Our afternoon plan was a foodie tour of the south Marais.
Of course we had to do a quick stop for a little lunch before the tour.
The tour was not only very well done, but our guide was also very informative about the area and its history.
We learned that ‘Marais’ means swamp, and also some very sad things about the history and persecution of Jews here.
After the tour, on out walk home, found another hang-out and had a great time there as well.
Our last afternoon in Paris for this trip was a great success!
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/athlete/safiatou-acquaviva_1922434
Our wonderful tour guide for this adventure is very well versed. Not only is she involved in cook books, but she also has a wine certification. It became even more obvious as the tour progressed.
What makes this shop unique is that not only is the cacao from a specific region, but it is also from only one specific farm within that region.
And to note, maybe the best macarons ever!
He is famous for his love of traveling, and then he brings all those flavors back to make ice cream.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hector_Guimard
The shop is amazing. At the bottom right of the photo are five cheeses in the shape and colors of the Olympic rings. A homage from him.
We learned the ‘correct’ way to cut the cheese. It seems everybody must get an edge and a center piece. Who knew!
More random facts: Goat cheese came in little round balls because it was easier for the laborers to stuff them in their pockets when working in the fields.
Nearly all the cows in Normandy, the best cheese and butter region of France, came from Wisconsin after the Second World War as part of the rebuilding.
https://parisbymouth.com
Bonne soirée, Paris!