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St-Germain, Latin and Luxembourg Quarters : Picnic Providers

Top 10 Picnic Providers

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1. Rue de Buci Market

If your tastes are refined, head for this chic, daily market where you’ll find the very best regional produce, wine, pastries and everything else for the perfect picnic (see La Closerie des Lilas).
2. Poilâne

Get the best bread for your picnic, made from the recipe of the late king of bread-makers, Lionel Poilâne.
3. Carmes Market

A small market specializing in organic produce every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning. A good place to pick up olives, cheese, tomatoes and fruit.
4. Charcuterie Alsacienne

If you like strong tastes, try this shop which features produce from Alsace, including cold meats, cheese and wines.
5. Charcuterie Charles

This award-winning charcuterie shouldn’t be missed. Flavoured sausages and boudin blanc are specialities, and the cold meats are ideal for picnics.
6. Marché Biologique

This organic Sunday morning market brings together some of the best farmers in the region.
7. Bon

Wonderful patisserie, with an especially good line in small fruit tarts, such as lemon and strawberry. Fat-free cheesecake for the health-conscious, too.
8. Barthélemy

Cheese fans should not miss this shop, selling cheese from all over France, with a chance to taste before you buy.
9. Charcuterie Coesnon

Produce from Normandy is sold at this charcuterie – pâtés, ham, cheese and cider too.
10. Kayser

If you don’t want to make up your own picnic then try a ready-made sandwich from this bakery. Mouth-watering combinations include goat’s cheese with pear.