You may be rhapsodic over the bread in Paris and swooning over the cheese, but trust me, sooner or later, you’re going to be looking for molasses to make your favorite ginger snaps or corn meal for muffins when you’re making chili. And maybe, just maybe, your kids will be crying for Pop Tarts or a Dr. Pepper. There is a time to be a purist and enjoy what’s available locally but there are also times when a little taste of home is just what’s needed.
There are several sources for your favorite American food stuffs in Paris and without exception, you will pay a premium for these products. Look closely and you may find peanut butter, maple syrup, Tabasco, and Oreos in your local supermarket. For the rest, you may need to travel further afield. More on American-style eateries in a future post.
La Grande Epicerie de Paris, Le Bon Marché
38, rue de Sevres
75007 Paris
Métro: Sèvres-Babylone
The Real McCoy
194, rue de Grenelle
75007 Paris
Phone: 01 45 56 98 82
Métro: Ecole Militaire
Thanksgiving
20, rue Saint-Paul
75004 Paris, France
Phone: 01 42 77 68 29
Métro: St. Paul
My American Market is an on-line source for American groceries. Based in Toulouse in southwestern France, they will ship throughout France with rates beginning at 6.89 euros for shipping.
Homesick Brits may find their favorites at any of several small shops around town. In addition, the W.H. Smith book store on rue de Rivoli stocks some British comfort foods.
The English Shop
10, rue Mesnil
75016 Paris
Phone: 01 45 53 11 40
Métro: Victor Hugo
This shop also has a larger location on 96, rue du Connetable in Chantilly (Phone: 03 44 57 22 20).
Epicerie Anglaise
5, cité du Wauxhall
75010 Paris
Phone: 09 53 75 41 07
Métro: République
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