The Sweetest Paris of all.
You hear the rumors about Paris being a candyland for sugar lovers. Well I’m here to tell you first-hand, it doesn’t disappoint….pastries, croissants, breads, chocolates, tarts, cakes. You name it, Paris has it. Kristina and I have developed an insatiable sweet-tooth since our arrival. Part of it probably stemmed from not eating a lot of sweets back home, but I have a hunch the tantalizing sweets adorning every shop window may be partly to blame.
Last night Kristina and I go a little overboard on our night out. We visit a few shops and look at clothes and perfume. Then the mayhem begins. First, we find a shop that sells little tarts. We buy a small fruit tart to share. Next, we spot a candy shop and collect an assortment of gummies and sours.
Finally we spot a McDonald’s. We decide we have to put the rumor to rest Kristina has been talking about. She says they don’t have McFlurry’s at European McDonald’s. Naturally we must see for ourselves. Fifteen minutes later we are sharing a small fry and kit-kat McFlurry. I’m not sure it could really be considered a McFlurry. The kit-kats are little balls plopped on top and taste like chalk. We decide McDonald’s should be left to America.
Today we wander the streets looking for a small cafe and along the way we see dozens of little shops with chocolates and cakes, tarts and pies, crepes and croissants…the list goes on. I find a delightful assortment of hand-made chocolate creatures I wish to come back and buy as souvenirs. However, the hefty price tags (20-30E/figurine) make me think twice.
Needless to say, Paris has it’s fair share of desserts and treats. Portions at restaurants are reasonable in size, yet expensive, and dessert is often expected at the end of meals. I hope to leave my sweet tooth in Paris.