Where to buy crystallized ginger in Paris, France?

Question

I need them for baking cookies.

No, I couldn't find them in any of the Monoprix stores.

Are there any specialty shops for baking in Paris?

Answer 1

I'm sure there are baking shops somewhere in Paris, but I can't guide you on where.  Did you try looking at stores other than Monoprix, like G20 or Franchprix?  If all else fails, can you ask in one of the many patisseries if they know where you can get what you need?

Answer 2

You will find some there:

Le Comptoir Colonial

22, rue Lepic

750018 Paris

Tél./fax : [phone]

http://www.bienmanger.com/2R448_Lepic_St...

Since this is unknown in French cuisine your best bet is  exotic food stores. If Le Comptoir Colonial is out of crystallized ginger, you may want to try the supermarket in Chinatown:

Supermarché Tang frères

44 Avenue d'Ivry

Paris 75013

01 45 70 80 00

Hypermarket Carrefour has quite a good selection of exotic foods so they may have some. The one in Créteil can be reached by the métro, line 8, métro station Créteil Préfecture.

You may also try "épiceries orientales" (middle-eastern grocery stores) or the food section of the Galeries Lafayette.

Otherwise if it's not too urgent you can order online:

http://www.bienmanger.com/1F1478_Gingemb...

http://www.goutetnature.com/dhtml/fiche_...

(both are distributed by Le Comptoir Colonial mentioned above). There is also this organic brand:

http://www.graine-de-bonne-sante.com/p-d...

http://mondebio.com/index.php?content=ar...