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Charonne grocery stores
Charonne has specialty food shops that cater to specific tastes.
12 stores, plotted
Champs Libres Voltaire
Champs Libres Voltaire on Boulevard Voltaire keeps a daily deli counter of varied, balanced prepared meals, some of them vegetarian, that you can carry home for lunch.
Le Bricheton
Le Bricheton on Rue de la Réunion is a specialty shop dedicated to artisan bread making with heritage and ancient flours.
Boulangerie Bio : Les Voisins
Boulangerie Bio : Les Voisins on Rue de Buzenval in Charonne bakes sourdough with a long fermentation, and the seeded loaves stay good for a week.
Boulangerie Manobaké
Boulangerie Manobaké on Rue de Charonne is known for its divine apple and rhubarb turnover, often praised for its caramelization and ideal warmth.
Supermarché G20 · Charonne
Supermarché G20 on Rue des immeubles Industriels keeps Charonne fed until 9:30 pm most nights, and until 9 pm on Sunday.
Le Verger De Picpus
Le Verger De Picpus opens at 7:30 am every day of the week, Sunday included, so an early start in Charonne never leaves you waiting outside a closed door.
Charonne, in short
Charonne, situated in the 20th arrondissement, offers a quieter residential experience in eastern Paris. This neighborhood provides a look at daily Parisian life, away from the more bustling central areas. Travelers arriving via the Alexandre Dumas station will find a district focused on local commerce rather than grand landmarks.
Artisan bread from Le Bricheton on Rue de la Réunion is a draw, as are the high-quality pastries from Yann Couvreur Charonne on Boulevard de Charonne. Boulangerie Manobaké on Rue de Charonne offers an apple and rhubarb turnover.
Shopping here follows a more relaxed rhythm. Champs Libres Voltaire, a bio shop on Boulevard Voltaire, opens at 10am, making it a suitable stop for fresh produce and house-made items before the afternoon rush. The shops are not densely concentrated; exploring them involves a walk, with roughly 14 to 17 minutes separating the furthest points.
This part of Paris maintains its own character, a stretch of the city where residents go about their day, relying on local businesses for their needs.
Seek out artisan treats
Charonne is a place for specific food finds. Boulangerie Manobaké on Rue de Charonne is known for its apple and rhubarb turnover. Yann Couvreur Charonne on Boulevard de Charonne offers high quality pastries, including an acclaimed Vanilla Flan.
Don't expect a dense shopping street
The shops in Charonne are spread out across the neighborhood. You will find roughly 14 to 17 minutes of walking between some of the stores. Plan your route to visit specific shops like Champs Libres Voltaire and the various specialty bakeries.
Quick answers
What kind of grocery shopping can I do in Charonne?
Charonne offers specialty food shopping, focusing on artisan products. You can find organic produce and house-made items at Champs Libres Voltaire, along with artisan bread from Le Bricheton and high-quality pastries from Yann Couvreur Charonne.
What is Charonne known for?
Charonne is known as a residential neighborhood in eastern Paris. It provides a view into daily Parisian life, with local shops catering to residents. It is quieter than central areas and accessible via the Alexandre Dumas station.
When is a good time to visit Charonne for shopping?
Consider visiting after 10am, as Champs Libres Voltaire, a bio shop, opens then. This timing allows you to pick up fresh produce and other items. Other specialty shops will also be open during typical daytime hours.
Note: store locations on maps are approximate to their actual locations; distances are based on straight lines, and pins are nudged if store pins collide. Nearest station data is based on © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.