Paris Top Ten: #7 - Glazed Pineapple at Hediard

This uber-chic spot looked more like a gallery than a grocery store – flawless specimens of produce, immaculate portions of sweets and savories, terrines and tea and truffles, just all kinds of gifts and goodies.

It was so picture-perfect, I felt uncomfortable taking pictures! The place was silent, we were the only ones in there (which was completely unlike our next stop at the competition, Fauchon) and I didn't want to be too conspicuous. But when I saw this, I couldn't resist.

There alongside the fine chocolates and  pâtes de fruits  were these beautiful candied fruits. The cherries, sliced oranges, kiwis, peaches and plums - all glazed in sugar - were just a delight to look at. And look at the whole figs and pears! But the real question is: what does one do with a whole candied pineapple, crown and all?

Hediard 

31, avenue George V (8e) (the one we visited, which was empty)

21, place de la Madeleine (8e) (across the place from Fauchon)

On the Web at: http://www.hediard.com/

And also in Singapore!

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