One of my favorite things to do is visit a grocery store no matter what country I am in. Thanks for another great video.

Don’t forget to purchase a shopping bag at the register. They are unique, extremely strong and literally last forever! Quite the conversation piece at your local market, stateside as well!

@georginamount3013

Жыл бұрын

also great souvenirs

@stevenbarnes8238

7 ай бұрын

My wife still uses ours from 2015 and 2018. Super cheap too.

@laurawilliams2790

4 ай бұрын

"Le sac", the macrame type, is esp. great because it can be rolled up and carried in a purse in case you need it for random purchases when you're out and about.

When in France, Carrefour and Monoprix are my favourite stores. The quality of the food is flawless. I had to smile when Antoine mentioned the Carambar caramel, my favourite when I was a child and now my eldest grandson's. Love your videos

Food shopping is one of the highlights of any French holiday and I always fill up my car with groceries before I get the ferry back to England.

Eiffel Tower pasta!! 😊 I loved the French supermarkets. My husband found a bottle of wine for 20 euros that cost $220 at home! The Nutella filled biscuits (cookies) are fabulous. Many Americans might be surprised at having to bring your own bag and bagging your own stuff. Oh , I almost forgot ~ the flavored plant based “milk” 😋 banana 🍌 , extra super Almond flavor ( marzipan) Delicious! Black current juice! So many fun things to try that we don’t have in the states. 🇫🇷

@laurawilliams2790

4 ай бұрын

I found a $2 bottle of Merlot that was a thousand percent better than ANY Merlot in the U.S. I've never had bad wine in France. In the States, it's often hit or miss.

baking soda is called bicarbonate de soude found in the cleaning aisle, instant yeast is levure boulangère and baking powder is levure chimique both found in the baking section

For those wondering about the dairy selection in France, it's a lot more nuanced that shown in this video. If you are from north America, there is this type of dairy product that says UHT on it, those are the shelf stable before opening dairy items because they are extremely high temperature pasteurized. Again for those from North America, those items are only good for hot things like coffee, tea, hot chocolate, making other desserts or cooking where heat will be added to it. For anything more on the cold side any UHT dairy product is going to be absolutely disgusting to anyone that is more used to "fresh" dairy products, it'll taste burnt, so be aware of that. You can buy fresh dairy products like cream and milk in the refrigerated section (she said they won't have them in the video, but they do, they exist, in both cow and sheep milk, every store will have them, don't worry) but you won't find a huge selection of them, and it'll usually only be 1% (demi-ecreme) or whole (entier), skim milk (ecreme) is only ever sold in the UHT version. As for creme, this is where it can be the most complicated. There many different types, there are UHT versions of everything, so be careful, just because the package says "creme" does not mean it'll be the cream you're thinking of. Creme legere will be more like "half n half" that most North Americans are used to, yes, but it isn't 30% butter fat, nor is creme entier at 30%, if you want good heavy whipping cream (or double cream I guess it the UK word), you want "creme fleurette", if you are intending to whip it it must have a fat content of over 30% butter fat (on the back label this will read as "matières grasses") and it CAN NOT be UHT in any way or it won't whip up, if for some reason you end up with a cream that is UHT or not at least 30% butter fat, there is a stabilizer you can buy called called either chantifix or fix-chanti or cremefix, they're all the same and most french people use it because they almost always will have the UHT stuff and don't know about the not UHT rule for whipping, lol. Anyways, I know this is long and most people just visiting for a couple of weeks won't care about this but you'd be surprised how often someone has visited and met people and said "oh, let me make you something for our picnic yadayada for thanking you" and you ask for items but then your recipe that ALWAYS worked in North America jsut falls flat, lol, wanna know how many times I've seen this happen, lol, sooooo many times, lol. Also, cream cheese does in fact exist in France, but if you ask any French person they will have no idea what in the hell you're talking about, lol, ask for Philadelphia, just that, not even cheese after, just say something like "Est-ce qu'óu je peux trouver Philadelphia?" or something like that while in the dairy section and they will know exactly what you need, also most if not all plain fromage tartiner can double for cream cheese though it's not exactly the same.

@honeyrococo

11 ай бұрын

@emiliecoats this was a great comment. When I first got to France the dairy was the most perplexing thing! Now I use St Moret instead of Philadelphia 😊

@laurawilliams2790

4 ай бұрын

Great info! Merci!

@blaircalvin5025

9 күн бұрын

Great information. Merci beaucoup.

Freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast at Monoprix is excellent.

We shopped at a Carrefour supermarket near Gare de Lyon and had no issues. Also went to a pharmacy for medication and no problems.

