Below the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth lies the Gare Centrale, and its warren of shops, cafes, and Premiere Moisson.
The first time I ventured down into the train station, I saw a queue of people at Premiere Moisson. And as soon as I looked into the display cases and saw the fantastic-looking pastries, I knew why. It became my daily ritual to leave the hotel, descend into the subterranean shopping mall, and immediately get in line at the boulangerie.
"Une chocolatine aux amandes, SVP." These chocolate and almond croissants were good enough to rival my local favorites at Fleur de Cocoa: crisp and flaky on the outside, and full of chocolatey, almondy goodness on the inside.
I am envious of the commuters who are able to stop here every day on their way to work!