious names as La Maison du Chocolat and Patrick Roger. So how did they set themselves apart? By offering "gourmet, delicious, sugar-free chocolate". The two partners replace sugar with birch water. The result: chocolates that are good for you... and seriously delicious.

Definitely one of the capital's best cheese shops. Right in the heart of Paris, a stone's throw from the Rue de Rivoli, Ambre and Thibault offer you a selection of cheeses as wide as they are hearty, and with a wide range of possibilities. From the purchase of a small piece to whole trays, not forgetting the creation of boxes for your picnics, nothing is missing. Delicatessen products are also on offer, as are regular appointments with a sommelier, for example. All in all, a lively place with many possibilities.

The House of Cyclades is that of Maja and Gregory whose family is originally from the island of Serifos, in the... Cyclades. This is where the adventure began in 2015. Because, since then, they have opened other catering stores, in the 17th and 20th arrondissements and in Levallois-Perret. From tarama to grilled peppers, through dolmades (vine leaves) and octopus salad; from moussaka to meatballs, through stuffed eggplant and marinated chicken skewers, not to mention the pastries: everything here exudes freshness and authenticity. On the grocery side, there is a nice selection of olives, olive oils and wines. Possibility to have lunch on the spot.

The story of La Maison de la Mozzarella began in 2014, on rue Violet in the 15th arrondissement. It was there that the Rosa brothers, Neapolitans, created the very first Italian artisanal (and daily) mozzarella production workshop in Paris. To do this, they bring in buffalo milk from Campania, their native region. With their success, they opened a grocery store on rue de Lourmel in 2019. Fans will find there, in addition to mozzarellas, burratas and other scamorzas, Neapolitan products and homemade dishes, with mostly organic raw materials.

In 2018, Pascal Joly, Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF), operated "his own revolution", offering in his store in the 15th arrondissement - he is also present in the 16th (29 rue du Docteur Blanche) - a 100% natural charcuterie. In other words, products without added nitrites, additives or allergens. Lovers of good food will appreciate it! Everything at his place makes you salivate: the head cheese, the pie, the terrines, the sausages, the salads and quiches... The house also does catering. Good news, Florian, Pascal's son, is here to take over.

For several years now, it has been the fashion for single-product sweet stores. L'Eclair de génie, Popelini, La Maison de la chantilly... and La Meringaie, a family story with Madame (Marie), Monsieur (Benoît) and, initially, cousin Charlotte. The couple and their teams stage the meringue in different roles: solo (the Meringuettes) or as a base for pavlova with whipped cream and fresh fruit. The day we visited, the Désirée (whipped cream with coconut milk, mango, kiwi, pomegranate) was the "Meringaie" of the week. Exotic and desirable.

In the heart of the 9th arrondissement, in a neighborhood more dedicated to business than residential, Berrie was created by three childhood friends from... Berry. It is both a grocery store (a pantry, according to its designers) and a canteen, the two spaces being contiguous. In the former, carefully selected products: fruit and vegetables, cheeses, meats and charcuterie, oils, bread, wine... In short, everything you would normally find in a general food store. In the second shop, salads, quiches, sandwiches and desserts for a fresh lunch. Other stores at 21 rue des Martyrs (9th) and 45 rue des Moines (17th).

Strategically located at the corner of rue Saint-Placide and rue du Cherche-Midi, this small (in terms of surface area) wine cellar is known for its cutting-edge selection, which combines wines from small producers and well-known estates. It is one of the five Parisian branches of Duvalet & Blanchet. At the helm is Clémentine who, when asked about her favorite vineyard, answers Languedoc for the reds and Burgundy for the whites. However, her selection includes wines from all the French wine regions. Regular and free tastings for wine lovers in search of new wines. Also on sale, some grocery products (rillettes...).

In the galaxy of bakeries and pastry shops, you can trust this Etoile du Berger without reservation. At the origin of the brand, launched in the Hauts-de-Seine, the passionate Franck Debieu, who has worked a lot - and still does - on the fermentation of sourdough to make innovative and tasty breads from quality ingredients, such as organic or CRC (Culture Raisonnée Contrôlée) flours. In its range of organic breads, religiously taste the Saint Père, its signature bread, the rye pie or the bread of the moment, offered for two months (one summer, we saw a bread with chorizo-hazelnuts). Nice array of pastries and cakes. Several lunch formulas.

