Paris: Le Petite Dejeuner

Passport? Check. Bags? Check. Place to stay? Check. Rough night sleep after an eleven-hour flight? Definitely. Traveling takes so much out of us. The stress of airports, finding connecting flights, and the different time zones can wear out even the most seasoned traveler. As the morning sun beams into your unfamiliar Parisian bedroom directly into your eyes at 7:30am and you find yourself awake after two full hours of sleep. Fear not weary voyager you will find solace in Paris. That solace is Petit déjuener.

Petit déjuener is your quintessential French breakfast that consists of a halved baguette generously smeared with pretty much the most flavorful butter you can imagine. A tin of strawberry confiture aka, jam sits idol until you decide to add a layer of sweetness to that baguette which was baked just hours ago. Need something lighter, flakier, something in a crescent shape? Yes please. Included in your breakfast for a total of 6,50 euros, a croissant will accompany your baguette along with orange juice, and of course Parisian jet fuel. Yes, I’m talking about their exceptionally delicious and extra strong coffee.

We found our petit solace at Café Rey located in the bustling Place de la Bastille. In Paris, there is a café with a morning respite with your name on it. Have your café, croissant, and baguette. Above all, don’t let the ever daunting jet lag slow you down. You are in Paris after all!