{"id":38052,"date":"2019-09-23T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-22T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=38052&preview=true&preview_id=38052"},"modified":"2024-09-18T15:09:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T05:09:53","slug":"pack-the-perfect-paris-picnic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/pack-the-perfect-paris-picnic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to pull off the perfect Paris picnic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to taste the best of France all in one place? You don\u2019t need to eat at Michelin-starred restaurants to get a taste of the Gallic food scene. A DIY picnic might be the greatest way to sample some of France<\/a>\u2019s best produce, without having to leave Paris.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to build the ultimate picnic spread:<\/p>\n

Pack like a pro<\/span><\/h3>\n

Amassing an arsenal of France\u2019s best culinary triumphs is arguably just as fun as enjoying those said triumphs. If you\u2019ve ever felt butterflies in your stomach while packing your bags for a trip, then you\u2019re guaranteed to feel a surge of joy while stocking up for your Paris picnic. Sometimes the anticipation is just as delicious as the experience itself.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a hit list of worthy additions:<\/p>\n

Bread<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"French

Photo by Maria Sbytova.<\/p><\/div>\n

The ancient art of mixing flour, salt, water and yeast is something France is very, very good at, so bread is an obvious picnic priority. Head to a boulangerie to carb-load your picnic basket with fresh, crusty baguettes or pain de campagne (\u2018country bread\u2019 in French) if you prefer sourdough.<\/p>\n

EXPLORE OUR RANGE OF SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES THROUGH PARIS HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cheese<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo by Premier Photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

In France, cheese is life. A commendable reason to visit in itself (yes, cheese tourism is a real thing) adding a little (okay, more than a little) fromage to your picnic basket is standard practice. Instead of sticking to well-known favourites you can get at home (no offence to brie and camembert) use your picnic as an opportunity to taste a little from the different regions of France.<\/p>\n

Head to a market or fromagerie to sample a few of the hundreds (yes, hundreds) of cheeses France produces. Try laguiole (an unpasteurised, hard cheese hailing from the south of France), cabecou (a soft, goat cheese from the Midi-Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es region) and munster (a pungent, washed-rind cheese primarily made with milk from the Vosges region in the east of France). While you\u2019re at it, add some quince paste to your basket to take your tastebuds on a trip to another dimension.<\/p>\n

RELATED: 8 UNUSUAL ADVENTURES YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU COULD HAVE IN PARIS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Fresh fruit<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo by Karen Miki Springfield.<\/p><\/div>\n

While bread and cheese is great, you\u2019d be wise to balance out your picnic basket with some lighter bites. When in season, you\u2019ll be able to find flavoursome, locally-grown cherries, strawberries, raspberries, figs and grapes at reasonable prices in markets and grocers.<\/p>\n

CHECK OUT OUR FULL RANGE OF SMALL GROUP ADVENTURES AROUND FRANCE HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Sneaky extras<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo by Muk Photo.<\/p><\/div>\n

Turbocharge your picnic spread by adding cured meats, pate, terrine, crunchy cornichons and marinated olives to the mix. While you\u2019re at it, stop by a patisserie and pick up some eclairs, madeleines or petit fours for dessert. If you\u2019re serious about sweets, then hit up a chocolatier for some truffles. You\u2019re in France, it would be rude not to.<\/p>\n

FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESES: JOIN US ON A SECRET PARIS URBAN ADVENTURE NOW\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n


\nSet the scene<\/span><\/h3>\n

Choosing your picnic location isn\u2019t as easy as plonking a blanket or towel down on a soft section of lawn in a pretty park. While the French are known for enjoying the fine things in life, many parks and gardens in Paris don\u2019t allow people to luxuriate on the grass with a cheese-stuffed baguette in hand. So before you set yourself up, read the signs, know the rules and you\u2019ll avoid being one of those tourists.<\/p>\n

Depending on what scene you feel like and how far you want to travel, these three picnic destinations are moods within themselves:<\/p>\n

Feel like a picnic setting with historic charm? Try Luxembourg Gardens. \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo by adrenalinerushdiaries.<\/p><\/div>\n

Sitting on the border of Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s and the Latin Quarter, the Luxembourg Gardens are so damn enchanting they could be a backdrop for a fairy tale. A popular spot with visitors and Parisians alike, take some time to see the garden\u2019s grand statues, fountains and pretty flowerbeds. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic on one of the benches or tables \u2013 the well-manicured lawns are a no-go zone.<\/p>\n

RELATED: HOW TO DO THE FRENCH RIVIERA ON A BUDGET<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Want some space to breathe? Head to Bois de Boulogne.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo by Tsuyoshi_Kaneko.<\/p><\/div>\n

Looking for somewhere a little wilder? In the 16th<\/sup> arrondissement you\u2019ll find Bois de Boulogne, a mammoth public green space that\u2019s twice the size of New York\u2019s Central Park. Here you can lie down on the lawn, take your shoes off and feel the grass between your toes as you slowly enjoy your French feast. Just be careful the geese, swans and waterfowl don\u2019t make off with your precious baguettes!<\/p>\n

Want to picnic in the thick of it? Canal Saint-Martin is the answer.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Canal

Photo by Alexander Demyanenko.<\/p><\/div>\n

For a more urban experience, head to the tree-lined banks of Canal Saint-Martin to watch the young students and artists that gravitate to this up-and-coming area go about their day. Be strategic and set yourself up within earshot of a busker playing guitar to score a sweet soundtrack to your picnic (don\u2019t forget to throw a euro or two in the hat for good travel karma). Once you\u2019re done, head to one of the little bars that line the banks of the river for a glass of sauvignon blanc as the sun goes down \u2013 the perfect post-picnic Parisian pick-me-up.<\/p>\n

Pack the perfect Paris picnic on one of our small group adventures through France. Check out our range of tours here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Feature photo by\u00a0Free Soul Searcher, Shutterstock.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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