This small shop by the Marche des Enfants Rouges, Paris' outdoor covered market, is definitely…read moreworth the stop. When I went, there was a long line that stretched through much of the block. They allow one group at a time into the shop for a fully curated Jamon Beurre experience. Yep, that is all you can get here. Ham sandwiches, but it's a much more involved experience than that. When you walk in, there is an entire wall with a cooler displaying every kind of ham possible. You have to pick whether you want cured or just baked ham. What region? They offer Italian, French, Spanish and then you have to narrow it down to the region! Then you do the same with the cheese. I ended up getting two sandwiches, the cured ham from Spain's basque country paired with Ossau-Iraty, or basque sheep milk cheese. My other sandwich was a French baked ham sandwich with comte. Which was the winner? I have to say, the cured meat from Spain was out of this world and in our taste test, was the top winner. I know, I shouldn't say that in France!

Worth the wait! Waited for only about 30 minutes for this lunch spot and it was well worth the…read morewait! We had no idea what the menu said or what to get and the worker was so sweet and helped explain all of the options and what the favorites were. Small little shop, only allows 1 group at a time which honestly makes you feel like rushed/judged. We went with 2 types, one cooked and one curated meat and the one with Brie cheese and one with truffle cheese. Absolutely phenomenal and would recommend if youre in pairs!

Lived a couple of blocks away for two great years. Our mouths still water when we dream of their…read moresucculent chicken & roasted potatoes. We're back in town. Tour d'Argent can wait!

Shall I compare thee to a California's Erewhon?…read more Y'all know I can be wowed by a fabulous grocery store. This one is surely opulent, but crowded out the wazoo. The North American section made me giggle. I grabbed some fancy French mustards and cookies to bring home for friends and family. Unsure if any locals actually come here or if it's ALL tourists. The layout was extremely confusing to me. Now, I'm sure there are some simply fantastic elements to this store that evaded me due to the sea of people inside. But, I think Erewhon had more going for it. Artistic, clean, bountiful displays of produce. More organization, better lighting, etc. I felt like I could actually see the products at Erewhon, whereas here I was fighting with a lot of noise.

Very busy store with tourists (myself included) coming to buy french butters and other gourmet…read moreitems. The Maison Butter fridge gets a little hectic in the mornings and by end of the week it is very picked over. Stock varies, sometimes they don't have all flavors stocked. The prices here are higher, but it is a bigger shop with more varied gourmet foods. If you want a one stop shop spot for french food to bring back to the US, this is it. They have vacuum seal bags for 1 euro for the butters (or cheeses!).

Laurent Dubouis is a rockstar in the fromage biz. His novel idea of displaying close to customers…read moreinstead of behind glass cases created a new world of experience His shops carry unique ,rare and extraordinary hard to find cheeses You want a Couronne Lochoise? Crottin de Chavignol AOC? Trappe d'Echourgnac? Monsignor Dubouis's got it You like cheese go here!!!! apprécier

Cheese plate was a little pricey but very lovely and so worth it. Amazing variety of cheeses that i…read moreenjoyed a baguette and wine. Highly recommend!

This is MY butcher. Even though I don't live in the neighborhood anymore I travel the extra…read moredistance to buy my meat here because not is the quality simply top notch the service is adorable and extremely friendly. My favorite anecdote of all time? Each year that I've done Thanksgiving I've ordered my bird from this boucherie. I typically reserve a week in advance, giving specs in terms of size. One year, I was so behind schedule with my cooking that the owner of the boucherie delivered the bird to my house to save me some precious time. Yup! Now that is meaty service!