We went to a grocery store close to our hotel by the arc De triomphe We got a bottle of rose for 2.5 euros. Magnificent

At the airport now… waiting to board our flight to Paris. 🎉🎉Thanks for the “food souvenir” idea.

@spannaspinna

Жыл бұрын

Some people go to japan just to buy souvenir kit Kats

L-O-V-E Monoprix (purchased my grandchild's organic layette and toddler clothes there and now the sibling reaps the benefits. For me? I still wear here in California, the skirt and sweater I purchased in 2002 and 2012 respectively). Thanks for the content!

For Americans in France if you’re looking for buttermilk look for lait fermenté in the refrigerated dairies section

If you're going to try to speak French, and purchasing ground coffee, first look up how to conjugate "moudre." It is one of the must frustratingly irregular French verbs. (You want "café moulu.")

I remember the first time I went into a grocery store in Paris looking for eggs. In the US, these are refrigerated. Not so in Europe. I was trying to imitate a chicken when the store employee said: "oeuf?" and walked me to the aisle where they were kept. Things are different outside the US and finding the differences is fun!

@yaowsers77

Жыл бұрын

when in doubt, sound it out!

@searchingfortruth5995

Жыл бұрын

Why are the eggs not refrigerated?

@yaowsers77

Жыл бұрын

@@searchingfortruth5995 They don't pasteurize their eggs. Fresh eggs have a layer of protection against bacteria. Once you pasteurize eggs, that layer is gone. People who grown their own chickens and gather the eggs here in the US also don't refrigerate their eggs unless they can't use them in a reasonable amount of time.

@sheila771

Жыл бұрын

We danced the same chicken dance 😂😂😂

@Nevyn42

Жыл бұрын

@@yaowsers77 it’s not pasteurization. US/Canadian eggs are washed and European eggs are not.

Fleur de sel from the supermarket comes in pretty containers and make great gifts. I'll be on the lookout for different flavored potato chips next time - that always makes a fun souvenir. Thanks!

@t7147

Жыл бұрын

I also bring back Fleur de sel for my friends! People really love them.

@livinlikelocals

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Thanks for your videos. We find them so informative. My family and I are planning a trip to Paris this summer to celebrate two milestone birthdays and we can't wait to see this all in person and to put your great tips to use! Love your videos!

Best bras I’ve ever purchased were from Geant Hypermarche in Mandelieu. Next summer, I’m buying more!

Great help! On point up to the smallest details, incredible dedication... thank you for all of these! ❤

Try the yogurt in France. It’s lovely.

I don't know if people really find grocery shopping in a foreign country daunting, nor do they expect to find the same things as at home. I think exploring foreign grocery stores is a fun adventure for most.

Wonderful video- very helpful. Thank you for thinking about practical, real life situations. We appreciate you!

I loved going to the grocery store in Paris and finding some delicious souvenirs.

I've been waiting for this one. Thank you so much, this was really helpful!

Love, loved this video! One of favorite pastimes in Paris. Thank you for sharing. I forwarded this to my friend, Nate, who also loves Paris and grocery shopping there.

you guys are a lot of fun...since watching your videos,I ve started to love France,which really wasn t my thing in the past..so I m actually looking forward to visiting Paris one day...gotta brush up my french speaking and writing skills lol....thank you for all you do and best wishes!

Loved this! I'm planning to move to the Nice/Antibes area in the new year and just love to see what my new everyday life will be like. I'm going to have to control myself in some of those aisles!! I want to try ALL THE HARIBO! haha Thanks for a fun video!

Just wanted to say thanks for the videos. I really enjoy them. They bring back memories of when I lived in France. I hope to get back soon. Merci et Bonne journee.

Loved the stores! Fresh fruits and veggies! Fresh squeezed orange juice! The items are wonderful. Also nice cookies and chocolates and cheeses! Thank you!

There some fresh milk near the butter or cream. Pick the red cap milk, it’s better.

Very interesting to note how one has to weigh the produce and put a tag on it before going to the cashier. I never even thought of going to a grocery store in Paris but tried one in Aix and that was a lot of fun. :)

@SherylsAerials

Жыл бұрын

Same in Florence. I always buy a reusable bag there as well. Great souvenir.

Love the channel!! But I have to agree, I struggled as an American trying to work my way through the grocery isles in Paris. I mean the set up is just different from what I'm accustomed to here in the states. But I met a really nice French sales associate at the supermarket I visited; she was very generous and patient in taking my questions on where to find certain items. At times if I was unsure of certain ingredients on the label due to the language, I asked her. Lovely lady! Lol and if you know me, I hate searching for things I didn't put away, it wears my patience very thin

So excited to have found your channel! I leave for Paris next month.

