An excellent place for gastronomic shopping in Versailles will be Maison Beaudet Artisan. This store is located next to the Versailles Park. Many tourists and locals visit it especially to buy their favorite products or arrange a picnic in the park. The store offers a huge choice of ready-made dishes. They always sell fresh sandwiches and salads, soft drinks and sweet pastries, as well as wonderful French cheese and traditional baguettes.
The real historic attraction of Versailles is Le Marché Notre Dame market. Its opening took place more than 300 years ago. It is to this market, that local people and tourists go for food. Even chefs of local restaurants buy food here, which speaks of the highest quality of goods. You'll find counters with excellent pastries and sweets here, as well.
Very unusual delicacies are sold in Le Potager du Roi store. Delicious candied fruits, rhubarb or fennel nectar, various kinds of honey and other organic sweets - the choice of original products is very large in this farm shop.
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