How did the croque monsieur originate?

Table of Contents:

1. How did the croque monsieur originate?
2. Where in France did the croque monsieur originate?
3. What to buy in French hypermarkets?
4. Are French markets cheaper than supermarkets?
5. What is the biggest supermarket in France?
6. Where can I buy cheap groceries in Paris?
7. What do they sell in French markets?

How did the croque monsieur originate?

A croque monsieur (French pronunciation: ​[kʁɔk məsjø]) is a hot sandwich made with ham and cheese. The dish originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. The name comes from the French words croque ("crunchy bite”) and monsieur ("mister").

Where in France did the croque monsieur originate?

Paris

What to buy in French hypermarkets?

What to Buy at a Monoprix Supermarket in France

• French Soap. Soap has been crafted in France since the middle ages. ...
• Pocket Wash cloths. ...
• French Bath Gel. ...
• Colorful Makeup Bags. ...
• Striped French Kitchen Towels. ...
• French Vegetable Sponges. ...
• French Cheese. ...
• French Yogurt in Glass Jars.

Are French markets cheaper than supermarkets?

While these shops can be more expensive than the supermarkets, the quality of your purchases will be significantly higher, usually fresher, and with less preservatives etc. ... Cost-wise, the market stalls and individual shops cannot compete with the supermarkets.

What is the biggest supermarket in France?

Carrefour

Where can I buy cheap groceries in Paris?

The cheapest chains of grocery stores are Dia and Leader Price, and you can also find Leader Price products in Franprix. There's also Carrefour express. Monoprix has a larger range of prices and qualities.

What do they sell in French markets?

Thanks to these itinerant stallholders, larger weekly markets have a rich range of specialised stalls, offering organic vegetables, food specialities from the region or from other countries, olives and Mediterranean specialities, tools, clothes, second-hand books, garden plants, wine straight from the producer, honey ...