Love your channel! Thanks for all the great tips for visiting Paris.😊

Great video, thanks! 👍😀

The other times in Paris I remember buying food was easy. This video reminded me. Your vids are slowly helping to bring it all back. Cheers from 🇦🇺

I enjoyed this videos! Fun to watch! I have lived abroad in Slovenia and shopping in a grocery store is very similar (especially bagging the fruit, weighing it and getting a price sticker). Love the candy aisle...too many choices!!!

Thank you so much for sharing!

Great video, I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

So helpful! Thank you so much!

Just came back from Paris…thanks for the helpful video about the metro. It was a glorious mini vacation, can’t wait to return

@damiaanspatrick2050

Жыл бұрын

Maar Annemieke toch wist niet dat je problemen had met de Metro, het is zo simpel.

@annemiekewielinga7203

Жыл бұрын

@@damiaanspatrick2050 klopt, maar het is dus veel handiger om een navigo kaart te kopen in plaats van losse kaartjes

@damiaanspatrick2050

Жыл бұрын

@@annemiekewielinga7203 Kom jaarlijks 3-4 keer in Parijs. Heb geen probleem met losse kaartjes.

Thank you. We really appreciate your channel and the information is wonderful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hello from South Africa 🇿🇦 these vlogs are so helpful! Travelling to Paris in December and will def be visiting the grocery stores. Amazing video to get an idea how much things cost 🙌🏼

Thank you for the video!

Thank you! ❤

Another great video. Merci.

We love Monoprix, its our favorite grocery store and located all over Paris.

Thank you for a very useful video.

Thanks for the video, will definitely go to a grocery for souvenirs.

Thanks for sharing this lovely tips. It's always wonderful to do grocery, even when u r abroad. Yes, d sweets, chocolate, biscuits, coffee n tea r ideal for souvenirs.

@Yasin_Affandi

Жыл бұрын

@@LesFrenchiesTravel 🤗😁

We just visited that park yesterday! Your helped make our first trip to Paris great

thanks for the video, it's very informative~~~~~

Love your videos awesome 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Love this video.

you guys are doing great! keep it up. very interested in learning more about Paris and France before going there after a long break.

Hi from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I enjoy your videos, particularly the Paris ones. Being a girl who loves her food I look forward to trying out many of the food establishments you have recommended.👍 Please keep them coming.

My favorite discovery in a town in the south was grocery store spigots to fill yiur wine jugs. Loved that!

I loved going to our local store when we had an apartment by the Louvre one summer... G20... they also had the Lorina grenade artisanale soda we love.

I luv food shopping in France. We had no problems with labels. The potato chips are the best.

Bravo 👏💕 Thank you very much 💕😊😊💕

Hello friend good morning Greatting from Macau Thanks for great sharing Look nice shopping in Paris Full watched

An hour or so before the groceries close, they put their prepared hot foods like roast chicken on deep discount. Next trip, I’ll bring a suitcase to take real butter, cheeses, and mayonnaise back to the US!

Très splendide et très jolie vidéo touristique du jour de la belle et douce ville de Paris

Not all milk is shelf-stable in my experience. Most, yes, but I did find a few varieties that were not, for example a variety called "Marguerite". From what I understand, this one is actually not pasteurized, but rather microfiltered. It is absolutely fantastic. I would absolutely recommend this one if you can find it. Also, on my last visit to France, I discovered Picard, which is a frozen food store. I tried a few frozen pasta dishes from there and they were EXCELLENT considering they were frozen.

@LiamWalsheliamskitchen

Жыл бұрын

@@LesFrenchiesTravel you're welcome. Definitely try to find the Marguerite milk - it tastes really good. I bought it at one of the large Carrefour stores - the Bercy location.

@RAD6150

Жыл бұрын

Frozen vegetables are a whole different level in France. We bought this blend with potatoes and green beans... better than any here in the States.

@Beth_Alice_Kaplan

11 ай бұрын

@@RAD6150 Belgium, too.

I love this video it's very informative 👍

You guys are my favourite vloggers

Great tips!

I love love your videos

It’s also good to know that they don’t bag your groceries for you or provide free bags. You either need to bring your own bags or purchase them in the grocery store.

Merci beaucoup Amazing couples and lovely 😍🌹😍🌹😍🌹😍 blessing day at Paris

ill be traveling alone to Paris tomorrow!!!! wish me luck

We have a E. Leclerc not too far from our house in Saint-Paul-de-Vence and I really enjoy shopping there. A bit further away is Casino, which is also very nice. I travel for a living and never miss the opportunity to go into the local grocery stores. I alway bring back lots of goodies.