Originally, it was a regional brand established only in the Southwest, with a dozen outlets in summer 2019 and the ambition to make organic as accessible as possible. Since its takeover by Carrefour in 2018, So.bio, which therefore only sells organic products, has developed well: nearly 80 points of sale in November 2022, including this large supermarket on the rue de Sèvres. Groceries, fresh products (with a large section of meat and cheese), fruits and vegetables, cosmetics, food supplements, bulk products (seeds, pasta...) and even pet food... In total, thousands of references. The organic addicts of the neighborhood are over the moon!

Yohan Lastre, 2012 world champion of the pie, is reenchanting the catering profession. With his partner Marion Sonier, a smiling cabinetmaker who designed the store, this chef - formerly of the Ritz and La Tour d'Argent - offers pure delights, like this Cazal-Pastis 51-wild fennel pie. All the pâtés will catch your eye: from duck-green pepper to pig's head, including chicken-lemon confit-mustard seed, pig-chorizo-piquillos, or land-sea lobster-volaille. Each recipe is made with quality ingredients. At the same time, a sweet and savory catering offer that, of course, varies with the seasons, with must-haves like the mimosa eggs.

A selection of no less than a thousand references, dozens of countries represented and unrivalled experience: this is the principle of this store, wedged between the Avenue de Flandres and the canal. While you can taste some of them on the spot (by the bottle or, in some cases, on draught), we'll also take your advice, which is always well-informed. You may think you know a thing or two about beer, but you'll find that it's a job for professionals. Bottles, kegs, formats and special offers abound!

Are you looking for a birthday gift for a strong alcohol lover? Why not give him a bottle of Armagnac from the year he was born? You will certainly find it at Ryst-Dupeyron, an institution on the rue du Bac. The store, all woodwork, is worth the detour alone. Founded in 1905, the house prides itself on being able to offer about a hundred vintages of Armagnac (by the way, did you know that this alcohol is the oldest brandy in France?) Ryst-Dupeyron is also a wine merchant in Bordeaux, an importer of Captain Burn's whiskies and J. W. Hart ports. Connoisseurs will appreciate. Small gourmet offer (foie gras...) and online store.

This Borissou bakery is all dapper. A French-Korean organic bakery, opened in Rue du Commerce by Jusik Bae, who has worked in Korea and Japan. On the wooden shelves, a wide range of organic breads, including one made with ancient Egyptian wheat flour and others with gluten-free flours. On and in the display racks, viennoiseries and light non-organic cakes this time: puffed rolls (with green tea, yuzu...), a strawberry cake, a cheesecake, a black forest... By the way, Borissou means "lime tree" in Korean.

A highly recommendable house created by Mr. and Mrs. Lillo, who gave it up in 2002 to the duo Thibault de Saint Laumer-François Hombrouck. With their team, they fervently maintain this taste for quality and expand the catering range with the seasons. Pancakes, gnocchi, gratins, salads, dishes of the day, desserts... A panoply of recipes where apple and cheese pies, gratin dauphinois and truffle risotto are guest stars. As for cheeses, give in to the charm of the Beloved with grapes.

Founder of the Damyel brand, Richard Uzan, who has now left us, had a twofold objective: to offer excellent products that are also kosher. Target met! Damyel is synonymous with quality and, thanks to this sign, the practising Jewish community now has access to the best in the chocolate and confectionery sectors. The history of the house began in Sarcelles (95) in 1988. In addition to the historic Val-d'Oise boutique, the brand operates five points of sale in Paris. On their displays, mouthful chocolate and bars, chocolate specialities (mendiants, orangettes...), macaroons, sugared almonds... A very tempting offer.

Behind this bizarre name is a whole range of ice cream sticks, produced with a minimum of 75% fresh fruit, a few drops of water and a hint of cane sugar. Period! Period! A simple recipe, inspired by American ice pops. What flavors are available? Basics - kiwi, raspberry, strawberry, pear... - and more sophisticated combinations - lemon-curcuma-ginger (a best-seller), strawberry-lime zest vanilla-vanilla-olive oil or apricot-orange flower- chia seeds. Possibility to customize your ice cream with chocolate. Oh yes, last thing: these frosted delicacies arrive from the Old Port of Marseille, where the company's laboratory is located.

The initial idea was appealing: to create a space where an art gallery and a wine cellar coexist. In 2018, this project has finally refocused on the wine cellar, which also offers small restaurants. With success apparently, given the number of people seated when we passed in front of beautiful skittles accompanied by charcuterie, cheeses ... More than the head of gondola, Ici-Même favors the unknown nuggets, often produced in biodynamics. And at contained prices to please yourself more often. Also on sale are delicatessen products (terrines...).

