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DÉBORAH DUPONT DAGUET • Librairie Gourmande
WORK • Friday Routine
DÉBORAH DUPONT DAGUET • CEO • Librairie Gourmande
Neighborhood you work in: 6th arr
Neighborhood you live in: Clamart
What’s on the agenda this weekend?
When I’m in Clamart on Sunday morning, I go to the covered market at La Fourche, with my regular vendors, around 9a. Then a quick stop at La Laiterie Moderne, Avenue Jean Jaurès, to stock up on cheese. Afterward, I head to the kitchen and prepare both meals for the day, often roasting vegetables and making cakes for the week ahead. Sometimes I go gardening at my plot, which I’ve had for 10 years with the association Les Jardins du Fort d’Issy.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
Tonight, I’m having pizza with my son. I’ll pick it up from Inizio, Rue du Montparnasse in the 14th arrondissement, on my way home from the bookstore by bike, and we’ll reheat it.
Any weekend getaways?
The city of Dijon is ideally located and easily accessible by train, with a beautiful pedestrian city center and numerous restaurants (La Cave se Rebiffe, Monique, Cibo...). Rennes is also great, with the Marché des Lices, and an abundance of fantastic restaurants (Ima, Racines...).
What was your last great vacation?
A short trip to Northern Brittany, Including a stop in Cancale at Roellinger to have a snack at Grain de Vanille and to stock up on spices at their shop. If your budget allows, don’t hesitate to have a meal at the bistro (by the sea) or even at the three-Michelin-star restaurant at Château Richeux in Saint Méloir des Ondes.
From Cancale, I love heading up to Pointe du Grouin to take in a breath of fresh air. As I drove along the coast toward Saint-Malo, I discovered Bertrand Larcher’s Breizh Café farm. In Saint-Malo, don’t miss the Bordier butter, and try the unique Japanese restaurant Tanpopo. On the other side of the Rance River, stroll through the old town of Dinan, dream in front of the beautiful villas in Dinard, and finish the day with a visit to Crêperie L’Hermine in Saint Briac before enjoying the end of the day at the Garde beach or Pointe du Décollé.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
A subscription for massages at La Maison du Tui Na (on the recommendation of Delphine Plisson, who mentioned it to me years ago).
What store or service do you always recommend?
I’m a devoted fan of Rœllinger spices (Rue Ste Anne in the 2nd) because any of their mixes or even their pepper can elevate any dish or recipe. It’s the magical touch that always surprises everyone!