Tag Archives: Gourmet Shops

Boulangerie Malineau

By Lauren Robinson | Published: January 21, 2011
Just from looking in the window of this bakery, it is clear that their selection of sweet treats is out of this world. Located on the busy rue Vieille du Temple, you can be sure to round off a sunny afternoon in the Marais with a delightful pick-me-up. The range of patisserie items is astounding, […]
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Paris Honey

By David Dadoun | Published: August 24, 2010
Paris is becoming a new breeding ground of sorts – for honey.  Who says there is a shortage of bees, as in Paris bee populations are growing, and Paris is reputed to be the source of some of the best honey from France.  Bee populations are thriving, at well known places such as Jardin des […]
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Video Tours of Paris

By David Dadoun | Published: July 28, 2010
For a video tour of various areas in Paris, we are pleased to partner with GeoBeats to provide a menu of places to see by video, from Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré for fashionistas to Rue des Rosiers for experiencing the old Jewish quartier in Paris. Video tours show you where to buy escargot, cheese, wine, […]
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Marie Antoinette

By Natalie de Pointis Brighty | Published: May 12, 2010
The name alone conjures up images of grandeur and opulence the likes of which will never be seen again. Whatever historians may say to the contrary, she will always be remembered as the royal for whom no luxury was too costly, no jewel too rare, no hairstyle too high. It is fitting, therefore, that her […]
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Mariage Frères

By David Dadoun | Published: March 15, 2010
When we wanted to buy our English friends some special tea, we knew exactly where to shop:  Mariage Frères.  It is hard to believe that the French would know how to satisfy our friends, who are experts in the art of tea, but Mariage Frères has some of the fines teas in the world.  Each […]
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Jeusselin

By David Dadoun | Published: March 8, 2010
Jeusselin, on Rue Cler, has specialized in serving the finest fresh foie gras since 1937.  Julia Child would have come here to buy foie gras, cured meats, fresh pork and other delicacies. I first started coming with my labrador, Truman, who, at the time, was 12 years old and suffering from cancer.  I would buy fresh […]
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