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Souvenir #10- Patisserie Viennoise

"Hello  Véronique and Delphine,

Thank you for bringing such lovely products to the Bay Area.  I always describe myself as "la plus grande Francophile du monde," and I really think it's true!  At last count, I have 23 Tours Eiffel in my house!

It's hard to pick my best souvenir of Paris, but I think it would have to be the cafe I used to frequent when I was a student at the Sorbonne in 1979 (long before you were born!).  It was called "Pâtisserie Viennoise," and had the most heavenly coffee and hot chocolate--with an enormous dollop of whipped cream, of course--plus "Viennoiseries" of every description.  I used to sit and write letters to my family on aérogrammes, happily sipping my chocolat viennois.  I went back many years later, and the same woman waited on me as in 1979.  I've gone by every time I've been to Paris since (~20 times), but it is never open when I am there.  Check it out on at 8 Rue de l'Ecole de Médecine."

Kim G., San Jose, CA

Souvenir #9- Amora Mustard

"Two really, from the same trip.  First, my certificate of completion from L’ecole des Trois Ponts language school.  And, on the same trip, I fell in love with Amora Moutarde!  I brought some home, finished it and searched for more.  It’s how I found Saveurdujour!  Voila!"

Katie H., UT

Amora Mustard ("Moutarde Amora") is stronger than most American mustards. People use this Amora mustard to make a French vinaigrette or to give additional flavor to a piece of meat.

Souvenir #8- French Recipe Book

"Each time we stay in Eygalieres, our favorite part of France, we get together with good friends who own and run Riboto de Taven, a wonderful inn and restaurant in Les Baux de Provence. As we share a love of cooking, each time we leave they give us some unique parting gift. Most recently (May 2012), it was a wonderful book - Recettes & Secrets des Monasteres,  by Laurene & Gilles Laurendon. The 250+ pages are filled with wonderful photographs and recipes collected from the Monasteries of France. The illustrations and photographs are delightful, and the recipes delectable. While bringing this home as a souvenir is a wonderful cap to an enjoyable stay, we must confess that you can also find it on Amazon.com..."

David and Beverly G, FL

And if you are looking for typical French recipes, feel free to visit the French Recipe Section of our website as well!

Souvenir #7- Knife and Paris Watercolor

"There are two souvenirs we love.  One is a E. DEHILLERIN #6 knife (9mm).  We think of Paris and the store every time we use it.  Also, original watercolor or drawing from the vendor booths along Seine, Quai Rive Gauche by Pont Neuf.  

Thanks for hosting your site. I shop at least twice each year. Pate and Amora mustard!"

John G., TX

The Bouquinistes (book vendors) along the Seine River also sell all kinds of Paris prints that make the perfect souvenir from your trip to France. We carry a wide selection of those Paris Prints which comes directly from one of those Bouquinistes, as well as original watercolors of Provence.

Souvenir #6- Cafe de Flore Placemats

"Our best souvenir from France are the simple paper placemats we took from Cafe de Flore, and then had laminated on our return home.  We use them every day, bringing lovely memories of April in Paris."

John E. and Marsha B., NY

The Cafe de Flore, along the famous Boulevard St Germain in Paris, has long been celebrated for its intellectual clientele. The classic Art Deco interior of all red seating, mahogany and mirrors has hardly changed since World War II. Like its main rival, Les Deux Magots, it has hosted most of the French intellectuals during the post-war years.