Cafes, Crepes, Croissants & Confections
With this being our first trip to Paris, we felt obliged to visit the famous Laudree for a box or two..or three of their macarons and confections. I must admit, I loved their packaging and gorgeous shop more than the macarons. Except for the Caramel Sea Salt. That macaron is in a league all it's own.
Since this was a suprise to me, I feel I owe you a heads up…Laudree is packed. Jam packed every single minute they are open. And we went to several locations. Bodies are squished together like tight uncomfortable sardines. So be prepared to get comfy with strangers who are also waiting for their sugar fix. Oh, and they don't allow photos so you'll have to be very, very sneaky. 😉
We were probably in Paris for 7 or 8 days before we finally had a crepe. I know! The creperie located in the Tuileries seemed to have the best variety of both sweet and savory crepes. We tried the Chocolate Banana and the Nutella with Chantilly Cream. Both were delish!
And the little beignets in the photo below were from a vendor at the Rue Cler market…also very yummy!
It was so charming that many of the cafe waiters were dressed in black tuxedo pants, crisp white shirts with vests or long aprons. Sure wish they did this here in the US. Makes your ham sandwich seem more refined…and expensive.
The famous Eric Kayser bakery was only a short walk from our apartment and we found it to be a great place for our morning Petit Dejuener. This consists mainly of a croissant or tartine, fresh pressed orange juice and hot coffee or tea. Occasionally, we would splurge and have an herb omlette with fresh greens.
And the afternoons often included slipping into a boulangerie for more cafe cremes or hot chocolates followed by a pain et chocolate or eclair. This is how we powered through all the walking we did. Caffeine and chocolate.
My absolute favorite spot for afternoon tea was at the Musee d'Orsay. The museum is in an old train station (amazing!!!) and houses paintings from the most famous artists in the world. I loved this place. If you are only going to visit one museum in Paris…this should be it. They also have a gorgeous restaurant that serves the most delicious lemon tarts.
All in all, Paris was delicious. Including the japanese noodle house we popped into for hot bowls of udon noodles and dumplings. And the friendly Italians with their tiny little pizza shops and incredible tiramisu. Heavenly.
Still to come…flea markets, shopping, my finds and a giveaway! You know I would never forget to share the flea markets with you!
27 Responses to “Cafes, Crepes, Croissants & Confections”
Miam miam… Beauty for the eyes and the stomach.
Love your photos, Heather. I have those Illy cups here, brought some home from the airport in Spain and drink Illy every day, there’s nothing like it in my book.
I’m waiting to see your finds and LOVE your tour here. Did you enjoy a Pastis while there?
as if all of your other posts haven’t already given me enough reasons to want to go to Paris!!! the food looks sooo good and now I really can’t wait to see the flea market and shopping posts. 🙂
What an amazing trip and so wonderful that you were able to share it all with your daughter.My daughter is 9 and I have been sharing all of your Paris photo’s with her. Our dream is to visit France together when she finishes school. You have motivated us all the more.
Thank you!
Oh my, my mouth is watering. Love the bread, the chocolate, the macaroons – good thing I can’t consume calories through the computer screen!
I am so loving your posts on Paris.
I miss it so much so this is a wonderful daily fix to feel like I’m there.
Merci!
Heather, your pictures are amazing, it makes me feel like I’m right there!
Do you mind sharing the model of the camara you use?
Tnx!
I was going to say they would not let us take photos in the bakeries, yes, you have to be sneaky. You did a fabulous job capturing it.
Crepes, OMG, I think I ate one every day I was there! Sad but true. I’m lovin’ your macaroons, I brought a box home with me.
DELICIOUS.
Funny, my friend once told me the best Chinese food she ever had was in Paris. Go figure.
I am not a big fan of macarrons either, but love to visit Laduree just to admire the pretty decor, did you make it to Angeinas for hot chocolate? thick and sweet like melted chocolate.
Looks absolutely wonderful – wish I was there! 🙂
Once again, there is drool on my keyboard! Such yumminess. I don’t know how the French eat all that and stay so slim.
H~ I am eating a bowl of granola as I read this post. Now I am not satisfied as I need a huge eclair! Yum! Blessings, Kimberly
Sure! I use this camera:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/570162-REG/Nikon_25444_D700_SLR_Digital_Camera.html
But we also used our cell phone cameras. It’s hard to take a bad photo in Paris!
Angelinas had a long line out the door so we decided not to go. But I’ve heard their hot chocolate is amazing. Maybe next time!
I loved those Illy cups!
We didn’t try any of the licorice Pastis. We were too busy drinking cafe cremes. There’s no caffeine in Pastis! 😉
Oh do go! You two will have the trip of a lifetime!
such wonderful photos heather!
i feel the same about the macarons…maybe i have to develop a taste for them…LOL
i have enjoyed your posts very much!
blessings,
danielle
http://daniellemuller.typepad.com/
Thanks you for sharing your trip. I’m patiently waiting for the flea market photos!
Beautiful beautiful photo’s I can almost smell the goodness.
I’m waiting patiently….for more =)
How yummy! I am now fortified for the flea market!
Such a lovely post. Merci.
Your photos are amazing. If it is hard to take a bad pic in Paris, I deg need to load my stuff up and head over. That food! How do the French stay so slim?
http://www.mel-designs.typepad.com
I am so jealous of that little lemon tart… is that meringue?
Beautiful photos; thanks for sharing your trip!
I’m enjoying every photo and detail you’re sharing with us, Heather! Thank you! The last time I was in Paris I was 16 years old and totally loved every minute of it, but would love to go back and see it again. As an adult (who has such a soft spot for all things French) the expeience would be much different, but in a very good way I’m sure.
Thanks so much for sharing with us – can’t wait for the flea markets!!
Gorgeous photos! You make me want to take my little girl and Go!!
Thank you so much for sharing your photos. My family was in Paris last year but the time was far too short, so I have enjoyed looking and lusting after all the places we didn’t get to see.
Hope you don’t mind but I have saved one of your photos as my computer background for awhile?!
My daughter was in New York City about two weeks ago and I was thrilled to tell her that Laudree has opened a NY location. In line for 45 mins, she brought me 6 home to Texas. Even past the 3 day time line to enjoy, they were devine, especially the caramel sea salt. I have had a friend bring me some from Paris too. Never been to either myself. All your posts were yummy, positively!!
Make that divine..knew it looked wrong but guess it is late and I am tired….either way, GOOD!
Comments are closed.