The neighborhood was formerly occupied by farm land, including many closures of vines. The industrial revolution ended the work of the earth. This vineyard was rehabilitated during the development of the Belleville Park. Planted in 1992, this vineyard of Pinot meunier and Chardonnay occupies a surface of 250 m 2, for a total of 140 feet. Current production varies from two to three kilograms of grapes per foot, depending on years.

For our health and the environment, it is good to review our ways of consuming. After organic, it is the bulk grocery store that is gradually gaining ground, with the emergence of new players such as Day by Day. In Paris, this brand is constantly developing and has just opened a new address in rue de Charenton. Here, we only take what we need. On one of the walls, cylinders containing dry products: pasta, rice, vegetables and other seeds. On shelves, chocolate, sweets, spices, wine, olives, cosmetics and cleaning products... Part of the offer is organic. In short, zero waste and no packaging: it's worth a try, isn't it?

La Louve, the first cooperative and participative supermarket in Paris! Anyone can shop there, as long as they have joined the cooperative and provide voluntary participation in the running of the store. The cooperators become co-owners of this supermarket of about 1,500 m² after buying a share. They commit three hours per month to the project. To find out more, sign up for a meet and greet on the website. After more than five years of existence and despite the success of the number of members, opinions are still divided on the final interest of the approach. But one thing is certain: it continues.

Comptoir du Cacao is an institution dedicated to lovers of fine chocolates. This Parisian family-run chocolate factory works in the pure artisanal tradition. You'll discover a creative technique based on original cocoa beans and cocoa butter. In particular, you'll fall for the delicious puff pastry pralines, available in gourmet flavors such as hazelnut, salted butter caramel and coffee. The spicy "Cacao Péro" range, with accents of pepper, ginger or curry, will also delight your palate. The expertise of our master chocolatiers has won us many prestigious awards.

BAPBAP - for Brassée à Paris, Bue à Paris - is a microbrewery born from the passion of two entrepreneurs wanting to produce a local craft beer. In 2014, the company took up residence not far from République in a 1,800^m2 building with a metal structure. From grain crushing to bottling, the beers are all produced on site. In the fall of 2022, BAPBAP will offer nine permanent beers, including the Originale (the first to come out of the vats) and three organic beers, as well as ephemeral and barrique beers. Visits on Friday and Saturday.

We're going to get a bit angry with Delphine Zampetti for including her Cuisine Comptoir Familial under the heading "Epicerie fine", but never mind... She took over a former horse butcher's shop all tiled in yellow, replaced the "V" in chevaline with a "Z" and that was it! This former Café Caché du 104 and Le Verre Volé alumna knows how to bring out the best in good products. A fine selection of Prince de Paris label hams, cured hams, Christian Parra's black pudding, excellent cheeses, good double cream served by the ladle in a jar, as well as Portuguese sardines and home-cooked dishes to eat in or take away. Not to mention a dozen or so "natural" wine references.

Ms. Roy opened this elegant chocolate shop in 1948. If the house has changed hands since then, it has kept the name Roy, a guarantee of quality. Assortments, bars, truffles, beggars, orangettes, lollipops… The chocolate is available here in different shapes. Among the house's specialties are small squares (with matcha green tea or salt flower, for example) and Têtes brûlées Roy (a dark chocolate shell coated with granulated sugar and filled with a liquid butter caramel). Other delicacies, such as calissons, fruit pastes, honey or jams (from Papas Confituriers de l'Île de Ré) complete the offer.

It's no longer a wine shop, it's an experience: if La Nouvelle Cave has a classic name, the location, right in the heart of the Marais, is already less so. Pink and grey, airy, it's a welcome change from the piles of crates and boxes. It's also the chance to take part in regular workshops, led of course by experts, and covering a wide spectrum, from wine to beer to cocktails. This is definitely a place like no other, where a warm welcome is not an empty word. Definitely worth a try.

Among the many shops on Rue Montorgueil, Le Repaire de Bacchus holds a very special place. Located in the upper part of the street (near the Sentier metro station), the shop offers a selection of hundreds of wines, but many also come for its cutting-edge whisky and rum references. Note that there's a tasting workshop at the back of the cellar, where dedicated events are regularly organized. A real favorite of the Petit Futé team, who never cease to surprise us.

It's a simple fact: the standardization of visual criteria and the waste of food for futile reasons are taking their toll. Thus, many fruits and vegetables considered as "ugly" are irremediably thrown away before being consumed: crooked carrots, tomatoes with a big nose, deformed strawberries. That's why Curiosities has set itself the goal of offering them to you: no more waste, hello original (and not ugly) fruits that keep their flavor and, for many, will bring an original touch to your dishes. The icing on the cake is that the company makes it a point of honor to pay the producers concerned as much as possible. True to her values, Maria the owner continues her quest for ever more responsible and ethical products and now offers a well-stocked grocery section (aperitif cakes, spreads, wine, beer, cookies...) but also more exotic but still eco-responsible fruits and vegetables (avocados, mangoes, oranges...) thanks to her partnership with Etic Miam.