I make it a point to go to a local supermarket whenever I travel... its a " let's pretend I'm a local" thing with me. 😊

My first trip I was delighted that only sugar cubes are used! I pocketed quite a few, and they came in handy when I was walking (and walking!) and I needed extra fuel. Plus, IMHO they’re much more classy.

@Beth_Alice_Kaplan

11 ай бұрын

@@LesFrenchiesTravel Ha! (I'm just going to assume you've watched the old Looney Toons animation, yes?)...this makes me think of a Bugs Bunny 1952 short "Rabbit's Kin," featuring the one-time character Pete Puma. (KZread now forbids posting any copy-written work in its entirety, but you get the point with the 1-2 minutes of footage they allow.)

Just visit paris went some of recommended places enjoy it even river cruise food is excellent went also farmers Market. Thank you for sharing this places ❤️ ❤❤❤

Some of these grocery stores also have organic products. "Bio"

Don't forget to mention Picard for the best frozen food. Not all grocery stores have clothing and slippers..monoprix does..

Good tips

🤗 Bonjour à vous !!! Un grand merci pour ce partage d'information super utile. Nous habitons au Québec et serons à Paris à la fin octobre. Votre chaîne est la plus complète que l'on ait vue... et vous êtes tout simplement adorables.🤩 Hâte de découvrir cette ville magnifique✨

Well I will probably never have the pleasure but seriously, you made me WANT to shop in a French Grocery Store☺️😘

@teresatanasi5143

Жыл бұрын

@@LesFrenchiesTravel 😊

I enjoyed looking around in the grocery store. I’m from Canada so all our labels are in both English and French…and it to difficult to navigate. The surprise was the eggs…they were not refrigerated and out on the shelf. When we brought them back to our airbnb, we put them in the fridge. We also brought back a small pepper mill…there were so many options and we went with mixed. Plus the jam…thankfully you an buy it here now.

Bonne weekend Monsieur Antoine et Mme Colleen. J'aime votre videos. Your French videos are great! : ) I recommend le mangues. The mangos. Bonne Soiree.

This sounds like a fun chance to get a few unique snacks for the hotel room.

Not all grocery stores have clothes; only the hypermarches: Carrefour. Some clothing stores, Monop’, also have food. But dont expect every grocery have clothes. Don’t forget Picard which has the best frozen food in France. It is some place you need to visit. This video doesn’t mention the MOST IMPORTANT THING: YOU NEED TO TAKE A SHOPPING BAG. If you don’t have one, you’ll have to buy one, but you need to know you need one before you check out!

The produce tips work for DE and CH, too. Bag, scale and tag. I’ve been to a Geant Casino in Saint-Louis (Haut Rhin) and the have full Boucher, Carcuterie and Frommagerie in the store. They would pre package fresh cheeses for different regions in France for 5€.

Eiffel Tower pasta! Love it 🥰

I LOVE that Orangina! I was surprised at the milk being in the dry goods section. There must be a different way of processing it.

How timely! Arrived at my Lyon apartment yesterday. Will be in Paris next week. First thing I do when I have a long enough stay with a kitchen - or at least a fridge- is to go to the market and buy some Petit Suisse! Wish I could get it in the US.

@camiller4916

Жыл бұрын

I love Petit Suisse! We have a local grocery store that will carry it from time to time.

Re soft drinks: 7-Up markets a "mojito" (mint-flavored) version in France that you can't get in the US. It's terrific.

I gotta have my Diet Coke, my one addiction. Such a helpful video, as usual! Thank you.

We went to Monoprix when we were in Paris

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Too soon! I'm only back in the US 11 days since coming back from France and I already wish we'd done more of this and miss the food!!

With regards to milk in France in living there (not Paris but have been there many times but in Strasbourg another gorgeous city) milk is something used strictly for sauces and cooking. In my 59 years of traveling and living there, I never ever saw a French person even a kid sit there and drink a glass of milk nor eat a bowl of cereal.

Recommending all your vids to my daughter who's going to france at the end of 2024. Maybe she'll like paris more this time.

hey les frenchies! Nice work. You might mention, however, that many Parisians might not respect a queue, even in a supermarket. Also, Picard is great for frozen items. Not crappy ones,

I love monoprix the clothes are excellent and very stylish

6:00 no preservative at la boulangerie indeed, those are to be found at la pharmacie 😂

I wished you'd spend some time on the yogurts section. The first thing I visit when I am back in France. Also, cashiers do not bag

I bought mustard in small blue glass jars thstb are glasses. I still use them