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Le Saint-Honoré

Cake-like Dessert

This cake-like delight, which bears the name of the French patron saint of bakers and pastry cooks, will not let you down. It is hardly surprising that this dessert was given the name Saint Honoré as it contains puff pastry, caramelized sugar, whipped cream, and pâte à choux.

Where to Eat: La Pâtisserie des Rêves

Ispahan

Macaron-based Dessert

Ispahan is a delicious macaron that melts in your mouth. The "Picasso of Patissiers," as he was nicknamed by Vogue, Pierre Hermé, invented the dessert Ispahan. At the youthful age of 14, Hermé started his baking profession, and he has since had a very successful one.

Where to Eat: Ladurée, Gérard Mulot, Pierre Hermé

Mont Blanc

Vermicelli Treat

This dessert is a traditional French dish that can be found in most patisseries around the nation. As you can see, the dessert closely resembles a snow-capped mountain. Mont Blanc is an English name that means "white mountain." The Mont Blanc is a delicious delicacy made with caramelized chestnuts and whipped cream.

Where to Eat: Le Mont Du Bonheur

Eclair

Traditional Dessert

Éclair literally means "flash of lightning" in French. Éclairs are frequently consumed so quickly that they disappear in a "flash," thus the name of this dish. A traditional éclair is usually topped with frosting and filled with custard that has either vanilla, coffee, or chocolate flavor.

Where to Eat: L’éclair de Genie

Galettes

Pancake

While wandering the streets of Paris, you may likely come across the wholesome and adaptable galette. The galette is produced using buckwheat flour instead of wheat flour, which gives it a richer and more savory flavor as well as a darker hue, in contrast to the classic sweet crêpe, which is made with wheat flour.

Where to Eat: Rue Mouffetard, La Petite Bretonne

Gaufre

Waffle

The delectable Gaufre (or waffle), which originates from the nearby country of Belgium, is the perfect snack for both winter and summer. Additionally, while they can be topped with a variety of savory and sweet ingredients, Chantilly cream works best to balance off the rich pastry.

Where to Eat: La Gaufrerie, Street Crêpes Churros Gaufres

Bao Burgers

Burger

Bao burgers (also known as gua bao) are soft and fluffy steamed buns that are typically stuffed with slow-cooked, braised pork belly, pickled greens, powdered peanuts, and coriander. These delicious Asian treats, which are relatives of dumplings, first gained popularity in New York in 2009 before quickly spreading to Paris.

Where to Eat: Bao Shelter, Panda Panda, Siseng

Falafel

Wrap

One street snack dominates them all in Paris's well-known Marais district: the falafel. In fact, this Middle Eastern dish, which combines fried chickpea patties with veggies, hummus, and other ingredients in flatbread, is so delicious that it can unite vegetarians and meat eaters.

Where to Eat: L’As du Fallafel, Chez Marianne, MI-VA-MI

Camembert

Cheese

The grass that the Normandy cows eat is produced in an abundance of rain, soft sunlight, and humidity in Normandy, which is located at the northwest tip of France. The famous Normandy butter, cream, and fine cheeses Pont l'Évêque, Livarot, and Camembert are all made from the milk of these cows, resulting in their unique taste.

Where to Eat: Un Zebre a Montmartre

Brie

Cheese

130 miles east of Paris, in the Brie region, cheesemaking has a long history. Brie's proximity to Paris, which allowed shipping the cheese to a sizable market simple and affordable, was a benefit to its early cheesemakers. At least half of the Brie de Meaux's thickness has ripened by the time it is matured and prepared.

Where to Eat: Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie

Roquefort

Blue Cheese

Along with Stilton and Gorgonzola, Roquefort is regarded as one of the top three blue cheeses in the world. The Roquefort cheese should melt on your tongue and leave a pleasant aftertaste of salt and mold. It has a strong, clear flavor. It is best consumed towards the end of a meal because it is a rich cheese.

Where to Eat: Au Général Lafayette

Reblochon

Mountain Cheese

This mountain cheese comes from the Savoie region, which is on the eastern edge of France. It is known for being young, fresh, and soft. With velvety skin and an ivory interior, reblochon is an orange-yellow tint. An elegant nutty finish follows the crisp, clean fragrance.

Where to Eat: Fromagerie Androuet

Brioche

Crispy Bread

Sweet bread known as brioche has a considerably fluffier and lighter texture than a baguette. There is one dish you might have already tasted with brioche, but it works fairly nicely for both breakfast and lunch. Brioche-based French toast is a delectable delicacy.

Where to Eat: Boulangerie Utopie

Ficelle

Light Bread

A Ficelle resembles a baguette somewhat, although they are not the same. Because of the Ficelle's reputation for elegance, eating a piece of this bread traditionally signals the start of an elegant meal. The Ficelle is far thinner than the Baguette, which is how they differ from one another.

Where to Eat: Le Grenier à Pain Abbesses Bodian

Faluch

White Bread

Faluche's fiber content won't be extremely high because it is comprised entirely of white components. In France, faluche is well-known as a breakfast dish. For a tasty breakfast treat, it goes great with some butter and jelly. Other French loaves of bread don't look quite like the Faluche.

Where to Eat: Carré Pain De Mie

Pain de Campagne

Sourdough Bread

Like other sourdough loaves, this is often viewed as a circular loaf. You will need to carefully consider which meals to plan with this bread because it does have a slightly sour flavor. Even though there are better French bread options available, the Pain de Campagne is still a good choice for lunch and dinner.

Where to Eat: Le Grenier à Pain Abbesses Bodian

Marche des Enfants Rouges

Fusion Food

This underground market, one of the most well-known in all of Paris, is situated in the third arrondissement. The market's name comes from the building's previous life as a 16th-century orphanage where the kids wore red clothing provided by Christian charities. This is the place to go if you enjoy both French food and other cuisines.

Best Dishes: Lebanese, African, Thai, and French cuisine

Location: 75003 Paris, France | Find on map

Price for Two: €50