This elegant Valrhona boutique offers a unique cocoa experience. You'll find delicious chocolate bonbons in a variety of collections, bars in different cocoa contents, gift boxes and, presented in 14 glass silos, couverture chocolates... tastings are unforgettable. A counter dedicated to cocoa mixology offers hot and cold drinks. A charming welcome.

Eric de Greef is a former web designer who got fed up with the web. He wanted to make a living from his passion, and so Cave 18 was born. Unlike other often cluttered cellars, his is modern, bright and airy, with all the bottles neatly arranged. He favors small, inexpensive appellations, and you can sense his preference for southern wines such as those from Languedoc and the Rhône Valley. Other regions are less well represented, although there are a few nice little labels. Over 400 references, including foreign wines, vins doux naturels, as well as champagnes, whiskies, rums, armagnacs, cognacs and more. Eric de Greef's cellar is a living space. He offers a wine bar open weekdays from 5pm and all weekend long, with a snack bar (tapas, terrines, charcuterie or cheese platters, salads...). He also invites artists to his micro-gallery for themed evenings.

Nestled a stone's throw from the Louvre, behind the imposing porte cochère of a 1717 mansion, Distillerie de L'Arbre Sec is Paris' first micro-distillery dedicated to gin. Their gin, distilled on site in a Holstein still, is a skilful blend of rigorously selected plants, spices and flowers. Here, you can also take part in workshops to create your own gin using 12 mini-alambics, as well as tours of the workshop followed by a tasting session.

This beautiful brand is located just a few metres from Notre-Dame. It has two floors: on the ground floor you will find medicines, homeopathy, cosmetics, herbal medicine and a space dedicated to promotions on the first floor of orthopaedics, contention, footwear and a care room for hearing and dressing of external breast prostheses. If the pharmacy does not have the medication you want, they can order it under 24 h.

For a century, Petrossian in Paris has been a veritable French institution, synonymous with quality and excellence in the world of caviar. With iconic boutiques in prestigious areas of the capital and sales outlets around the world, Petrossian offers an exquisite selection of caviars, including the famous Baeri, Beluga, Ossetra and Sevruga, as well as the latest addition, Acipentris. Constantly innovating, Petrossian has introduced unique creations such as Rybaloff and caviar tarama. The boutique also offers other refined products such as truffle specialties.

This brand, with a poetic name, is progressively extending its presence in Paris (and in the suburbs, since it has opened a store in Levallois-Perret and in Chaville). The prices charged here are rather attractive, the principle being to work directly with the producers. The fruits and vegetables offered - the choice is extensive - are almost all organic, those that are not come from a responsible agriculture. Also on sale, at least in this point of sale just in front of the Saint-Lambert square: cheese, eggs and wine.

Established in Peyrehorade, in the south of the Landes, for ages, the Barthouil family went to the capital, as they used to say, and opened two stores there: one on rue Charlot and the second in the^5th arrondissement, rue Monge. This noble house, initially specialized in foie gras preserves, has over time added new strings to its bow: the production of old-fashioned smoked salmon and taramas, boutargue, other fish eggs, caviars, not to mention cooked dishes (confits, duck breast, cassoulet...).

According to Yves-Marie Le Bourdonnec's website, it would be the smallest butcher shop in Paris: 15 m². On the right, the butcher's block; on the left, the glass cupboard where exceptional pieces of meat are kept, which have matured for 30, 45, 60 days. It's as well to say it, you have to be a distinguished "viandard" to stock up here... and not be on the lookout for spending money. Because the Angus T-bone (sirloin on one side and tenderloin on the other) or the entrecote with parsley just right have a price, but connoisseurs, whatever their preference - meats with more or less lamb's lettuce and with a more or less concentrated taste - will appreciate it. Young, professional and friendly service.

Along with Pierre Hermé, Christophe Adam, Claire Damon, Cédric Grolet and a few others, Christophe Michalak has certainly given French pastry a facelift. And a spotlight on this discipline. It was when he was the pastry chef at the Plaza Athénée that he emerged from anonymity, notably by winning the title of World Pastry Champion in 2005. Since then, his success has not wavered. His most loyal supporters have noted his innovative spirit and praise his creations (klassik, kosmik, Fantastik...).

