Wine

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Beaujolais Festival In Paris

November 22, 2018

On November 22, Parisians and the world celebrated the arrival of 2018’s Beaujolais by uncorking the season’s fresh and juicy crop. Restaurants, cafes, bars and brasseries all share in the celebration. All the more reason to pop some fruity wine, given…

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Les Caves Taillevent

June 8, 2012

Owned by the same family that runs the prestigious Michelin two star Taillevent restaurant and single Michelin star L’Angle du Faubourg restraurant next door, Les Caves Taillevent stores over 150,000 bottles of wine, including remarkable wines under its own label. For…

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Paris Insights: An Anthology

July 3, 2010

Do you know that there is another river in Paris besides the Seine? Or why tons of sand are imported into the city every summer? Or a place where you can go for a massage, sauna, exfoliation, and tea room,…

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Hediard

March 16, 2010

With its distinctive red and black label, Hediard (pronounced “e-dee-yarâ€) is a top place to buy fine coffee, tea, sweets, chocolates, fruits and wine. Established in 1854, what is unique about Hediard is that in each store there is a…

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Au Verger de la Madeleine

March 15, 2010

This prestigious cave in the posh Madeleine district near famed gourmet stores Hediard and Fouchon, offers an excellent collection of wines, and spirits, including top-notch Armagnac. This pocket-sized store has been pleasing customers since 1937, and remains one of the best wine stores…

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Lucien Legrand Filles et Fils

March 3, 2010

Since 1850 this wine store, which also sells sweets, chocolate and gourmet food has been pleasing Parisians with a taste for the best of everything. It is a great store where children can admire the baskets of chocolate, sucettes (lollipops) and other…

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Ryst-Dupeyron

March 2, 2010

Founded in 1905, this charming store on the posh Rue du Bac provides a range of top quality everyday wines, collectible bottles that range from 150-1,500 or more Euros per bottle (e.g., Chateau Petrus), and one of the best spirit…

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