La Vie Parisienne, Cebu City!

La Vie Parisienne (French pronunciation: ​[la vi paʁizjɛn]) it means the Parisian Life in English. The Queen City of the South is thankful to the Lhuillers for introducing this French Bakery, Deli and Wine Library. Il est unique en son genre (It's one of a kind.)

When I heard about this new establishment, honestly I had hesitations of visiting and giving it a try. For me then, the name was so intimidating and I feel like only the rich and famous can get inside. I did a lot of research and I've read several reviews that it's worth the try to go there and experience something French.

When I started blogging, I included La Vie Parisienne in my bucket list and I really convinced myself to give it a shot especially some of my friends talked about the mouth-watering macarons and the buttery and tasteful croissants. And bonjour ... je suis là. (here I am.)

This French Bakery is situated in 371 Gorordo Avenue Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines right beside the famous French restaurant, La Maison Rose (The Pinkhouse Restaurant).

Il s'agit de la façade. (This is the facade.)

Il s'agit de la signalisation. (This is the signage)

When you get inside this bakery you will see on your left is a big-oven where they bake their croissants while on your right are the baked pastries well-displayed on a table. At first, I was so overwhelmed by these goodies because it smell so good and tempting. The bread dough of these pastries are prepared in France and then baked at La Vie Parisienne.

Profitez de ces pâtisseries alléchantes. (Enjoy these mouth-watering pastries.)

Mini cranberry feuillete

Mini pain choco

le meilleur jamais (the best ever) Croissant

Polka large round - it's a bit pricey for a plate-like shape bread but I'm wondering how this bread tastes like.

Flute breads (choose if you want it with cereals, poppy seeds or sesame)

Right before you reached the cashier, you can see the chiller full of pastries, other goodies and the colorful macarons.

 

vous régaler avec ces fromages français (feast yourself with these French cheeses)

Confiture Au Chaudron (Jam Pot) - these are preserved fruits or marmalade in mini jars

Quiches and Tortelletes (baked flan or tart with a savory filling thickened with eggs)

Virgin and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This is just one corner of their wine library. I wasn't able to take more photos because there was a couple enjoying their moment over their glasses of wine and I don't want to disturb them.

I was so excited to order the colorful macarons but just a trivia, the macaron cookie was born in Italy, introduced by the chef of Catherine deMedicis in 1533 at the time of her marriage to the Duc d'Orleans who became king of France in 1547 as Henry II. The term "macaron" has the same origin as that the word "macaroni" -- both mean "fine dough". The first macarons were simple cookies, made of almond powder, sugar and egg whites. Only at the beginning of the 20th century did the Macaron become a "double-decker" affair. Pierre Desfontaines, the grandson of Louis Ernest Laduree (Laduree pastry and salon de the, rue Royale in Paris) had the idea to fill them with a "chocolate panache" and to stick them together. Since then, French Macaron cookies have been nationally acclaimed in France and remain the best-selling cookie in pastry retail stores. (Source: http://www.madmacnyc.com/history-of-macarons.)

At La Vie Parisienne, they say that these are Laduree macarons from Paris, France which is really amazing if it's true. They have 10 delightful flavors to offer at Php40.00 each:

Raspberry, Lime, Vanilla, Mango and Orange Macarons

Chocolate, Coconut, Fig and Pistachio Macarons

If you want to give your friends, families or loved ones, you can have it on a box and the prices will vary

I want to taste it all but I think it's too much already so my friend and I decided to choose we think the best flavors but of course, from the attendants' recommendations too, we ordered these flavors:

Pistachio, Fig, Raspberry, Lemon, Mango and Lime

So far, I like the lime, pistachio and the fig. My friend doesn't like the mango because according to him, it has a hint of a car freshener. LoL!

ils sont parfaits pour le petit déjeuner (these are perfect for breakfast)

I paired my macarons with one of my favorite fruit juices, Guyabano juice (Soursop) to balance the sweetness of the pastry.

My experience was worth it and definitely I'm going back to this place. If you haven't tried it, go and check out not only the place but also their pastries especially the famous macarons and their croissant.

Essayez et vous verrez par vous-même. Ça vaut le coup. Certainement, un à deux pouces! (Try it and see for yourself. It's worth it. Definitely, a two thumbs up!)

La Vie Parisienne

371 Gorordo Avenue Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines

+63-947-9992-456 or (032)-260-4388

lavieparisienne@hotmail.com

Opens Daily from 7:00am to 12:00am