Pain de Sucre (Paris, FRANCE) ★★★☆☆

We have a lot planned for this afternoon including a visit to Forum Des Halles, one of the biggest shopping mall in Paris, as well as a couple of dessert spots in the 3rd and 4th arrondissement. And of course, there's our long anticipated lunch at Paris' only dessert bar, Dessance.



Considered one of the "wildest" patisseries in the city, Pain de Sucre would be the first of many dessert shops I visited before lunch. They have all sorts of colorful pastries with some of the most amazing combination of flavors. 



But before I treat myself to their desserts, I decided to check out their sister store a couple of stores next to their pastry shop. This is an extension from their patisserie that focuses solely on bread and savory creations. 



While their to-go sandwiches, quiches and smoked salmon looked really tasty, I decided to save some stomach room for my upcoming lunch at Dessance. So, just a pair of foie gras and cognac macarons. 



This is like chewing on a piece of foie gras terrine (but with the texture of a macaron). Very rich foie gras flavors. Even more so than Pierre Herme's Foie gras and chocolate.







Price: €€€
Address: 14 Rue Rambuteau, 75003 Paris, France
Closest Metro Station: Rambuteau
Tel: +33 (0)1 4574-6892
Website: www.patisseriepaindesucre.com