Paris – A Priori The
While we’re on the matter of breaks and food in Paris… another great stop is hidden in the Galerie Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement ( 4, rue des Petits Champs ). The name of the tea salon is À Priori Thé ( actual address inside the arcade is 35 Galerie Vivienne ). Another well secluded, quiet haven but it is quite popular with the locals so it is often packed for lunch and tea in the afternoon. We stumbled upon this hideaway walking through the Galerie Vivienne from one appointment to another.
The lunch offerings are simple and fresh. The chicken dish above was full of flavor and satisfying. Roasted chicken accompanied by haricots verts, quinoa, spinach and a purée of greens. This was one of the specials of the day. There are plenty of salads to select from as well as desserts. Of course there is a fine selection of teas. There is seating within the salon, but there are also tables out under the beautiful glass ceiling of the passage. A great midday recharge.
There are some wonderful photos of the Galerie Vivienne on the above link and some interesting historical information. This beautiful shopping arcade built in 1823, is magnificently preserved, still houses beautiful stores and some of the spaces serve as small gallery showrooms during fashion week.
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