Founded in 1923 within Le Bon Marché on the Left Bank, La Grande Épicerie de Paris has become a premier destination in Parisian gastronomy, today offering over 30,000 carefully curated products. Following significant renovations in 1979—when it adopted its current name—and again in 2013 to restore its Art Deco heritage, the venue now spans 6,300 m² including subterranean kitchens, artisanal workshops, restaurants, and a wine cellar.
Visitors can wander through themed zones—such as a 96‑drawer tea cabinet, truffle and Iberian counters, seasonal fruit stalls, fish counters and a 1,500 m² cellar featuring approximately 3,000 wines and spirits—and dine on site at “La Table” on the first floor or at Balthazar wine bar. The bespoke “Ma Cave sur mesure” service, introduced in 2022, offers a two‑session sommelier consultation to build a personalized wine cellar for €75.
The atmosphere blends elegant Art Deco decor with culinary craftsmanship—bakeries, pastry, and ready-to-eat culinary creations all on site. Patrons include local food lovers, international visitors, epicureans seeking rare products, and wine collectors—all drawn by quality, refinement, and innovation. A notable anecdote: for its centenary in 2023, a lotus-flower–shaped bread priced at €14.90 celebrated its storied past.
Practical info: open Monday‑Saturday 8:30 AM–9:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM–8:00 PM; nearest metro stations Sèvres‑Babylone or Bac, parking available nearby at Sèvres‑Babylone. Payment: Visa, Mastercard, Amex accepted.
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