12.30.08
Gérard Mulot
Why in Paris do you feel like you may somehow discover some unique shop, unknown to the rest of the world? This is how I felt when I stumbled into the beautiful patisserie, Gérard Mulot. Years later, I realized that my little stop had been written up in seemingly every travel and food magazine.
There is something particularly understated about the quaint streets of the 6th arrondissement. The first time I wandered behind the Marché Saint Germain was very early in the morning. I felt as if I was covering some uncharted trail where no other “common” American had ever meandered. Sure, it was not the well-trodden path to the Louvre, but little did I know how “discovered” it really was!
It was funny when years later while staying in the same area, my husband had a similar experience. Waking up at sunrise, he was out to find coffee and pastries. He rediscovered my little jewel of Gerard Mulot and brought me a baguette in bed. We quickly covered it in Sel de Mer (our favorite butter with sea salt) and downed it in moments. He spoke of this quiet street where he had wandered into this marvelous bakery. (I guess it should have been a bit telltale, when the other spot he stumbled upon was Starbucks - not exactly a remote destination!) Well, regardless of its notoriety, Gerard Mulot will not disappoint. Famous for macaroons and chocolates, you can even order from the website: www.gerard-mulot.com