Gosh, I love this style of shopping and it's one of the things I miss most about where I used to live. As someone who works from home, my daily outings are primarily for connection - groceries or a workout or a blow-dry are the secondary gains! I love these moments and conversations, and have enjoyed getting to know the people in my local shops over the past 2 years since we moved here. Before making friends, these people were my lifeline... and never knew it.
Loved this breakdown, Maddy! I enjoy getting my butters vacuum sealed from La Grande Épicerie + enjoying them back Stateside. :) I try to procure my groceries like this (supermarket, butcher, cheesemonger, fishmonger, etc.) in NYC but nothing beats the Parisian markets. Love!
Thank you Kayli! I feel like NYC is probably one of the few places in the US where you can have a similar shopping experience. An important point I didn't mention in this post, however, is the prices! I am also always blown away when I buy so much produce and it's like 25 euro!
Well, this makes me want to be more mindful of my grocery shopping habits than I already am... and I thought my walk to the boulangerie every other morning was evolved from my American ways. (lol)
Grocery shopping is one of my favorite parts of living in Paris. I also have two amazing marchés by me to pick up fun things. Have you also gone to any of the smaller international markets? In my area, I have Asian, Italian, and Portuguese stores.
It's such a great part of living here! We don't have any specific international markets (just La Grande Épicerie, which pretty much has a bit of everything.) We have a lot of international traiteurs, but no markets super close (at least that I know of.) I wish we did though. Especially an Asian market!
I loved reading this. I also live in Paris, and it’s always interesting to see how others manage the grocery task. I don’t currently have much of a system, other than getting heavier, non-fresh items like milk (my kids go through liters each week!) and pasta delivered. I find that saves a lot of time, maybe because I’m such an aisle grazer in person, I love looking at everything and can spend over an hour at the store. Don’t even get me started on the home aisle at Monoprix!
Like you, we complete the rest with visits to le marché, le primeur, le fromager, le boucher, and La Grande Épicerie. It’s a pleasure and a privilege—and while time-consuming, I try to see it as a way to teach our kids early on to appreciate the craftsmanship behind the foods we enjoy and to get curious about ingredients.
Who knew I had so much to say about groceries in Paris? :)
Gosh, I love this style of shopping and it's one of the things I miss most about where I used to live. As someone who works from home, my daily outings are primarily for connection - groceries or a workout or a blow-dry are the secondary gains! I love these moments and conversations, and have enjoyed getting to know the people in my local shops over the past 2 years since we moved here. Before making friends, these people were my lifeline... and never knew it.
Thanks for sharing Sonia! I totally agree. Even the smallest encounters make the difference, especially when you're at home majority of the day:)
Loved this breakdown, Maddy! I enjoy getting my butters vacuum sealed from La Grande Épicerie + enjoying them back Stateside. :) I try to procure my groceries like this (supermarket, butcher, cheesemonger, fishmonger, etc.) in NYC but nothing beats the Parisian markets. Love!
Thank you Kayli! I feel like NYC is probably one of the few places in the US where you can have a similar shopping experience. An important point I didn't mention in this post, however, is the prices! I am also always blown away when I buy so much produce and it's like 25 euro!
Amen! The costs are MUCH more accessible (I’ve found) abroad.
Well, this makes me want to be more mindful of my grocery shopping habits than I already am... and I thought my walk to the boulangerie every other morning was evolved from my American ways. (lol)
Hey, I saw you were at the Grande Épicerie the other day, so that's something loll!! P.S. LOVE seeing Marissa on Substack.
Grocery shopping is one of my favorite parts of living in Paris. I also have two amazing marchés by me to pick up fun things. Have you also gone to any of the smaller international markets? In my area, I have Asian, Italian, and Portuguese stores.
It's such a great part of living here! We don't have any specific international markets (just La Grande Épicerie, which pretty much has a bit of everything.) We have a lot of international traiteurs, but no markets super close (at least that I know of.) I wish we did though. Especially an Asian market!
I loved reading this. I also live in Paris, and it’s always interesting to see how others manage the grocery task. I don’t currently have much of a system, other than getting heavier, non-fresh items like milk (my kids go through liters each week!) and pasta delivered. I find that saves a lot of time, maybe because I’m such an aisle grazer in person, I love looking at everything and can spend over an hour at the store. Don’t even get me started on the home aisle at Monoprix!
Like you, we complete the rest with visits to le marché, le primeur, le fromager, le boucher, and La Grande Épicerie. It’s a pleasure and a privilege—and while time-consuming, I try to see it as a way to teach our kids early on to appreciate the craftsmanship behind the foods we enjoy and to get curious about ingredients.
Who knew I had so much to say about groceries in Paris? :)