Vegan In Paris: 5 Things You Need To Know

Are you heading to the City of Light soon? Are you vegan and worried about how being vegan in Paris will be?

There are so many things to do in Paris and being vegan in Paris is easier than you think!

You have come to the right place for reassurance and information because I am vegan and have visited Paris several times.

Here you will find budget-pleasing and affordable tips on how to remain vegan in Paris during your visit.

Vegan In Paris: 5 Things You Need To Know

1) Make Use Of Parisian Grocery Stores

Depending on your goals and length of stay in Paris, frequenting the Parisian grocery stores ensures being vegan in Paris is easy.

Sure everyone wants to sit in a French cafe or outside on their front patio watching the world stroll by, eating delectable French food.

You will certainly want to research vegan restaurants in Paris as there are many recommendations.

My goal is to give you options to make it easy for you to remain vegan in Paris France and are kind to your budget.

There are locally-owned grocery stores on just about every Parisian block.

Fran Prix a chain store is everywhere you will be going around town.

Your accommodations will dictate what vegan items you can buy

If you are in an Air B&B with a kitchen, purchase vegan items. If you are in a hotel, with a little refrigerator in your room, you are fortunate and have great options.

If no refrigerator is available to you, that is OK because there still is a lot you can buy and easily remain vegan in Paris.

While you are planning your Paris trip, here are a few more posts to read later:

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Bananas, cereal, yogurt, and plant-based milk make for a great breakfast to begin your day and make being vegan in Paris France easy and affordable.

You are already aware you must never leave home (or in this case, your hotel/Air B&B, etc..) without healthy vegan options to eat. 

You can stock up on French bread, snacks, drinks, plant milk, fruits, and veggies. When you leave for your day around town, bring food reinforcements.

This lightweight foldable travel backpack would be perfect for you to carry water and snacks.

I never leave home on a trip without my Bobble filtration bottle. the 18.5-ounce size is perfect for travel and fits in a backpack or your purse.

Also when filled with water, it is not too heavy to carry. And the charcoal filter ensures fresh clean water whenever you fill the Bobble. You can find filter replacements here. 

Remember to bring your reusable grocery sacks. These are foldable and would take no room at all in your suitcase.

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2) Do Not Hesitate To Ask A Cafe To Veganize Food Options For You

When you are out and about and find that perfect French bistro that entices you, do not be intimidated (because it is French!)

Speak to the wait staff, or the chef to veganize an entree for you to enjoy Paris vegan food!

Any establishment worth its weight wants to please its clientele, and none wants an unhappy customer.

These days, being plant-based is more widely recognized and accepted than it ever has been.

There should be a food option or two for you to choose from everywhere.

It does not necessarily have to be a vegan restaurant in Paris.

My family: 1 vegan, 2 vegetarians, 1 omnivore, enjoying lunch outdoors at a French bistro. 

3) Fast Food Restaurants Ofter Offer Vegan Options

Paris has a wide variety of food to offer a hungry tourist, especially when it comes to fast food restaurants which will aid in making it easy for you to eat in Paris.

You will recognize the major chains. Do not be hesitant to investigate them all, even ones you would not frequent back at home, because in Paris, even the chain restaurants offer vegan options.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered McDonald’s in Paris offered vegan options!

If you do not ordinarily frequent fast food establishments at home, you may want to consider it.

If you are traveling with family, or in a group, the majority often dictates where to eat. Rest assured it is a lot less difficult because you can find vegan options everywhere.

4) You Can Visit Gelato Shops In Paris For Delicious Vegan Gelato

Besides vegan French pastries, the French make some wicked good gelato!

And while some French pastries are off limits to anyone wishing to remain vegan in Paris, rejoice because there is vegan gelato.

And vegan sorbet. And they are all yummy. My fave is chocolate gelato.

It is a bit more difficult to find as not all shops have vegan chocolate gelato, but when you do find some, you will be rewarded with such luscious deliciousness.

Here I am, a vegan in Paris, enjoying vegan gelato and sorbet with my two daughters.

5) Plan To Travel Out Of Your Neighborhood For A Specific Vegan Restaurant (It Is Worth It!)

Depending on what district you are staying in during your time in Paris, and your vegan-in-Paris foodie desires, plan on traveling out of your neighborhood to reach your vegan nirvana.

During a recent trip to Paris, our little group of four (1 vegan, 2 vegetarians, 1 omnivore) decided on a vegan Asian restaurant.

It was a ways away from our  Air B&B and included a metro ride and a few blocks-long walk once we arrived in the restaurant’s neighborhood.

Vegan restaurants in Paris are trendy so plan on waiting in a long line for a seat if you arrive during the busy time of day.

Fortunately, we arrived right when the restaurant opened and we were seated promptly.

When we left, there was a waiting line of hungry customers and the restaurant vegan Paris was full.

I am vegan and if I can eat well in Paris, you can too!

Paris Vegan Food Packing Tips 

Read How To Pack Lightly my packing tips and tricks!

This unisex RFID-blocking concealed travel pouch is lightweight and comes in several colors.

These  RFID Sleeves would be a solution to preventing stolen information.

These Bagail packing cubes are the exact ones I use whenever I travel.

This world traveler adapter kit can charge several devices simultaneously.

This Anker high-speed phone charging battery is the exact one I carry with me on all of my trips.

My daughter gifted me this FugeTek selfie stick and tripod for my birthday.

This antitheft backpack has a charging port, is water-resistant and can comfortably carry up to a 15.6″ laptop.

These Skechers all-season shoes are extremely affordable and yet fashionable. 

d these Go Walk Joy Skechers sneakers come in colors to match your outfits and are still affordable.

I highly recommend these Vionics adjustable strap orthotic sandals.

These unisex polarized sunglasses come in lens colors and frame designs and are extremely affordable.

If you are fond of aviator-style sunglasses these polarized aviators may interest you.

If you need new luggage to travel to France, this expandable soft-side spinner luggage is affordable and comes in lots of colors.

If you like hard-sided better, you may favor this hard-sided luggage set better.

Do not forget TSA-Approved luggage locks.

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