Petite Coterie: Gastronomic Shopping Heaven

Welcome to Le Madeleine of Paris. A boutique culinary haven for foodies, curious tourists, and great appreciators of the absolute BEST.

Specialty store of mustard and vinegar! And that's it!

Aha, yes, me.

I felt realllly awk taking photos inside because it looks like a museum.

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That's Zack, he ran into to me near the Bastille metro stop. When I told him of my solo adventure to check out the Madeleine, he eagerly asked to join me on this adventure.

I didn't buy anything at Maille this time around, but you can be sure I'll be back for gifts! And now... onto FAUCHON:

Breathtakingly beautiful. Patisseries, boulangerie, cafe in one.

SEAN! Bacon quiche in the window!

So many macaroons... Like little jewels.

Ah yes... Forced to withdraw cash moneys in order to enjoy the fruits of our discoveries.

OMG it's like a dream full of dancing eclairs!

We each paid for one 6 Euro pastry and split 'em both!

Some sort of chocolate mousse cake on a cookie covered in perfect unmarred chocolate, and the "Millefeuille" pastry that I grabbed, a light-tasting layered cream-filled taste of clouds.

Zack's first bite. Poor little mousse didn't stand a chance.

For some reason, looking particularly nappy, but happy to be eating sweets!

Annihilation.

Kablooey!

Just around the corner was another part of Fauchon that was even bigger and more beautiful. Chocolaterie, coffee, tea, wine bar downstairs, another cafe upstairs, cans, tins and walls of foie gras...

An entire area just for candied fruits.

Candy.

Asian tourists.

SEAN look! A wall of Foie Gras!!!

So 'spensive.

Tada! I randomly spotted this store: Pierre Oteiza, Salaisons artisanales du pays Basque! Hanging salamis, meats and specialty cheeses. Cans and cans of foie gras, encore!

Tried some of the taster salami they had out, delish, and took a card because I'll definitely be back. Living in Paris is all about popping into random stores and discovering newfound gems by accident.