Paris

Danny and I visited Paris July 2 - July 4. We were disappointed at the cost of everything in the city! We couldn't afford Crème brûlée or escargots! We could barely afford a couple croissants. We made the best of it though. I don't know many people who can say they've had a picnic under the Eiffel Tower, but we can! We made the salad with fresh veggies from Monoprix. We also got the wine there. The croissants were from Blé Sucré. They were truly amazing. Melt-in-your-mouth, buttery, flaky. Everything you expect from a real, French pastry chef! Apparently the owner, Fabrice Le Bourdat, has a lot of experience in pastry.

We got some great lobster meat in oil, lightly flavoured with lemon, at the Marche d'Aligre. The tartelletes from Aux Castelblangeois were beautiful! The language barrier was somewhat difficult to overcome, since neither of us speak a word of French. Everyone seemed friendly enough, though. Overall, we're glad we can say we've been to Paris! I think next time, we'll head to Amsterdam or Ibiza!

Aux Castelblangeois Boulangerie Pâtisserie

Marche d'Aligre

Monoprix

Blé Sucré
Square Trousseau
7, rue Antoine Vollon (12th)
Tél: 01 43 40 77 73
Métro: Ledru-Rollin

Marche d'Aligre
Place d'Aligre
Paris 75011
Métro: Ledru-Rollin

Aux Castelblangeois
Boulangerie Pâtisserie
168 Rue St Honore
75001 Paris