Okay I am a pate, foir, and encrout slut...I will walk all over Paris for the best…read more Gilles Verot provides some of the finest Charcutier period! Three generations of providing this to the Parisians. Really unique Encrout concoctions ...some with Salmon etc. Grab some bread, a bottle of wine, and some items from here

Cher mais délicieux. La nouvelle organisation autour de la…read morecaisse n'est pas très pratique est ralonge la queue et l'attente La galette cochonade pendant la galette des rois est une tuerie, surtout réchauffée, et peut s'acheter à la part Les mini boudins blancs sont bons, mais ce aux morilles sont encore meilleurs Le pâté en croûte de Houdan est un peu décevant, car trop collant à l'intérieur. En général, les pâtés de la maison sont magnifiques. Le pâté en croûte de canard. Figues et foie gras est un pur délice bien que très cher. Le pain des amis qui s'achète au poids est aussi très bon. Une très belle maison que je recommande malgré le coût

Quality/Quantity - What a great discovery!!! And only on a Sunday or weekend...? So happy to have…read morecome. I love hanging out with the locals. Both my wife and I supported and bought a few items, etc. So many food options. Fresh produce, meats, flowers, etc. Wineries here representing their vineyards also. All different kinds of merchandise for sale - Thrift items, to "dollar" store items, to custom made jewelry and leather pieces, etc. Ambiance - See all my pictures. This market is HUGE!! Way bigger than I expected. Maybe the biggest market we have been to since arriving in France. Public toilets nearby, my first discovery. I felt like a kid trying to figure it out. FYI - The toilet cleans itself after each use, so be patient. Oh, and I can NOT recommend the urinal... Service - Good. They are here to sell. Price - From inexpensive to expensive. Depends on what you buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

Came to the Bastille Market to try one of the rotisserie chickens from here. I don't remember the…read morename of the exact place, but it was the last bird I consumed in France. My swan song from a disappointing trip in the bird department. Off the eye test, it doesn't get much better. The beautiful sight of tissi's rotating in front of a fire breathing oven, potatoes in the tray below collecting the chicken juices as they fell, had me ready to run around the Bastille plaza yelling "LE MOUVEMENT!!". I thought this was going to be my first high level bird in the City of Light. Much to my chagrin, the one I got was just lukewarm. I was ready for my fingerprints to be fully burned off. There was so much potential here, but as always, I have to judge what's in front of me. If I don't have my integrity I have nothing. It landed at an 8.1/10 on the restaurant scale which is good, but if it was hot it could have been up there with the greats in the rare 9 territory. Unrealized potential is one of the most depressing things in the world. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Gotta say I was a bit disappointed given all the hype regarding this place. Extremely small, dried…read morelooking pre made sandwiches, some getting direct sun. I wrongfully assumed they sliced meats as ordered. Since I walked here I did buy one (not sun struck). Very light on meat but decent flavor with the olive spread. This is a local chain so I can't speak for the other ones. I came , I ate, meh!

I am particularly sentimental to Cul de Cochon as it was our first dining experience in Paris. We…read moretried the Ipurdi and Deux Sister sandwiches as well as the cone of salumi. The sandwiches were, for a lack of better word, heavenly with bread that allowed the perfect amount of chew factor and crunch. The salumi were a bit sparse for the 2 euro...but I won't lie that the salumi were incredibly juicy and fatty. More importantly, the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our broken french and finger pointing. I strongly recommend this place for anyone who wants a bite to eat.

This is a place to know and a place to go ! Thanks for your…read moreamazing welcome and send of hospitality I wish I had that type of place at home !

Wonderful selection of meats, cheese, and other antipasti. They had some incredible dips as well…read more We picked some items to eat for a picnic with some baguette, stumbled upon this place on our way. Such a sweet little place.

I highly recommend this cheese shop. We were visiting Paris and wanted to do a picnic at the…read moreJardins du Luxembourg. This shop was a good 15 min walk from our rental apartment but I'm so glad we stopped by. The people who worked at the shop were extra helpful and very generous. They let us sample the cheeses and dry meat, showed us which local wines go well with the cheeses we picked, and gave us extra cheese and baguette when we left. It really made my day!

Tucked away in a wonderful area of Paris is Saisons. A wine and cheese shop with other tasty…read moretreats. The couple that owns this gem of a shop offers a fantastic array of cheeses and pairings with tasty salamis and meats. All of their offerings come from non Commerical, small, producers. We arranged a wine and cheese tasting and Frederic and his wife Marietta (sp?) are absolutely awesome. Frederic is also a professional concert cellist and played his century old cello for us while there. Honestly - a must visit to experience the best of Paris. Call in advance to arrange the wine and cheese pairing. You will be so glad that you did.