It was clean and bright and had everything I needed including breakfast, and was only a block from…read moremy hotel, when I stayed there. The service was always polite and a bit surprised that they were getting tourist trade. Shopping there was probably one of the most Parisian things I did.

A small little French grocer that was right outside my hotel. The selection is not as big, but it…read morewas convenient for us to just pop down for things we didn't have. We only really used this grocer toward the beginning of the trip when we weren't yet familiar with our surroundings. If you venture out about 5 minutes, there's a large Carrefour Market with better selection. They have most things a groceries store would carry, just less selection; fruits, cereal, cookies, bread, cheese, milk, laundry detergent, snacks etc. Funny note: I went to the 8 à Huit after having gone to pick up a coffee from McDonald's. I put down my coffee cup to get money, and the cashier/owner picked up my cup and tried to scan it, and then consequently spilled half my coffee. I guess it was more frustrating than anything - have you seen me without my morning caffeine fix? Not pretty!

European grocery stores are always above the ones in the states, but this store was awesome! It's…read moreconnected to a hotel so if you're staying there it's super easy to go down and grab something to eat/drink. The produce is beautiful!!! All super bright, super fresh looking and full of items I've never even heard of. They have a full refrigerated section full of meats and cheeses and olives for all your charcuterie board needs. They also have an EXTENSIVE wine and champagne collection. They also sell liquor if you're looking for that. It's not just a few items it's 100s of alcoholic beverages for you to choose between. They also have household products and self care items as well. This really is a one stop shop if you're in the area. It's super clean and very organized which I appreciate. They do take card and as always bring your own bag!

A great food hall, on par with what one would expect to find in a great shopping center in any…read moreworld class city of the EU. Seemed much more compact and "efficient" than other I have seen in the past. A heavier emphasis on Artisan chocolates and Macaroons, made me feel like I was in a "tourist zone" instead of a posh neighborhood in Central Paris. The products were beautiful and merchandised in such a way, it seemed like a Tiffany shop, but for food, instead of jewelry. Worth a visit for sure...

Every city one should always visit the markets (whether local or more global) to get a glimpse of…read morewhat people like to eat, drink, and snack. Carrefour out ubiquitous over Italy and they carry unique items and more global things.

Carrefour was a our go to market during our stay in Paris. It doesn't look like much but I found a…read morelot of good deals here ranging from bottled wine that I took back home, to fresh squeezed orange juice (no really, they place oranges on to the machine and it makes OJ for you instantly!) to great prices on food items. I absolutely loved that they sell a wide variety of mini sized champagne bottles starting at 2 euro. We'd pop em in the fridge and during mid- day breaks we'd sip champagne and stare out the apartment balcony before taking off into the city again. The eggs we bought to make omelettes with in the mornings were so very fresh, and everything we bought here seemed to be a good quality product. Also, if you appreciate a good, strong cup of coffee, check out a brand called "Cafe Carte Noir" it'll change your life.

This sweet little grocery store was the first store I went to when I first arrived in Paris since…read moreit couldn't be more conveniently located than right across the tiny street from my hostel. It is in my heart because it has everything I could ever want in such a small storefront. It has a salad bar with a wide variety of veggies and other goodies to create your favorite salad to take away. Plus, they have a solid produce section. They have a variety of dairy milk alternatives and they have quite the variety of yogurts, as far as what kind of milk you're looking for. For example, dairy, goat, sheep, low-fat, full-fat, with a particular fruit. They have so much more including non-food products such as toiletries and miscellaneous hardware stuff. Everyone is really friendly encouraging you to work on learning French.

While we visited Paris we stayed a few days by Sacred Heart and this store is near the main street…read morewhere you can find plenty of restaurants and shops. The store is convenient since they do open early and close fairly late. They have plenty of things and since they have two floors of space you can find almost everything you need on your vacation. We bought from toothpaste, bread, jam, water, and much more. It was an easy checkout and we came back several times. Prices are good and the store is clean. If you are in the area this place is easy to shop in and you can pay cash or credit card.

