year: 2019

Christmas: 20 special gourmet Parisian gifts

If you are looking for gourmet gifts to please Christmas without breaking the bank, we have prepared a selection rich in calories! Couture jam, classic macaroons and other very chocolatey truffles… Gourmands will be thrilled with these sweet treats. A jam branded Confiture Parisienne What could be better than this lovely selection of gourmet Christmas gifts? Raspberry Apricot Jam, €12,90. Parisian jam, 17 Avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris Sweets from Maison Boisssier Ball sweets, €12,50. Maison Boissier, 11 Rue Pétrarque, 75116 Paris The famous Maison Le Roux salted butter caramels Box of salted butter caramels, €22. Maison Henri Le Roux, 1 rue de Bourbon le Château, 75006 Paris Angelina's legendary chestnut cream Chestnut cream 350g, €9,90. Angelina Paris, 226 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris Delicious fruit jellies Servant Box of fruit jellies, 25 pieces, 25€. Servant, 30 rue d'Auteuil 75016 Paris A box of Pierre Hermé macaroons Box of 18 signature macaroons, €50. Pierre Hermé, 89 Boulevard Malesherbes, 75008 Paris Pistols by Marie-Antoinette Debauve and Gallais Assortment of 40 Pistols …

Serving, the chocolates that must be on the Christmas table

Christmas is fast approaching, Paris Select takes you on a discovery of the cocoa delicacies of the Servant chocolate factory… You will never again eye the soulless industrial chocolates of supermarkets! At Servant, we are first dazzled by the superb orange storefront, the original one, dating from 1913. Yes, Servant is one of the oldest chocolate factories in Paris. Since its creation, the artisanal and family approach of the house has not changed. While the choice of confectionery and the search for new flavors, it continues to develop. Once inside, we are all the more amazed by the multitude of candy jars and other colorful treats… A real feast for the eyes. But the Servant chocolate factory is above all the story of a family passion for chocolate. The chocolate artisans work with the greatest respect for their cultural and family heritage. Their chocolates are made in the workshop, with pure cocoa from South America. This gives gourmet products of exceptional quality. Fine chocolates, palets, truffles, ganaches, pralines, nougats, fruit jellies...

Everything that will make you experience the magic of Christmas

The most beautiful city in the world in the eyes of many, Paris is magical and has its own unique atmosphere. As the holidays approach, the illuminations, shop windows and the sweet scent of mulled wine bring an additional touch of magic to the capital… Paris Select reveals the best spots for strolling to fully experience the magic of Christmas. The most beautiful Christmas markets The one on the Champs-Élysées, held again this year in the Jardin des Tuileries Young and old alike will be able to enjoy new attractions, food stalls, an XXL ice rink, not to mention the traditional photo with Santa Claus! Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris The market on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Saint-Germain-des-Prés On the program, small wooden chalets hiding artisanal creations, souvenirs from Paris and also food specialty stands where you can enjoy churros, chocolates and other mulled wine. Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris “Enchanted Paris” on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville Forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris The most sumptuous fir trees and decorations…

Where to enjoy the best caviar in Paris?

Synonymous with celebration, caviar is a delicacy that is enjoyed with pleasure during the holidays. This noble product immediately gives an air of refinement to all meals... To offer you this little luxury and spruce up your Christmas table, here are the 3 favorite addresses of the editorial staff. Prunier Prunier is a century-old house specializing in caviar. It was in 1921 that Émile Prunier discovered the abundance of sturgeons in the French rivers of Gironde. He then offered an alternative to Russian caviar, and created a production entity, thus becoming the leading producer of French black gold. Four years later, he inaugurated his eponymous restaurant "Prunier" on avenue Victor Hugo, in Paris, and thus made the capital the world center of caviar. Mosaics evoking crustaceans and wavelets, punctuated with marble and mahogany chairs. With its Art Deco setting, the Prunier restaurant can boast of being classified as a historical monument. Over the years, it has become the essential address for Parisian gourmets. In addition to their incredible fresh caviar, we also enjoy Balik salmon, …

LOUP, the trendy canteen where all the top Parisians meet

LOUP is the trendy canteen where you can find all the Parisian gratin just a few steps from the Louvre. The brasserie welcomes you in an atypical decor, slightly offbeat. As soon as you enter, the tone is set at LOUP with the pretty rotisserie that immediately catches the eye of the curious. On the walls of the two rooms, we discover a decoration that gives pride of place to animals. Light fixtures in designer spheres, mixed with a few touches of vegetation scattered here and there. The wooden benches give a very friendly look to the setting and contrast with the leather chairs. This is the canteen of happiness! On the plates, LOUP offers homemade dishes from fresh products, sourced directly from the best producers. À la carte: vegetable lasagna, risotto, duck breast with raspberries, shoulder of lamb confit… As well as a fine selection of meats and fish that will delight the hungry. The rotisserie section will delight gourmets and chef Eric Teyant has thought of everyone. In effect, …

Happy Languedoc returns for a 10th edition!

From December 1 to 15, 2019, the region will be honored in the most stylish bars in Paris. You will be able to discover all the wonders of its terroir and especially the richness of its AOC wines. Even if the temperatures do not intend to stop falling anytime soon, there are good reasons to keep our spirits up. Here is one that will particularly delight lovers of great vintages: Happy Languedoc. The pitch? This annual event invites the region to the capital for a few days. On the program: entertainment, meetings with winegrowers, food-wine pairings and other tastings. A real event placed under the sign of exchange and sharing! If on the Left Bank side, we can cite La Truffière, Le Renoir… There are just as many on the other side of the Seine. All the spots are displayed on an interactive map, to discover here. To complete this introduction to Occitan oenology, a “discovery guide” is given to you. You will find a map of the vineyard …

Meet at 'La Gare' for a gastronomic journey around the world 

Brilliantly revamped by Laura Gonzalez, La Gare reopened its doors in May, after several months of work. Good news for gourmets in the 16th arrondissement and elsewhere! The restaurant La Gare offers a new gourmet menu around the flavors of the world. It is imagined by the famous Peruvian Chef Gastón Acurio! First of all, we discover with admiration the transformation of this former train station, which became a bistro in the 90s. Laura Gonzalez or the star decorator imagined a colorful decor, inspired by the mixes orchestrated in the kitchen. It is therefore punctuated by an atmosphere as warm as it is lively. THE TEA ROOM AREA Firstly, there is a tea room/cocktail bar area on the ground floor, divided into a room with a heated patio. In total, 600 m2 of space very well distributed, which can accommodate no less than 300 people! In conclusion, everything is thought out to offer a real gastronomic, visual and olfactory journey. THE ROOM However, in the dining room, we are witnessing a real spectacle with the dishes parading under our …