Epices Roellinger

Olivier Roellinger, the 3-star Michelin chef based in Cankale, Brittany (France), known for his extensive use of spices, made headlines when he gave up his 3-stars and opened a chic spice shop near the Louvre, in the 2nd arrondissement. 

Walking in, you immediately smell an array of unusual but also familiar spices; some of them are Roellinger's own blends each with their own label, usage and ingredients. 

Mixtures include coriander, lemongrass, nutmeg, sichuan pepper, anis, cardamom, lemon zest, cinnamon, garan masala, sesame, sumac, thym, macis, etc...Mixtures are separated in 4 categories: brute spices for purists, huiles (oils), peppers, and spices for soups, meat and seafood.

Before you leave, you're met with 15 different kinds of vanilla beans, from Tahiti to Madagascar, Reunion Island to the Congo....

This last picture impressed me the most: a ship made of clous de girofle (cloves - 

aromatic dried flower buds) used in Asia and Southeastern Africa. 

Spice lovers reunite!

Epices Roellinger

51 bis Rue Ste-Anne, 75002

Metro: Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre (Ligne 1)

Tel: 01 42 60 46 88

closed Sunday and Monday

Librairie Gourmande

• Near Sentier metro station, all foodies may converge to Librairie Gourmande, a haven where cookbooks of all sorts (from home cooking to books by famous Chefs) are available in several languages, along with posters, dvds and other food-related items. It's also a dream for all serious gastronomic chefs. With an in depth collection of food history, techniques, presentation and specific cooking tips such as for pastry, charcuterie, chocolate...you name it!

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  If you're into French cuisine, such as yours truly, this is your place to start off. I can easily spend about 2 or more hours there (including my money!) as the varied selection of books overpowers your wish to leave!

  A well-deserved place to check out the latest in cuisine writing! Let the inner foodie out of you!

  

  
  

Librairie Gourmande
92 Rue Montmartre, 75002
Tel: 01 43 54 37 27
Metro: Sentier (Ligne 3)