Eating Cheap In Paris
Paris is undoubtedly a gastronome’s paradise. Here you will find not just authentic French delights but also a mind boggling variety of delicacies and goodies. You can treat yourself to cassoulette d’escargot, fromage frais and marquise au chocolat in a classy restaurant like Astier or Aux Lyonnais. Or, you can try the chicken shawarma in the Gyros of Saint Michel. Paris, not surprisingly, is also home to the most expensive restaurants in the world, and if you are considering booking them then I have a few good hostels paris to recommend to make up for it in your vacation budget. Hence, it is a good idea to find some ways to enjoy inexpensive but delicious fare.
One of the best ways of eating cheap is to get a picnic basket and head for one of the many beautiful parks in Paris. In this way, you will be able to explore the city, take in the lovely sights and sounds, and also eat well. You can fill your basket with ready-to-eat food like bread, cheese, pastries, saucisson, pates, or crudités. And, remember to take a bottle of good wine to wash down the tasty morsels. One very good picnic spot is the Quai Saint Bernard, along the river Seine.
In Paris, you will find a large number of excellent patisseries. They have a wonderful selection of delectable items that are not too costly. French artists thrive on the cheap baguettes that are ubiquitous. Baguettes come in different varieties and though they are not eaten alone, they certainly are filling.
You can try the tasty macarons and viennoises from these pastry shops. Macarons are almond-based cookies with a creamy middle and viennoises are bread with chocolate chips. These are classic French sweets and can be purchased for less than two Euros. Some of the finest pastry shops in Paris are Jean-Charles Rochoux, Au Grand Richelieu, and the Rose Bakery.
To eat in swanky restaurants is part of the experience of Paris. You must of course savor the creations of super chefs like Alain Passard or Pierre Gagnaire. However, you can also easily enjoy food that is wholesome, delicious, reasonably priced, and readily available.
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