{"id":8984,"date":"2011-10-17T14:41:15","date_gmt":"2011-10-17T18:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=8984"},"modified":"2023-03-27T11:07:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T15:07:44","slug":"best-snacks-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/10\/17\/best-snacks-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Snacks in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the city of Paris<\/a>, it doesn\u2019t matter whether you sit down to a seven-course meal in an opulent restaurant, enjoy a humble omelet at the corner bistro, or even munch on a sandwich purchased from a street vendor, you are sure to enjoy a gastronomic experience unlike anything you can find in America. \u00a0Nothing could be more American, however, than the snack\u2014which in Paris has the particular French flair. \u00a0Here are Parisian snacks you will not want to miss\u2014and where to find them:<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Cr\u00eapes<\/strong>. \u00a0The Parisian cr\u00eape stand is as ubiquitous as hot dog carts in any major American city. \u00a0But of course, a cr\u00eape offers much more versatility than any street dog. \u00a0These thin pancakes can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert and come filled with a variety of sal\u00e9 (savory) or sucr\u00e9 (sweet) flavors. \u00a0Enjoy a ham and cheese cr\u00eape for lunch and polish off a cr\u00eape \u00e0 Nutelle et banane for dessert. \u00a0Boulevard du Montparnasse has multiple street cr\u00eaperies where you can enjoy this quintessential Parisian snack. \u00a0Half the fun is watching the \u201cchef\u201d fry up the thin-as-parchment pancake in a trice.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Sandwiches Grecs<\/strong>. \u00a0These shawarma-filled pitas may look similar to the gyros you can find in America, but the Parisians include French fries in with the roasted meat, lettuce, tomatoes and tzatziki yogurt sauce. \u00a0The best Greek eats in Paris are in the Saint-Michel region of the Left Bank, not far from the lovely neighborhood of \u00a0Notre-Dame<\/a>. \u00a0Wander up rue de la Harpe to the Gyros restaurant for an inexpensive and delicious meal you will not forget. \u00a0(Keep your scarf clean and fit in with the European diners by eating the French fries out of the standwich with a fork).<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Pastries<\/strong>. \u00a0Any Parisian boulangerie (bakery) worth its salt can offer you an incredible croissant, pain au chocolat or strawberry tart, but if you want to experience the best of the best, try these three shops.<\/p>\n

Maison Kayser at 14, Rue Monge<\/strong> in the 5th arrondissement, the famous Latin Quarter<\/a>, offers a tender, flaky and buttery croissant that will change your definition of the pastry. \u00a0Eat it plain or with a thin spread of jam.<\/p>\n

The pain au chocolat is the decadent cousin to the already indulgent croissant. \u00a0Boulangerie Bechu at 118 Ave. Victor Hugo<\/strong> in the 16th arrondissement, where is located the popular Trocadero<\/a>, gives you the chocolatey treat with a hint of orange. \u00a0It\u2019s an unusual and addictive sweet.<\/p>\n

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G\u00e9rard Mulot\u2019s <\/strong>square tartes aux fraises (strawberry tart) have the sweet crunchy crust, the light cr\u00e8me p\u00e2tissi\u00e8re (pastry cream) and the perfectly sweet glazed strawberries that make up an absolutely perfect dessert. \u00a0Find the bakery at 75, rue de Seine<\/strong> in the 6th arrondissement, a neighborhood offering plenty of cozy and central accommodations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Are you ready to take your walking tour of Parisian food? \u00a0Why not stay in a great Paris apartment rental<\/a>? \u00a0Here are some great vacation rentals to get you started:<\/p>\n

This elegant 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Saint Germain \u2013 Luxembourg \u2013 Saint Michel \u2013 Paris (PA-3758)<\/a> is within easy walking distance of the sandwiches Grecs of Saint-Michel. \u00a0With huge windows, bright rooms and gorgeous hardwood floors, you\u2019ll love spending your vacation here.<\/p>\n

For a sleek, chic and modern retreat, look no farther than this 1 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Saint Germain \u2013 Luxembourg \u2013 Saint Michel \u2013 Paris (PA-3103)<\/a>. \u00a0Clean lines, a beautiful black and red color scheme, and an inviting swimming pool onsite make this apartment your perfect pied-\u00e0-terre.<\/p>\n

Everyone will have a sunny disposition in this 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Latin Quarter \u2013 Panth\u00e9on \u2013 Paris (PA-2844)<\/a>. \u00a0Book this apartment and enjoy the warm colors, the cozy balcony with an incredible view, and the Art Deco styling.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite snack in Paris?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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