Never heard of Dookies before? You'll quickly fall for them: these much-improved cookies, designed by Doriane, are made with top-quality ingredients, without artificial flavoring, coloring or preservatives, and come in a wide range of flavors. It's hard to describe the excellence of the flavors, the softness of the cookies, and the creativity that's always just right to make you succumb to the pleasure. Chocolate heart, milky heart, white chocolate and matcha tea: dookies come in dozens of shapes and sizes.
Let yourself be seduced by the enchanting aroma of dookies, little bites of happiness made with love and expertise. In our boutique or on our website, let yourself be swept away in a whirlwind of sweet delights. Your next bite of happiness awaits you. An address not to be missed!

Distilleries in Paris are not commonplace! This one, created by brothers Sébastien and Nicolas Juhlès, is the first. In this den, animated by passionate people, we experiment, we make, we enjoy. You can find everything: whiskies and rums, vodkas and gins, as well as sakes and other original creations. From its spirits, the house also makes perfumes (the store also offers scented candles). Fragrances, spirits: a temple of good taste. Possibility to visit the distillery.

What better setting than Rue Cler, a gourmet street that's a staple of French gastronomy and a symbol of French art de vivre? The Repaire de Bacchus, located right in the heart of this thoroughfare, is the place to be for connoisseurs. Close to the Eiffel Tower, you'll find a fine selection of wines from all origins, as well as spirits. Tourists, locals and picnic-goers (the Champs de Mars is just around the corner) all come to get the best advice.

If you've ever been to Lisbon, you won't have escaped the pasteis (pastel in the singular) de nata: little individual flans in a puff pastry shell sold at Pastéis de Belém, the city's most famous pastry shop. Nostalgic pastry-lovers can go and try their luck at its French sister, which - it's a shame - doesn't have as pretty a decor, but Natalia Martins' pasteis are just as good. With a bit of luck, you can even buy them warm, which is even better. In short, we recommend it!

À la Rose de Tunis is an institution where the past meets the present. This house has a soul and a certain poetry. Here, zlabia, here, sand roses, kaak, makroud and baklava, which you can buy with your eyes closed. The choice is impressive: more than sixty varieties of cakes representing all the creativity of the Rose de Tunis in terms of Oriental, Moroccan, Algerian, Tunisian and Lebanese pastries, plus many other specialties made to order, such as savory platters for receptions. A change of scenery guaranteed.

At first glance, you realize you're in a bakery unlike any other. Because at Léonie's, the spaces are airy, and the products are showcased in a way rarely seen elsewhere. Here, you'll find sourdough breads made to the highest standards, viennoiseries so melt-in-your-mouth they beg to be tried again and again, and perfect pastries. Located on rue Erlanger, in a quiet part of the ^16th arrondissement, it's a favorite with the locals: it's impossible not to understand them!

Good things are available at La bontà di Gioia, the Italian-Sicilian grocery store of the friendly and cheerful Andrea, originally from Catania (Gioia is the name of one of his two daughters): pasta, oils, wines, cold cuts, cheeses, homemade dishes, like these divine polpette... This bottega siciliana also offers pinse romane, tasty crispy and light Roman pizzas, made with three flours (wheat, rice and soy). To take away or to enjoy on a terrace in the summertime. A highly recommended address!

Foie gras from the Landes, of course! You will find it here as a raw product, but also in terrine or in pâté! And then you will find the classics of Landes gastronomy: duck breast, vacuum-packed confit, cassoulet, garbure, lamprey à la bordelaise, as well as savoury and sweet accompaniments such as five-spice peaches or Granny apples, in short, everything that gives meaning to the cuisine of the South-West. Everything is prepared in the traditional way in the Landes kitchens of the family home in Montaut, following traditional recipes. The ducks are fattened on whole grain corn and come from small farms.

Sake is a rice alcohol prized in Asia, and more particularly in Japan, and is increasingly being discovered on the French gastronomic scene. Like other alcohols, it is much more complex and varied than some might think. The Maison du Saké was created to fight against preconceived ideas. In this 500 m² temple, which is at the same time a restaurant, a grocery-cellar and a sake bar, you can discover an offer of several thousand bottles and the whole universe of this beverage. Here, sharing, taste and passion are the key words. In addition to the store, the house offers tasting workshops to help you discover the mysteries of this alcohol.

This is one of the capital's cheese dens! Here, cheese is celebrated, tasted and, of course, purchased. As well as being a traditional boutique where you'll find the finest French cheeses, the place is also a maturing cellar, an introductory workshop for tasting these marvels and learning how they're made, and a restaurant with a bar, where pairing with wine is not just an empty word! With a reservation, don't hesitate to try the fondue made in-house, self-proclaimed the best in the capital!