Paris Street Food

Paris is a melting pot of old world and new world, and sometimes those lines get blurred together. Take a stroll down the famous Rue Cler to understand.

Rue Cler is a classic Parisian street, known for its abundance of food markets. The smells of fresh foods that waft from the open doors change with each step taken down the cobbled street.

The French have a different way of thinking and buying food. Instead of a mad dash to the nearest superstore to stock up on all of the boxed and shrink wrapped necessities needed for the upcoming week, they shop more often for more specific items. Each store of Rue Cler is a specialty shop full of fresh, gourmet items.

In one block, you'll stumbled upon a store for honey, bread, cheese, chocolates and meats. Each item in the stores was made mere hours before and sometimes you'll be lucky enough to still see steam rising from a fresh baguette.

Along the more populated, but still picturesque, main streets you can find everything you need for a quick lunch. Giant sandwiches consist of entire baguettes cut in half and stuffed with the most fresh vegetables, meats and cheeses. For a few euros, you can eat for days. In the open windows of the famous boulangeries, you can order world famous crepes that are made fresh for you in the paris sun.

They are filled with multiple french sweets, like lemon zest and jams, and their favorite, Nutella. The familiar jar takes on a classier and more delicious air when the contents are spread on a steaming crepe.

A perfect day in Paris can be spent strolling down the ancient streets, soaking up the scents and flavors of the classic city.