G. DETOU
THE TEMPLE FOR CULINARY ENTHUSIASTS
When it comes to finding inspiration in the kitchen, there is one place I love more than anything: G. Detou, in Paris.
For me, it is not simply a shop, it is a sensory journey, a place where each aisle tells a story and where you rediscover the taste of time gone by and grandmother’s secrets.
As soon as you step through the door, you are immersed in the intense scent of pure cocoa, ancient flours and rare spices, which immediately awaken childhood memories and creative desires. Each product seems carefully chosen to meet the needs of professional chefs, while remaining accessible to cooking enthusiasts like me.
What makes G. Detou unique:
- Rare ingredients found nowhere else: special flours, flavored sugars, unique chocolate chips, exotic dried fruits and rare spices that cannot be found in traditional supermarkets.
- Exceptional products for pastry and chocolate making: single-origin pure chocolates, house-made pralinés, fruit or hazelnut powders carefully selected.
- A place of creative inspiration: each aisle is an invitation to test new combinations, to rediscover old recipes or to invent your own treats.
What I love most about this shop is this blend of technique and poetry: the professional rigor of quality ingredients blends with the magic of flavors, exactly like in the universe of Paresse Paris, where every gesture and every material tells a story. Shopping here means taking the time to cook as in the past, rediscovering the pleasure of simple gestures, those that give the charm to our grandmothers’ recipes, and giving every moment in the kitchen a taste of rediscovered happiness.
For me, G. Detou is not only a shop, it is a laboratory of memories and inspiration, a place where creativity blends with nostalgia and where every ingredient becomes an ally to create moments of happiness and sharing.
Address: 58 Rue Tiquetonne, 75002 Paris
LES DÉLICES D’ORIENT
A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE FLAVORS OF THE ORIENT
Sometimes, cooking becomes a true sensory journey, and for me, Les Délices d’Orient, on rue Emile Zola in Paris, is one of the best starting points. Stepping into this grocery store means opening the door to a small fragrant world, where each shelf reveals a culinary treasure and where the aromas evoke memories of travel and ancestral traditions.
A unique and authentic universe
- Rare spices and traditional blends: turmeric, saffron, sumac, zaatar… intense fragrances that awaken dishes and carry the imagination away.
- Exceptional products: delicately selected dried fruits, pistachios, cashews, almonds, dates and dried figs that seem straight out of a Middle Eastern market.
- Artisanal sweets: baklavas, loukoums, halva… prepared according to recipes passed down from generation to generation.
A place where time regains its gentleness
What touches me most about Les Délices d’Orient is this blend of ancient know-how and generosity, which recalls the charm of grandmother’s recipes and the pleasure of simple gestures. Shopping here means taking the time to choose, to smell, to taste, and to rediscover what I love in the Paresse Paris universe: the beauty of things made with care and the emotion of suspended moments.
Each visit is an invitation to cook with heart, to experiment with rare flavors, and to share moments of conviviality and happiness around a dish or a dessert.
Address: 52 Av. Emile Zola, 75015 Paris
LE CREUSET
THE EXPERTISE OF COOKING WITH EXPERTISE AND ELEGANCE
Sometimes, cooking becomes a sensory ritual, and for me, Le Creuset, with its Les Forgés range, embodies this perfect encounter between technique, tradition, and the beauty of objects. Entering the boutique means discovering a universe where each utensil tells a story, where precisely worked metal becomes an ally to enhance ingredients.
An exceptional mastery of materials
- High-quality forged steel: each pan and each saucepan is designed for perfect heat distribution, guaranteeing even and precise cooking. No more coatings that stick!
- Careful finish: elegant surfaces, soft to the touch, resistant to repeated use, which retain their beauty over time.
- Ergonomic design: comfortable handles and studied shapes to facilitate each gesture in the kitchen.
A link with time and know-how.
What fascinates me about Le Creuset is this marriage of tradition and innovation, exactly like in the world of Paresse Paris. Each piece reminds me that cooking can become a suspended moment, an instant where the simple gesture of turning a piece of meat or mixing a sauce becomes a true pleasure, almost a ritual.
The Les Forgés range invites one to take the time to cook with precision and elegance, to rediscover the beauty of simple gestures, and to make each dish a delicious memory. As with Paresse Paris, everything is a question of details, of noble materials and thoughtful gestures, so that each moment in the kitchen becomes a moment of happiness and sharing.
I am also a fan of their enameled cast-iron cocottes… A must-have!
Address: 14 Rue Tronchet, 75008 Paris
MARCHÉ DE L'AVENUE DE SAXE
A GOURMET MEETING
Going to the market remains an essential ritual for me. It is an endless source of inspiration; it is what will decide the recipes to come and, beyond that, moments of happiness and sharing around a good meal!
There are many markets in Paris. I am particularly fond of the one on avenue d’Iéna, the Aligre market, and also the one in Neuilly-sur-Seine. However, nothing compares to the market on avenue de Saxe, which offers an exceptional setting at the foot of the Iron Lady!
Located on the central median of avenue de Saxe, between place de Breteuil and rue de Sèvres, the avenue de Saxe market, also known as the Saxe-Breteuil market, is a must for lovers of fresh, high-quality produce. This open-air market, bordered by the École Militaire and the headquarters of UNESCO, offers an authentic experience just a few steps from the Eiffel Tower.
Hours and access
- Opening days: Thursday and Saturday
- Hours: from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Address: Avenue de Saxe, 75007 Paris
Whether you are a food enthusiast, a lover of local products, or simply looking for a pleasant walk, the avenue de Saxe market is an unmissable stop during your visit to Paris.
