Amazing Pasta and Lasagna! Pesto was made to perfection and with their white sauvignn blanc it was…read morea great ending to a great day. Great little Italian place to come to after a quick visit to the Eiffel Tower.

Okay I am a pate, foir, and encrout slut...I will walk all over Paris for the best…read more Gilles Verot provides some of the finest Charcutier period! Three generations of providing this to the Parisians. Really unique Encrout concoctions ...some with Salmon etc. Grab some bread, a bottle of wine, and some items from here

Cher mais délicieux. La nouvelle organisation autour de la…read morecaisse n'est pas très pratique est ralonge la queue et l'attente La galette cochonade pendant la galette des rois est une tuerie, surtout réchauffée, et peut s'acheter à la part Les mini boudins blancs sont bons, mais ce aux morilles sont encore meilleurs Le pâté en croûte de Houdan est un peu décevant, car trop collant à l'intérieur. En général, les pâtés de la maison sont magnifiques. Le pâté en croûte de canard. Figues et foie gras est un pur délice bien que très cher. Le pain des amis qui s'achète au poids est aussi très bon. Une très belle maison que je recommande malgré le coût

I've lived in the 11th, 17th, 10th and now 2nd arrondisments and visited at least two butchers per…read moreneighborhood as well as the meat cases of innumerable Monoprixes, Casinos, Marché Us, and Franprixes. After all this experience, Tribolet is my go to butcher. First and foremost, the quality of the meat is excellent. I live down the street and see the daily delivery of whole carcasses. My husband is constantly saying things like, Where'd you get the lamb chops? They're fantastic! and This bacon is so gooooood! Secondly, they have a broad, comprehensive selection. Whole carcasses means that I can get the cut of meat for which I'm searching. Beef brisket for making corned beef? No problem! Wild game in season - rabbit, pig, pheasants, ducks, quail, etc. Charcuterie - poitrine fumée (bacon to Americans), boudin noir, saucisson sec, merguez, jamon, etc. Third, the service is patient, courteous and personable. I don't speak much French and they don't speak any English beyond chicken (I suppose due to all of the tourists who buy the poulet roti?), but even if it's painful and takes 3x as long, they'll patiently ask questions and pantomine until they understand what it is I'd like and how I'd like it. I also get complimented profusely for every new French word I use (talk about incentive!) I also appreciate that I can come in and tell them that I have no idea what to cook and they'll make suggestions of what to cook (often low cost options) AND give tips on how they'd prepare it. In other words, recipes! I've even gotten recommendations on what sides to serve. It's like taking a mini French cooking class. They're also quite skilled, so your meat is trimmed properly (no little bone chunks and enough fat for braising meats to really get tender). The fact that I can get really specific about how and how much I want something prepped saves me time in the kitchen. Finally, while some cuts are on the expensive side, some items can be cheaper than the lesser quality version at Monoprix. They also have a EUR4.80 roasted chicken that is just the right size for two people (quite small) with enough left over to make soup. That's the cheapest price I've seen for poulet roti on Montorgueil. Of special note: They stock specialty items for holidays - for example, turkeys & chapon at Christmas.

If you are a tourist on a budget or a local that wants to buy top quality Meat this is the place…read moreyou want to go to. Not only does he have an incredible line of prepared cut meat one could use for picnics but also if you want to cook in your place because you doing a B&B or something he has some of the finest cuts in the city. there's also a nice selection of terrine meats and pate products. He has everything from prime rib down to German style hot dogs and cold cuts period. He's a real butcher he's a nice gentleman and his assistant speaks a little bit of English. They had a couple of butcher's shops in the city and they could probably find you whatever you need. Here's a couple items he makes himself that are special and you should try them or at least ask him what they are. When I went there there is a layered potato project 30 bed and another one that was a sliced meat and Spice blend that was just heavenly. Very nice people I highly recommend them. like I said whether you have a picnic or you're planning a big dinner this is the place to search for your needs.

Do stop by Nicola's lovely wine shop when you are in Cabourg (and check out his gourmet shop next…read moredoor!). This is such a sweet little store with an amazing selection of French wine, spirits, and Calvados. Nicola also produces fine spirits and liqueurs that are hard to find elsewhere. And he is a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm! He answered all our questions and helped us make the perfect selection, even locating lovely little Calvados glasses for us. Cabourg is such a delightful little seaside town and Nicola's wine shop is amongst its gems.

From the owner: Le fils du pôvre is a Grocery store and a wine shop in Cabourg…read more We sell fine product from Normandy, France, We also sell products from italian and spanish terroirs.

Multi-level supermarket, department store, gift shop, liquor store, winery shop, bakery, cafe, meat…read moreshop, cheese shop, and duty-free shop for EVERYTHING French!! Clean, organized, chic, and very chill vibe. Totally overwhelmed by what is available, and it makes you think you should rent an apartment in Paris, shop here for cooking meals back at home, and not visit restaurants. Name it, they have it! Fruits, veggies, pastas, foie gras, rigglits, duck confit, meats, cheeses, confectioneries, canned goods, breads, wines, spirits, cookies, butter, creams, and the list goes on and on! Name an item, and there were at least 20 variations or varieties of that item! Brought back a suitcase of stuff! Was shopping for over 4 hours! Had coffee and lunch with wine while shopping. The experience was reminiscent of shopping at the huge Macy's department store on 5th Avenue in New York City, thanks to the dining options available while shopping. Must visit before departing the country.

Shall I compare thee to a California's Erewhon?…read more Y'all know I can be wowed by a fabulous grocery store. This one is surely opulent, but crowded out the wazoo. The North American section made me giggle. I grabbed some fancy French mustards and cookies to bring home for friends and family. Unsure if any locals actually come here or if it's ALL tourists. The layout was extremely confusing to me. Now, I'm sure there are some simply fantastic elements to this store that evaded me due to the sea of people inside. But, I think Erewhon had more going for it. Artistic, clean, bountiful displays of produce. More organization, better lighting, etc. I felt like I could actually see the products at Erewhon, whereas here I was fighting with a lot of noise.

Lived a couple of blocks away for two great years. Our mouths still water when we dream of their…read moresucculent chicken & roasted potatoes. We're back in town. Tour d'Argent can wait!

Hidden away in a tiny village south west of Rouen, Manoir des Saules is quite simply a stunning…read moreplace to stay and dine. Dinner began at 7pm. Far too early to dine in france, i thought to myself. By 11.30pm, having taken two walks around the grounds, we were still only on dessert. Eventually, shortly after midnight, we retreated to our room with the most amazing box of petits fours, and pots of tea. had i know how many petits four were on offer, i probably wouldn't have ordered desert. Which would have been a shame, as it, like everything else, was stunning. Somehow, i found my way to breakfast at 9am.. again, totally wonderful. A more consistent water heating system for the showers would be good, otherwise this place is pretty darned perfect- they even valet my car, inside and out overnight :)

From the owner: Relais & Châteaux Au coeur de la campagne normande, le Manoir propose de multiples activités à ses…read moreconvives allant du golf, au canoë, à l'équitation. Ici, vous pouvez profiter du charme de l'architecture typique de la demeure avec ses colombages, mais aussi du jardin à la française et du potager. La décoration intérieure invite au repos et à la détente. Les mets proposés par le Chef sont raffinés et de grande qualité. Les ingrédients sont réunis pour réussir un séjour d'affaires ou d'agréments.