Perfect Parisian Picnic
With my Instagram feed full of people on vacation, Italy, Spain, Paris, Greece... I've been missing my abroad days like crazy. All I want to do is jet off to Europe and lay by a park in Paris or a beach in Ibiza! One of the things I miss the most about being in Paris is how often and easy it was do have a picnic by the park. Whether we were lazy to go to a restaurant or not that hungry and the day was beautiful, everybody was always down for a picnic in a park or by the Seine. We even did it for brunch one time in November when it was freezing!
Planned or spontaneous, we always stopped by a Monoprix for food and Nicolas for wine because they are in every corner of Paris. No matter what your preferences are, there are certain things that are "Parisian picnic" classics or that we just always had to buy.
Spots:
- Champ de Mars
- By the Seine
- Square du Vert-Galant
Shops:
- Monoprix (supermarket)
- Paul's (bakery)
- Fresh market (optional)
- Nicolas (liquor store)
Items:
- Baguette
- Foie gras
- Tarama (salmon spread)
- Olives
- Comté cheese
- Brie cheese
- Confiture (jam, I like raspberry, peach or fig)
- Prosciutto
- Rosé
- Madelaines
- Tomatoes and radishes
- Preferred fruit
Of course you can do a picnic anywhere, not just Paris, but hopefully these essentials help you emit that Parisian vibe wherever you are!
