Saint-Germain Food Walk
A walk through Paris, one stop at a time.
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésThe Table as an Art of Living: French Dining Philosophy
There is a saying in France that a meal is not mere nourishment but an art of living. The French treasure long, relaxed…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésHow to Choose a Restaurant and Order in France
Overwhelmed by the sheer number of restaurants in Paris, or worried that Parisians will be unfriendly? Start by learning…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésA Guide to French Wine and Liqueurs
On a visit to a French friend's home, the friend's father let me taste a drink he had made himself from mirabelle, a swe…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésHow to Order and Enjoy Wine at a French Restaurant
Once you sit down, a staff member will naturally bring you the drinks menu, which usually includes the wine list. If it…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésPractical Tips Before You Go
WHAT TO WEAR AND HOW TO AVOID PICKPOCKETS Start the tour traveling light, and bring an empty backpack or tote bag. By th…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésSaint-Germain-des-Prés: Where Paris Dines and Debates
Saint-Germain-des-Prés metro station has two exits close to each other, so if you pick the wrong one, you can quickly fi…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésLes Deux Magots: The Artists' Literary Café
Cross the crosswalk and you'll see it: Les Deux Magots, a café that opened in 1885. We recommend it as a landmark rather…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésCafé de Flore: The Warm Haven of the Intellectuals
Just steps from Les Deux Magots is Café de Flore, which opened in 1887. While you listen, there's no need to cross the s…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésBrasserie Lipp: Hemingway's Alsatian Favorite
The eye-catching red restaurant across the boulevard is Brasserie Lipp, an Alsatian restaurant that Hemingway loved.
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésBubble Bliss: A Champagne Bar and the Story of Underground Cellars
Bubble Bliss is a champagne-only bar that opened in September 2024: in other words, a champagne experience bar. We featu…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésRue de Buci: Walking Through Real Parisian Romance
The moment you step onto the street and feel that lively atmosphere, you know you're in the right place. Even within Par…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésLe Procope: Paris's First Café
Tucked along a narrow street, the big restaurant Le Procope was founded in 1686 by Sicilian-born Procope Cuto, and it is…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésMaison Brémond 1830: A Taste of Provence in Paris
Maison Brémond 1830 is a gourmet food brand founded in 1830 in Provence, in the south of France, and it carries on a tra…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésChartreuse: The Monks' Secret Liqueur
Chartreuse Paris-Vauvert lets you explore the world of Chartreuse in the heart of Paris. It is the only official Chartre…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésCaviar de Neuvic: French Caviar in Paris
With its clean façade and logo, Caviar de Neuvic (Comptoir Paris) is easy to spot; just check the sign. From April to Se…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésAmbassade de Bourgogne: Burgundy's Embassy in Paris
Ambassade de Bourgogne is a much smaller shop than you might expect, but the wines inside are exceptional. It is known a…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésMarché Saint-Germain: A Parisian Food Market
The Marché Alimentaire Saint-Germain is an indoor market on the ground floor of a building. Go through the automatic doo…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésSaint-Sulpice: Lopsided Towers and Delacroix
Saint-Sulpice (Église Saint-Sulpice) is said to be the second-largest church in Paris after Notre-Dame, and it is the la…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésPierre Hermé: The Picasso of Macarons
Just steps from Saint-Sulpice, Pierre Hermé is famous for its inventive macarons. The brand was created by Pierre Hermé,…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésPâtisserie Michalak: Light, Creative Desserts
Christophe Michalak is a world-famous French chef who was named World Pastry Champion in 2005. He first drew attention f…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésAlléno & Rivoire: Chocolate Without Refined Sugar
The last stop on the tour, where sweet chocolate awaits, is Alléno & Rivoire, an innovative chocolate boutique in Paris.…
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Saint-Germain-des-PrésLa Grande Épicerie: Paris's Finest Food Hall
La Grande Épicerie de Paris is a high-end food hall belonging to the Le Bon Marché department store, though it has its o…