1 - L'arbre à café
Perfect moment:
The morning ahead of you, an empty shopping basket, and an irresistible urge to start with a good cup of coffee.
Why we love it:
A pioneer in specialty coffee, a cozy all-wood interior, sunlight streaming through the window, watching the first passersby cross the street.
What to order:
An espresso, of course
2 - Bakery - Terroirs d’avenir
Perfect time to visit:
After your morning coffee, for a butter croissant. Or for the sourdough bread that won’t even last three days at home.
Why we love it:
Poulard, Barbu du Roussillon, Rouge de Bordeaux, or Khorasan—do those names ring a bell? These are the heirloom grains and wheat varieties that the bakery showcases in its products. Even the butter in their pastries comes from their own dairy!
Must-try:
Le Pain du Nil, a long-fermented loaf.
3 - Primeurs - Terroirs d’avenir
The perfect time:
Your shopping basket isn’t too heavy yet—it’s time to let a few leeks or artichokes peek out.
Why we love it:
For its variety of fruits and vegetables, and for the greengrocers who highlight the work of market gardeners, from harvest to the stove.
What to pick up:
Follow the season and your heart: wild asparagus in the spring, tomatoes in the summer, late-season radicchio in the fall, and various squashes in the winter!
4 - Cheese - Terroirs d'avenir
Perfect for:
You’ve been invited to a cheese party, or you already know you’re going solo tonight—this platter is just for you.
Why we love it:
Cheeses from farms where the animals graze in pastures, terroirs that are celebrated, and selections that follow the seasons and the cycles of milk!
What to choose:
You’ll be spoiled for choice, but to really impress, we recommend La Bergère du Soir—a delicate Swiss sheep’s milk cheese marbled with black garlic.
5 - Fish shop - Terroirs d’avenir
The perfect time to visit:
When you need to reminisce about the smell of the ocean, your last summer vacation, and that fish you ate right on the beach.
Why we love it:
Fish, too, has its own seasons and sustainability. Here, you won’t find overfished species on the fish counter; instead, they highlight local gems and avoid farmed fish (except for trout).
What to order:
Banka trout or Mont Saint-Michel bouchot mussels.
6 - Butcher Shop - Terroirs d’avenir
Perfect for:
When your non-vegetarian parents are coming over for dinner tonight, or when you’re having your weekly craving for meat
Why we love it:
Out of respect for the animal, the butchers work with whole carcasses, from the finest cuts to the offal. The meat comes from free-range animals raised on non-GMO feed.
What to try:
Sample some heritage breeds, from Gasconne beef to Coucou chickens
7 - Frenchie (3 locations)
Perfect occasion:
Dinner under the stars (Michelin-starred), for two, solo, for lunch, or a romantic evening out. Picking up a last-minute bottle because you completely forgot.
Why we love it:
For its Michelin star and its cuisine rooted in classic French traditions with a twist of international flavors, its plating that balances precision with generosity, its wine cellar stocked with excellent bottles, and its bistronomic bistro.
What to order:
The tasting menus that surprise and take you on a culinary journey around the world
8 - Plaq
Perfect moment:
To boost your blood sugar after a long day, when you’re craving ice cream in the middle of summer, or as an impromptu gift in the form of a beautifully wrapped chocolate bar.
Why we love it:
Its impeccable bean-to-bar sourcing, its creations that shake up the overly traditional world of chocolate, its boutique that looks like a modern jewelry store, and above all: the nostalgic scent of chocolate that fills the entire room.
Must-try:
The bar filled with Kalamata black olive paste.
9 - Foodi Jia-Ba-Buay
The perfect time to visit:
When you’re itching to escape Paris for an evening, driven by a curiosity to discover Taiwanese cuisine.
Why we love it:
Chef Virginia Chuang serves up traditional cuisine with a few modern twists in a cozy, natural setting. The dishes are flavorful, vibrant, and colorful, showcasing a cuisine rarely seen in the French capital!
Must-try dishes:
The gua bao with braised pork, mustard greens, cilantro, and roasted peanuts; the Lu Rou Fan
—rice with braised ground pork, egg, and five-spice powder; or the Niu Rou Mien, a beef noodle soup. All served with a cup of natural Taiwanese tea.
