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Traiteur Salon de The', Latin Quarter

Paris, France

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Tea salons are common in Paris, and the concept can be traced back to the 18th century when tea was introduced as a luxury item among the aristocracy.

Over time, these salons became social hubs where literature, art, and politics were discussed over tea, much like the literary salons of the Enlightenment.

Cozy and casual, this traditional Traiteur Salon de The provides a calm retreat from the bustling city life, making them ideal for relaxation, reading, or intimate conversations.

The front of Traiteur Salon de The

Historically, in France, traiteurs were professionals in the culinary field, often associated with the preparation and sale of sophisticated meals. They were the precursors to modern restaurants.

These places generally offer catering services for events like weddings, corporate meetings, and private parties in the Latin Quarter.

Inside, you can enjoy tea alongside more substantial food offerings than just pastries.

Showcasing various delectables

There is a lot to choose from here, as you can see from the display cases.

You can expect a selection of teas, possibly including some unique or rare blends, alongside French classics like macarons, éclairs, or tarte Tatin.

This Salon de The serves breakfast, brunch, and dessert. They also have outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance.

Hot dogs in a baguette, and Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsier is a popular traditional French sandwich with lightly toasted bread, ham and Gruyère cheese.

Other cheeses like Emmental or Swiss can be used also.

The cheese is both inside the sandwich and on top. Béchamel sauce, which is a white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk, sometimes with added nutmeg or cheese for flavor.

The final touch often includes an additional sprinkle of grated cheese on top of the béchamel before broiling, which melts and browns to add an extra layer of flavor and texture.

Delicious pastries on display

In this showcase you see small raspberry tarts filled with a layer of pastry cream and dusted with powdered sugar.

To the right of these are custard tarts with a caramelized sugar topping that gives them a crunchy texture.

Then you have these rich chocolate cakes, with different layers and decorations.

There are round almond cakes to the left of the raspberry tarts. They have a golden brown top and slivered almonds.

Chocolate tarts are to the left.

French pastries are world renowned

Starting on the left with Coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate, then Baba au Rhum - small yeast cakes soaked in rum syrup and topped with a candied cherry.

Then there are shortbread cookies called  Gâteau Breton.

Next are individual servings of the classic Italian dessert called Tiramisu, with layers of ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder.

Lastly, rich chocolate cakes with different layers and decorations.

Raisin cake and cappuccino

With all these choices we decided on a raisin cake to share with our cappuccinos.

We were able to enjoy our view outside the window of the historical area of the Latin Quarter.

Two men having a friendly chat

The man in the beret is sitting in front of an etched rendering of the Notre Dame on a mirror.

Tea salons are quaint and friendly places good for relaxing and picking up a conversation.

Visiting one of these salons in Paris is not just about drinking tea; it's an immersion into a part of French culture that values the art of conversation, the appreciation of flavor, and the enjoyment of life's quieter moments.

Take a walk around the city and you will find a variety of these places to pop into for a break from your routine.

Retire Early Lifestyle appeals to a different kind of person – the person who prizes their independence, values their time, and who doesn’t want to mindlessly follow the crowd.

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