17 Mar
They talk about us
Métro Montréal – Paris côté jardin.
Paris côté jardin
Il y a 10 ans, il était difficile pour les végétariens de bien manger en France. Ils se rabattaient presque systématiquement sur l’omelette ou la salade au fromage de chèvre. Dans les dernières années toutefois, les plats classiques à base de viande ont fait place à davantage d’options végétariennes. Dans les brasseries françaises comme dans les restaurants haut de gamme, les repas sans viande se sont multipliés sur les menus.
Durant la même période, l’offre alimentaire s’est beaucoup diversifiée, et des supermarchés bios ont vu le jour, comme ceux de la chaîne Biocoop, qui propose tout plein de produits, des légumes frais aux produits de soya.
Les chefs les plus influents sont aussi entrés dans la danse. Dès 2001, Alain Passard plaçait les légumes au cœur de sa cuisine, et c’est après avoir instauré son menu sans viande qu’il a obtenu sa troisième étoile du Guide Michelin. Le chef s’occupe aussi d’un jardin où il fait pousser ses légumes bios. À son restaurant, L’Arpège, les légumes ne sont pas des accompagnements, mais bien la vedette des plats. Ici, betteraves, gingembre, panais, artichauts et choux de Bruxelles sont rois. Son établissement parisien fait un tabac, malgré le prix élevé du couvert : 300 euros.
Le chef Yannick Alléno, aussi détenteur de trois étoiles Michelin, des restaurants Le Meurice, à Paris, et Le Cheval Blanc, à Courchevel, est une autre figure de proue de la gastronomie végétarienne. Les Parisiens – et les touristes – n’ont toutefois pas à y laisser leur chemise s’ils veulent savourer un bon repas végé. Les choix sont nombreux, des délicieux soufflés de la Cigale Récamier (4, rue Récamier) aux plats savoureux et bios du Potager du Marais. Du côté de chez Bob’s Kitchen, à quelques pas du Centre Pompidou, on se délecte de la soupe aux petits pois, de la salade Pad Thai, des sandwichs sur bagel et des délicieux desserts que nous offre le chef.
- Bloc-notes
Où dormir?
Le Bed & Breakfast Gentle Gourmet offre une expérience parfaite aux végétariens. En plus de repas végétaliens, on y propose des cours de cuisine et des tours gastronomiques. À partir de 160 euros pour deux.
Où faire des courses?
Au cours des 10 dernières années, Naturalia a ouvert une douzaine de marchés à Paris. On y trouve de tout, des algues au tofu, en passant par des collations santé. Pour trouver des produits frais et locaux comme des confitures, de la moutarde ou des gâteaux, on se tourne vers L’Échoppée.
- Cinq endroits où manger végé à Paris
L’Arpège
Le chef Alain Passard traite ses légumes aux petits oignons. Les produits viennent directement du potager de la maison. Établissement trois étoiles Michelin.
Le Meurice
Très chic, cet établissement du chef Yannick Alléno dans l’hôtel Le Meurice. On peut reproduire ses recettes du terroir en consultant son nouveau livre de recettes.
Rose bakery
On trouve à Paris trois succursales de ce sympathique établissement où l’on sert d’appétissantes salades et de savoureuses tartes et gâteaux.
Le paradis du fruit
Ici, avocats, pample-mousses et pommes se mêlent aux salades, aux fromages et aux graines en tout genre. Plusieurs restaurants en ville.
Merce and the Muse
Le New-Yorkais Merce Muse a ouvert ce petit restaurant santé à Paris où on déguste d’excellentes salades. Les desserts valent aussi le détour.
12 Feb
A Day with Monet
We are very excited to announce that beginning in April we will be offering a new tour ” A Day with Monet” about the life and work of the most famous impressionist painter in the world – with visits to the places that were the source and inspiration of so many of his masterpieces. His works are a celebration of painting itself, an expression of his total passion and delight in the colors, textures, and shapes of the landscapes he contemplated and we will immerse ourselves in this all day as we visit his painting spots along the Seine, his home and garden in Giverny and his collections in the Paris museums – Le Marmottan, L’Orangerie and the Orsay.
Our special day begins along the winding Seine river leaving Paris and going northwest towards Giverny , the tiny village at the door to Normandy. This is where Monet chose to live and to create a garden where a constantly changing array of colors express themselves in the thousands of flowers that bloom continuously for 7 months of the year. During our visit , in addition to experiencing the sheer beauty of the garden, we will attempt to understand the passion that motivated Monet’s horticultural endeavours as well as his artistic exploration and to put them into a historical context .
