The Gluten Free Guide to Paris

Earlier this 12 months, I booked a Gals Getaway weekend journey to Paris. I couldn’t have been extra excited – simply ask everybody that had to hear about it from the minute I pressed ‘approve fee’. Nevertheless, that buzz quickly turned to dread when the phrases my sister had uttered to me the 12 months earlier than echoed loudly in my head, “What about Paris?”

The Gluten Free Guide to Paris

You see, we had epic – and I imply actually foodgasmic – reminiscences of our earlier journey to Paris. You’ve heard the tales: the mouth-watering bread that magically reappears in your plate as soon as devoured; the crêpe – buttery and scrumptious that draw you in with their candy scent; and the outrageously scrumptious pastries handmade by proficient pâtissières that transport you straight to dessert heaven. As this spotlight reel performed in my thoughts, I started to really feel barely alarmed. These phrases continued to echo in my thoughts, and I actually started to surprise, how on Earth can I ever be passionate about going to Paris now?

Gluten Free Paris

I wouldn’t be shocked when you’ve felt the identical method. Or possibly you could have even googled like I had, “Issues to do in Paris that aren’t consuming essentially the most delectable meals within the phrase”. Nicely boy, do I’ve some thrilling information for you: Paris is the perfect metropolis to be gluten-free in! Oh sure. I do know you’ve gone again to learn that once more. You didn’t skip the phrase ‘not’ there I can promise you that. After I bought over my extremely dramatic tantrum, I made a decision it was my mission to actually enjoy Parisian delights.

My sister was straightforward to persuade, she has come to be taught gluten-free is just not synonymous with distasteful. I needed to hunt excessive and low for the coeliac-friendly gems I knew – okay desperately hoped – have been hidden on this metropolis. Moreover, I needed them to be locations that my non-GF journey companions would genuinely love, and never simply chorus from whinging endlessly about going to for my sake. On our most up-to-date journey to Paris, we accomplished some thorough analysis (aka a self-guided, overly indulgent meals tour) and have compiled a listing of the highest 5 locations to eat, take pleasure in and get these wonderful French vibes. Right here they’re:

HELMUT NEWCAKE

Our first day in Paris I made a decision I used to be on the hunt for a croissant. We spent the morning looking excessive and low, and at last stumbled throughout a small signal studying ‘sans gluten’ adopted by pâtisserie. I may barely comprise my squeal and thought, right here it’s – the croissant I’ve been dreaming of! This was adopted with a pang of disappointment once I found they have been bought out. All ache was shortly forgotten as my head turned to catch sight of a tasty, smoothly-iced, caramel éclair. My mouth watered on the sight. We had a sluggish afternoon consuming our method via cupboard and sampled: a tarte au citron, raspberry and pistachio cake, hazelnut and chocolate éclair and naturally the caramel éclair that also holds a chunk of my coronary heart, Helmut Newcake is a gluten-free pâtissière’s (me) dream!

Location: 28 Rue Vignon, Madeleine

CULTURE CRÊPES

After my failure the primary day to get my croissant, I crammed my sorrow with a scoot round Paris and huge serving of scrumptious crêpes! Apart from the unhappiness of considering you’ll by no means eat a croissant once more, crêpe make a detailed second. Fortunately Paris is our buddy and type sufficient to have a number of gluten-free crêperies so can benefit from the odor as you wander town with out being envious of everybody else. Tradition Crêpes presents both candy and savoury crêpes, that are excellent for breakfast, lunch or a late night time dessert that you just don’t need to miss out on!

Location: 26 Rue Saint-André des Arts

NOGLU

Waking up on our third day, I used to be nonetheless decided to discover the croissant I knew was on the market in Paris. Having heard individuals discuss No Glu, I made a decision it will be our subsequent cease. We arrived at their cafe/bakery and have been by no means disenchanted. In my pleasure I’ll have purchased (and ate) method an excessive amount of – however you already know FOMO. We stayed for lunch and had a luscious Croque Monsieur. We sat the place I may stare in awe of the cupboard crammed with tarts, breads, baguettes, chocolate brioche, my lusted-after croissant and a (cheeky bonus) ache au chocolat. The croissant didn’t disappoint; it was heat, crunchy, buttery and flaky – it was a second in heaven. We have been so impressed that we determined to go to their second location: it was the perfect cheeseburger I’ve had in years!

Location: 15 Rue Basfroi

CAN ALEGRIA

After possibly too many pastries (is {that a} factor??) we have been after a correct meal. The search was on as soon as once more. We discovered Can Alegria, a Mediterranean restaurant with an abundance of gluten free choices. It additionally hosted a enjoyable cocktail listing and nice wines. It has the right menu for a dinner earlier than an evening out. With scrumptious starters and a big portion for mains – it was the hearty however not heavy meal we have been craving.

Location: 73 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle

YUMMY AND GUILT FREE

And yummy it positively is and as for guilt-free….I positive didn’t really feel responsible about devouring 3 (okay 4) delicious waffles. I can’t touch upon how wholesome they really are, however whenever you go, count on a 3-course waffle meal. Providing quite a lot of candy and savoury dishes they’ve all the pieces lined, together with Croque Monsieur.

Location: 9 Boulveard Montmartre

Bio: I’m Nettie, a Pastry Chef who turned out to be coeliac! Right here to enable you to dwell your greatest gluten free life, with scrumptious recipes and prime (clearly gf) journey suggestions

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