Butter me up: Paris gets its first boutique devoted to France’s favorite fat
Summary
Le Butter Shop opened in Paris as the city's first store focused only on butter, offering 30 different types from French regions like Brittany and the Loire Valley. Customers can taste various flavored butters before buying, and the shop attracts both locals and tourists interested in France’s well-known butter tradition.Key Facts
- Le Butter Shop is the first boutique in Paris dedicated solely to butter.
- The shop offers around 30 varieties of butter, including flavors like shallot, pepper, seaweed, vanilla, and raspberry.
- France consumes about 8 kilograms (18 pounds) of butter per person each year, one of the highest rates worldwide.
- Despite high butter consumption, France has a relatively low obesity rate of 14%, compared to 19% in other developed countries.
- Customers can taste butter samples before buying quantities ranging from 10 grams to 1 kilogram.
- The owner, Erwan Leo, compares butter tasting to wine tasting, focusing on enjoying flavor in moderation.
- The shop attracts a diverse clientele including locals, tourists, and professional chefs.
- The shop is located near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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