I've just returned from Quebec and would love to find some familiar products here in Paris. Are there any places where you can buy real maple syrup, Quebec beers, or other products from Quebec, or is it better to rely on online shops?
There are no stores in Paris dedicated exclusively to Quebec products. That said, it is absolutely possible to find certain specific items.
Maple syrup
You can find real maple syrup in almost all gourmet food shops and supermarkets in Paris, including Carrefour, Monoprix, E.Leclerc, Auchan, Franprix, and Intermarché.
For higher-end options, La Grande Épicerie de Paris offers organic maple syrups under several brands (William Scott, Soul of Canada, and Terre de Pépites). The store has two locations:
For craft beer fans, some Parisian bottle shops carry a selection of imported Quebec beers. For example, at La Binouze (72 rue Marguerite-de-Rochechouart), a beer shop, you can find beers from Dieu du Ciel! and Le Trou du Diable, available to drink on site or to take away.
When it comes to spirits, La Maison du Whisky also carries several Quebec products, such as Sortilège, Tomahawk maple whisky liqueur, KM12 boreal gin, Romeo's Gin, and NORD ice cider. Their Paris locations are:
For a wider selection (poutine kits, maple products, rare spirits), the most efficient option remains specialized online stores. They usually deliver within 24 to 48 hours anywhere in France:
There are no stores in Paris dedicated exclusively to Quebec products. That said, it is absolutely possible to find certain specific items.
Maple syrup
You can find real maple syrup in almost all gourmet food shops and supermarkets in Paris, including Carrefour, Monoprix, E.Leclerc, Auchan, Franprix, and Intermarché.
For higher-end options, La Grande Épicerie de Paris offers organic maple syrups under several brands (William Scott, Soul of Canada, and Terre de Pépites). The store has two locations:
Beers and spirits
For craft beer fans, some Parisian bottle shops carry a selection of imported Quebec beers. For example, at La Binouze (72 rue Marguerite-de-Rochechouart), a beer shop, you can find beers from Dieu du Ciel! and Le Trou du Diable, available to drink on site or to take away.
When it comes to spirits, La Maison du Whisky also carries several Quebec products, such as Sortilège, Tomahawk maple whisky liqueur, KM12 boreal gin, Romeo's Gin, and NORD ice cider. Their Paris locations are:
Ordering online
For a wider selection (poutine kits, maple products, rare spirits), the most efficient option remains specialized online stores. They usually deliver within 24 to 48 hours anywhere in France:
Finally, if Quebec flavors appeal to you, several Canadian sports pubs and specialty restaurants also serve poutine. Here is my selection of the 5 best spots where to eat real poutine in Paris.