hannah The small supermarkets around the corner are a great grocery shopping opportunity for many people. Quickly getting some bread and milk or whatever else is missing and then back home is more than convenient. But does that also work for celiacs when travelling, visiting or living in France? Can I shop gluten-free foods in French supermarkets? Well, there are a few gluten-free alternatives in France. But the selection is not exactly large. At least that was the impression I got when spending some days in Paris in autumn last year. However, you should almost always find these basic things:
- Glutenfree bread
- Gluten-free pasta
- Rice cakes (sweet and plain)
- Corn cakes
A gluten-free trip to Paris
I have a few days off and since I’ve wanted to go back to Paris for more two years, I’m taking advantage of the moment. I’m catching up on what wasn’t possible during the height of the pandemic and I’m travelling to Paris for five whole days. But what can I find to eat that is gluten-free, specifically in the supermarkets? This post is about the gluten-free alternatives at the franprix supermarket chain. The company often has smaller stores and locations that are located directly in the city of Paris. It’s fair to say, I visited a good amount of them.
Are you interested in French pastries and bakeries? Check out the blog post on Maison Plume and Chambelland.
Gluten-free bread at franprix
There are even two different gluten-free country versions of bread in the small shop around the corner from my accommodation. One is from franprix itself and 260g costs € 4.50. The other gluten-free bread is from the brand Gerblé; 350g cost € 5.25.
Gluten-free pasta at franprix
Gluten-free pasta is also available from and at franprix. You can get what is also most commen in Germany: penne and spaghetti. In some places, you also get to see and buy the coquillettes. The gluten-free pasta comes in 500g packs and costs between € 2.45 and € 2.60.
Corn cakes and rice cakes galore
A staple in every household that has to do without gluten: corn waffles and rice waffles. Both are naturally gluten-free, a quick snack, often paired with hummus or spreads, or even topped as if they were a slice of bread.
At franprix, there are corn cakes in thicker and thinner versions, in organic quality, and rice cakes with or without chocolate coating. The cost is sometimes less than one euro, sometimes up to 4 €. It must be some special chocolate..
franprix in Paris
franprix is a local Parisian supermarket chain. They have over 300 stores in the capital. Officially franprix and monoprix belong to the same company.
(Prices as of September 2022)
