Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Pâtisserie Algerienne - Amira



On a busy market Sunday, the open window above the pâtisserie shop gives the observant an opportunity to see the bakers at work.  The perfect little pastries are a delight to the taste buds with flavors of honey, almonds, and pistachios.  It is, as you would imagine, a family operated business, friendly and welcoming. 


When you go to Marché d'Aligre, go there hungry as there is much to tempt.


Amira
17, rue d'Aligre
75012 Paris

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21 comments:

  1. French Girl in SeattleMarch 14, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Love those "Pâtisseries orientales." My father (who grew up in Algeria, then a French colony,) introduced me to them when I was a child. Good thing they can be found all over Paris. This is a wonderful capture, Genie. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  2. Sylvia KMarch 14, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    Well, it's Tuesday night here, but I'd still go there in a heartbeat whenever I thought I could enjoy the pastries!! Such a delightful looking place and a wonderful capture as always, my dear Genie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  3. martinealisonMarch 14, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Les pâtisseries orientales sont si bonnes...
    Gros bisous

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  4. VreniMarch 14, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    I have been to the Marché d´Aligre twice but this bakery never caught my eyes. In July I will stay close to the market and will definitely look for this bakery.

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  5. MalyssMarch 14, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    Hum, les cornes de gazelle et les loukoums..!

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  6. My name is RietMarch 14, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    What a great photo and oh I would love to taste those pastries.

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  7. jennyfrecklesMarch 14, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    There aren't many places here where things are still baked on the premises. I can imagine the lovely fragrance of baking, wafting through the open window.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaMarch 14, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I would forget my diet there, I'm sure about that! :)
    Cool capture, I like the girls in that window!
    bises
    Léia

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  9. VirginiaMarch 14, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    That's some mixer she's using. I think it is larger than my entire kitchen! I love this glimpse into the "secret world of French baking!"
    V

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  10. brattcatMarch 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    oh, how wonderful to capture the baker at work. perfect in b&w.

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  11. HarrietMarch 14, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    I was intimidated by my new KitchenAid mixer when I first got it. I might be afraid to turn on the power switch on a machine this large! I'll bet the smells coming from that window are wonderful.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Sigh...just the thought of pastries have made my waistline grow another inch! Would you look at that mixer! HUGE!

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  13. ErikaMarch 14, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    J 'aime beaucoup les gateaux algeriens. Bisou. Erika

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  14. PatMarch 14, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I too like those pastries. Love this photo, too.

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  15. AlexaMarch 14, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    A great shot, Genie—and excellent advice!

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  16. JeanneMarch 14, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Every year at this time I get Paris fever. Thanks for bringing it to us:-)

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  17. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 15, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    I took this photo to them on my last trip and they were delighted, pressing me with little pastries. I refused all but two, accepting their kind gift (which Holly and I quickly ate)!

    I am having internet connection issues and have about the speed of a dial-up. Please forgive my absence.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  18. Rob SiemannMarch 15, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Very nice, love that stuff. My dentist loves it even more...

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  19. BriGtMarch 16, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    woww nice capture Genie !
    and in B&W, love it that way :)

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  20. Auberge chez RichardMarch 16, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Great shot!!

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  21. PetMarch 25, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    I'm collecting addresses for the projected trip with my kids , later in the year. I think they would like this place. So will I! Thanks.

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Merci for your comments!