Paris Secret: Ines' gourmet addresses

A selection of carefully chosen places: atmosphere, taste, charm, it's all there. Here are five addresses to try out with your eyes shut... or to keep preciously to impress your visiting friends.

☕ Le Valentin Jouffroy

???? 30 Passage Jouffroy, 75009 Paris???? https://www.levalentin.paris/

At the end of the Passage Jouffroy, a stone's throw from the Musée Grévin, this tea room with its retro charm is a real cocoon for sweet lovers. Set in a delightfully old-fashioned décor, the selection of home-made pastries is as beautiful as it is delicious... The hot chocolate is renowned for its dense, gourmet texture, perfect for autumn afternoons or shopping sprees. The perfect place for an elegant, sweet break in a typically Parisian setting. And here's a little tip: take the opportunity to visit the neighbouring Musée Grévin, where you'll see... Ines' wax statue, quite simply!

???? Melt Oberkampf

???? 74 Rue de la Folie Méricourt, 75011 Paris ???? https://www.meltslowsmokedbarbecue.com/melt-oberkampf

When Ines thinks of a "Texan barbecue in the heart of Paris", she thinks of Melt. Here, meats are smoked for hours in smokers imported from the USA. The pulled pork is as tender as you could wish for, the brisket is cut with a fork, and the ribs stick to your fingers just right. The atmosphere is friendly and industrial chic, with long tables to share with friends. An address that will take you on a journey without leaving the 11th arrondissement.

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???? Chambelland

???? 14 Rue Ternaux, 75011 Paris????https://www.chambelland.com/

A veritable baking revolution, Chambelland breaks the mould with its gluten-free breads that are stunning in taste and texture. Ines loved its artisanal philosophy and commitment to quality: rice flours from their own mills, local production, inventive recipes... You'll find light but delicious breads and pastries. The perfect address for those who shun gluten... or who simply want to eat well without compromise.

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???? C'est Mon Donuts

???? 1 Rue Gay-Lussac, 75005 Paris????https://cestmondonuts.fr/

Lovers of sweet things and bright colours, C'est Mon Donuts is your new HQ. Ines spotted it for its pop and generous creations. Here, we're not talking about sad, industrial doughnuts, but real little edible works of art. We go there for a cheerful break after a stroll in the Jardin du Luxembourg, or for a totally unreasonable snack (and so much the better). The hardest part? Choosing just one.

???? Wadja

???? 10 Rue de la Grande Chaumière, 75006 Paris????https://www.wadja.fr/

A Left Bank classic brought up to date, Wadja is a discreet institution. A Parisian bistro with the literary elegance that Ines loves, it offers a seasonal menu with a modern French twist, a careful selection of natural wines and a cosy atmosphere that invites you to linger, whether for a romantic dinner or a confidential lunch. Between walls steeped in history and a contemporary plate, it's a perfect alchemy.

Conclusion:

Want to experience Paris like a true Parisian? Trust Ines de la Fressange! These addresses embody a certain art of living: tasty, refined, but never taking itself too seriously. They are among the little nuggets that we discover by chance... or thanks to the good advice of Ines, for whom Paris will always be a dream city. ???? To find these recommendations and many others, explore the archives ofhttps://www.lalettredines.fr/archives, a goldmine of Parisian inspiration.