The Madeleine

The Madeleine has been on my must visit list for a while now. In previous trip to Paris, I have not been able to fit it in. I wandered over on Monday to walk around and to try to recall why I was told to go. Once I saw the black and white awning of Fauchon, it was so very, very clear.

La Maison Fauchon


A gourmet dream. The food is art. The pastry, especially the eclairs, which are colorful and tantalizing. Amid the gold walls and beautiful food, I stayed for a lunch of carrot and orange juice and a sandwich of salmon and basil with butter. Lovely.

Fauchon, the patisserie and boulangerie. So black, white, gold and pink.


My lunch. It was delicious. The packaging is excessive, truly fitting to Fauchon.


More luxe food shops. Maille, the mustard company I love.


Hediard, an institution. This is a must for foodies. Everything you could want and more including teas, coffee, confiture, spices, salts, mustard, so much!