Un peu de Paris

I've never been to Paris but it is one of the cities I have always wanted to visit. I can imagine myself staying in a funky artist’s studio apartment near the hub of the action. Wondering out to investigate this romantic city. Stopping to have a croissant and hot chocolate for breakfast. Watching all the beautiful people go by and wondering what it is that gives the French such style. I have read and heard so much about other peoples experiences in Paris that I feel I have vicariously visited it myself. Unfortunately, I am now on the other side of the world, here in Sydney, and there is little chance of going there anytime soon.



Earlier this year I noticed a new patisserie opened on the route I cycle home from work. It has big open windows that give just a peak at the display cases full of tarts, cakes, pies and quiches. It did catch my attention but it wasn’t until I caught a sniff of the wonderful cloud of sweet cakes baking that I got off my bike and had a look inside. This, to me, is a little bit of Paris, right here in Pyrmont, Sydney. It is tastefully decorated in a light blue with stained glass windows and simple dark brown, wooden tables and chairs. Like the French women – nothing pretentious and flashy just lots of class. I love everything about Francois Pastries but most of all I love the amazing food they have on offer. If I can persuade anyone to come within a 1km radius of this Patisserie they have to visit it with me. Each time I have had the pleasure of eating there is takes me a lifetime to order because I want everything on offer. I try something different each time I visit and I have yet to be disappointed. most recently it was this wonderful strawberry tart that got my tastebuds all a tizzy.

I can’t recommend this place highly enough. I am very lucky to have such easy access to it every day. It takes willpower of steel to keep on pedalling by.

Francois Pastries
Shop 3, 35 Union St
Pyrmont,
Sydney