"I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not." - Coco Chanel…read more Bonjour! Oui, oui there are grocery stores in Paris, not only Michelin restaurants and fancy cafés! One such grocery store is Franprix. It carries everything you need to cook that homemade meal (popular during quarantine life *sigh*), lots of fresh fruit and a myriad of affordable juices! Beer and Champagne too, Coco! Sure, we need food for sustenance, but damn, make sure it taste amazing! So when in Paris, and missing Trader Joe's or Sprouts (like Yelp friend, Linh describes), Franprix is your Parisian answer. On my visits I especially love the nice help-yourself bakery if I'm craving croissants, baguettes, etc. and on the run! Franprix is owned by my French friend Fran C. Haha inside joke! Kidding aside it's a French grocery chain located all over Paris. Founded back in the 1950's. So my French friends must be doing something right;) This particular location is just blocks from La Eiffel Tower, but really it's everywhere across metropolitan Paris. In the end, I recommend Franprix to anyone looking for a quick healthy bite or a quenching drink after a long walk to-and-fro the museums. It's grocery store affordable and the European staff very friendly (most bilingual: French, English). Trés Trader Joelie for the win!

Fran prix is the local market that is similar to Sprouts or Trader Joe's. We found this market a…read morefew blocks from our hotel. It's so convenient because they carry all the essentials: fresh baguettes, pastries, salad bar, hot prepared lunch boxes and produce etc. My favorite is the orange juice machine. You can press your own fresh orange juice. They also have a pomegranate juicer. Such a bright idea and a healthy alternative to bottled juices. The croissants are my daily morning staple. So delicious and baked fresh. This small market comes in handy when you need to grab a quick breakfast or lunch item. There are a few bar stools if you want to eat your food there. This market offers a one stop shop for those on the go. The self check out lanes makes it easier as well. You can even select English for ease of use. The store accepts euros at certain machines and credit cards. I'm glad we had this market nearby. I've seen this chain market in the surrounding areas.

A normal grocery store. Good selection of snacks, drinks, bread, cheese…read more Time at the cash was ok. It's on this street that winds down and in the distance you can see the eiffel tower!

I was walking home towards the Canal, towards a favorite Portuguese bakery. It was around noon on…read morea Sunday, and I was dressed in my best, walking down the street after Mass. I was accosted by a young man of the delinquent, possibly homeless variety, who wanted to know if I spoke French and if I could help him have something to eat. My father taught me through example when I was young that if you can offer someone food directly that it was always better than only entrusting them with money, and so, I told him that I did speak French, and given that we were across the street from this Carrefour, I said okay. He went first to the premade food isle. He had pointed out his friend near the entrance as we strode in. His friend waved and was nursing a Heineken. I ignored this and focused on getting him something to eat and moving on. He picked up a couple ready made pastas (that could be eaten cold - they had no microwave out there on the street), some chocolate mousse (even the destitute have taste here in France) and two small lemonades. As I pulled out the money at the cash register to pay, the tight-lipped cashier quickly scanning the items, telling me everything I needed to know about this guy's song and dance by her body language, he had the audacity to ask for some money too. I told him no, politely, and as he continued to press, I waved goodbye and headed out onto the street. Was my good deed ruined? No. I'm sure that he did need food, and that he and his friend would have their hunger sated for at least a while. And I was a bit wiser for the experience, in a number of ways.

Neighborhood Grocery Store near our hotel. This store has a good selection of merchandise,…read moreespecially considering the size. We were able to buy some fresh fruit, water and snacks

Franprix shaped up to be one my favorites on our Paris Olympics trip. I know it's a little strange…read moreto say a large convenience store is your favorite, but I went every day : ) Their service is great. Every checkout person was friendly and fast. This chain is sort of a convenience store, sort of a small urban grocery store. The food, especially their store brand and prepared foods tasted great and the prices were VERY good. If you go, definitely try their prepared chicken with potatoes. Store brand frozen macarons are also incredibly tasty.

Stores like this always have less employees in the store to help everyone. First pic, the chips…read moretaste ok. It taste healthy and not that much flavor since it is wheat ingredients. The Gaufrettes Fourrees was good, chocolate flavor that is inbetween dark and milk chocolate (not too much to handle). The juice taste close to water with a hint of strawberry, not sweet and if you hate sugar this might be good for you. Chocolat blanc & cranberries cookies is medium crunch and sweet, I like not love.