innovative creations like the
hazelnut. Beyond the delicious eats,
tea time isn’t complete without a
glass of Champagne and tea. And as
you’d expect, there’s a wide
selection of both. Le Meurice, 228
Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
Special Souvenir
The words Marseille and soap are
now synonymous, thanks to Middle
Eastern trade in the 11th century.
However, it wasn’t until the 16th
century that the first savon factory
in Marseille was created. A royal
edict from King Louis XIV and a Gold
Star at the 1855 World Exhibition in
Paris helped perpetuate the French
product’s worldwide reputation.
Made with 72% vegetable oil, savon
de Marseille is traditionally made in
cauldrons. Today, there are only five
soap masters in France making it in
the traditional manner, including one
at La Grande Savonnerie.
In this shop near the Old Port, La
Grande Savonnerie is not only a place
to pick up genuine, hand-crafted
soap for the body and clothes, it
also offers soap making workshops.
In about an hour’s time, you’ll learn
the product’s history and transform
soap pellets into a customized,
handmade souvenir. La Grande
Savonnerie, 36 Grand Rue, 13002
Marseille
Sample this Service
One of the questions I am asked
most is: “Where should I eat in
Paris?” Inevitably, I draw a blank.
With hundreds of good (and
thousands of average) places in
which to dine in the City of Light,
giving restaurant suggestions is
quite difficult. However, I think that
a meal is just as much about the
experience as the actual food. And
since I’m a sucker for new
experiences and the somewhat
unconventional, I say give VizEat a
try.