Our gourmet lunch will be made up of a vegan version of recipes from Monet’s own notebook of recipes and according to the weather be enjoyed outdoors as a picnic or in the warmth of a lovely Normand cottage.
Now that we have seen some of the major sources for Monet’s works we will return to Paris to visit the three places in Paris that house them – first the Marmottan, then the Orsay and finally the Orangerie. These visits will be focused exclusively on Monet’s paintings and with help from our carefully put together notebook, help put places, theme and times together.
Dates: Every Thursday from April 7th to October 27th
Times: Departure from Place de l’Etoile ( The Arc de Triomphe) at 8:30 am and return at 6:30 .
Prices ( including transportation , beautiful notebook to accompany our visits, an expert guide in gardening and art, a gourmet vegan lunch, entrance into Monet’s garden and home and three parisian museums with guide, tea and pastries from Monet’s recipe collection that we have expertly veganized !
220,00 euros all taxes included
maximum 6 participants
http://www.gentlegourmetbandb.com
For all information and bookings about this tour, please contact us at info@gentlegourmetbandb.com or 33(0)1 45 00 46 55
13 Dec
Food Allergies? No Problem.
That’s why we’re here!
Families with special dietary needs now have a new comfortable destination in Paris where they can be assured their dietary needs will be met.
The Gentle Gourmet, established in 2009 as Paris’ first and only vegan B&B has attracted critical acclaim from vegan and non-vegans alike for its gourmet food and eco-conscious services. Now its proprietor, Deborah Brown Pivain, an American born resident of France for more than 30 years, has launched a Healthy Paris Package.
“We received lots of feedback from our guests telling us that there are many people who find their dietary requirements are not being met while traveling and that people were grateful we understood their needs” said Deborah.
“We have catered to many people with special dietary requirements due to health concerns – including people with gluten and lactose intolerance as well as nut allergies, diabetes, heart conditions, etc – so launching a Healthy Paris Package was a logical progression for us and people have been happy to find us.”
This statement reflects a broader international conundrum for people with special dietary and nutritional needs. The tourism and accommodation industry, while improving, has lagged behind in meeting the growing demand for such services. Their inadequate response has limited where some people can go on holiday, or worse, whether they can go on a holiday at all.
The Healthy Paris Package is unique in that it offers families a fully furnished modern two bedroom + two bathroom apartment with lounge and kitchen in complete privacy.
Guests pop in next door for meals where their special pre-arranged needs are met in a traditional B&B style setting with the Pivain family always ready to discuss food preferences and issues as well as the latest that Paris has to offer.
Solving the seemingly permanent challenge of where to eat can be resolved through advance planning and a packed picnic meals – enabling Gentle Gourmet guests to spend their day sight-seeing around Paris and not wasting time worrying about food.
The Gentle Gourmet’s Healthy Paris Package is offering seven nights for the price of six. Advance bookings are essential. We are located in the 16th arrondissement, minutes away from the Arc de Triumphe & Champs Elysees, and an easy 30 minutes walk to the Eiffel Tower.
For more information email Deborah Brown Pivain at gentlegourmetbandb@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you! À Bientôt!
29 Nov
The Reviews Are In!
The Blissful Chef
CX Magazine Columnist and Speaker for Paris Vegan Day: Christine Vardaros
Paris Insights
The Urban Vegan
“Paris Vegan Day: an extremely well-attended celebration of all things herbivore.” and “The event itself was grand, as were the many festivities leading up to the big day.”
The Discerning Brute
VegMag
Ma Vie En Franglais
“Overall it was a very fun, informative and successful event for the vegan community in Paris.”
Vegan in Brighton
Roger Yates
Aspiring Vegan
Jelly Bean Lupin
Vivian J. Luu
Vegetalienaparis on Paris Vegan Day & Vegan Thanksgiving.
The Clay Family on our Vegan Thanksgiving.
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28 Nov
Paris Vegan Day & Beyond!
To all our volunteers, interns, guests, speakers, bloggers, media, and participating companies, MERCI BEAUCOUP for one of the most incredible events we’ve ever been a part of! We will never forget your enthusiasm, positive energy, and love. The entire event surpassed our expectations and we couldn’t have asked for more. Please don’t hesitate to let us know how the event went for you and what we can do to make it better in the years to come. Please feel free to post your pictures on our facebook page!
-Vegan Love-
From all of us at The Gentle Gourmet.
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ps.
Check out pictures from Latina Night with Terry Hope Romero and Paris Vegan Day via Veggie Love here and here!
