Cookies are not something you would typically associate with being in France, but these delectable…read moremorsels were a bit on the small size but worth every bite. Be warned: One is not enough. Don't say I didn't warn you

"Les meilleurs cookies du monde?" I think that was quite a claim. I was a bit disappointed, to be…read morehonest. Given that I have an endoscopy at Christmas time to evaluate whether or not I am going to be able to get gluten free food on prescription, I need to eat from gluten from now until then. Despite being apprehensive about all the tummy troubles I may encounter, I have to admit that I am also looking forward to eat a few of my old favourites, and try some of the local cuisine which would have previously been off limits. So, first thing I eat with gluten turns out to be a croissant. The second thing-cookies. I was walking through Grenoble, tired and low on sugar, when I spotted this cute little shop which specialises in cookies, but also sells a few scones and brownies. I really love places which specialise in a certain product, it usually means that the quality is very good. So I went in, felt a little overwhelmed by the choice of cookies available, and eventually settled for: One dark chocolate and ginger, one white chocolate and citron, one salted caramel. The cookies are disappointingly small if you consider the price, each little mouthful costing 1.10 euros. That's the kind of money I would expect to pay for a refined little macaroon with pistachio cream, not a rustic cookie. Nevertheless, I bought it. Surely it's worth a try? I bought the cookies home, had the white chocolate as an afternoon snack, the other two as a pudding after dinner... I must say, I was disappointed by the stodgy consistency, lack of chocolate and mild flavour. I expected a real bite in the dark chocolate and ginger, but it was surprisingly dry and quite lacking. The white chocolate tasted strongly of citron, but I couldn't taste the white chocolate. The salted caramel was quite nice, still stodgy, but okay really. Not worth the price though. I doubt I will be returning to Adélaide cookies, not when there are so many other lovely places in town which serve up gourmet patisseries, cookies which are loaded with chocolate and satisfying crepes. If you want the best cookies in the world, I would recommend going elsewhere...

From the owner: Le matin, petit-déjeuner complet... Le midi, restauration…read morefraîche et légère... L'après-midi, glaces, goûter et rafraîchissements... Le soir, "apéros" dînatoires, cocktails... Nous sommes installés sur une place sans voiture, un grand parking souterrain avec accès direct est à votre disposition (1ère heure gratuite) Notre jeune et sympathique équipe sera heureuse de vous accueillir.

Walking into this shop is like stepping into a quality tea shop in China. This ambiance is created…read moreby the tranquil music, the big white containers which as Agathe suggests, give the idea of purity. There is a place to taste tea towards the back of the shop, and the oak table and rustic chairs give the sensation that one is going "back to their roots". I started to look down the tea menu, and was overwhelmed. There were prodominantly teas from China and Japan, black, white and green teas at the centre stage. You pay for the tea in grams, and the the price per 100g is displayed to the right of each tea. Some of the teas were almost as expensive as gold, at up to 110 euros. Though tea purists will find some very good and rare tea varieties here, day-to-day teas like earl grey can be purchased for 4.90 euros per 100g. The likelihood is though that it will be the best earl grey available. After much consideration I went for a 50g serving of Chinese Sencha Shokai and a 25g serving of Genmaicha 1. Though I haven't yet tried Genmaicha 1, the fragrance which leaked from the box was sweet and refined. I have been drinking a small cup of the Sencha at breakfast for the last few days, and it has been a pleasure to drink: not in the slightest bit bitter, a clear light green colour, transparent, an implaceable sweetness and delicateness. I will be back to sample more green and white teas, and perhaps the "tchai".

From the owner: Laissez-vous tenter ! Allez-y et n'hésitez pas à goûter tout ce qu'il vous fait envie. Les…read morepâtisseries comme le thé y sont délicieux. Ce salon de thé vaut vraiment le détour : sa décoration est authentique et originale, quant à son ambiance, elle est unique ! Assis dans une pièce où mobilier des années 50-60 et objets de décoration orientaux se côtoient, vous siroterez votre thé brûlant accompagné par de douces mélodies de jazz ou de classique que le patron affectionne tant.

From the owner: un Salon pour déjeuner A Propos cuisine au gré des saisons et de l'humeur du jour, le plus possible…read moreavec des produits de la région et bio ! Le salon de thé est ouvert tous les aprés-midi, les thés viennent des "Jardins de l'Hermitage" de Valence, vous y trouverez également l'excellent chocolat Pralus de Roanne et les glaces Gonzalez ! Les murs de l'établissement sont prêtés aux artistes locaux.