Svenska Affären: the flagship pastries of the 100% Swedish delicatessen in Paris

Initially located in the 9th arrondissement, then established in a small street in the 17th arrondissement of the capital, just a few steps away from the famous " Svenska kyrkan ", Agneta, Swedish by birth, finally chose to move her Affären a short time ago. From now on, this wonderful little piece of Sweden in the middle of Paris is located on rue de Saussure, near the Pont Cardinet.

Obviously known by all the Swedish and other Scandinavian expatriates in Paris, this store is really worth a visit. And it is very logically by a " välkommen " that we are welcomed there. Inside, the delicatessen is very nicely decorated, not to say Swedish style, with local products (cranberry jam, herring marinated with onions, Noblesse cookies, cod egg spread, Swedish beer...), but also tableware and decorative items.

Very quickly, we are attracted by the tempting smell of spices. Our eyes then fall nose to nose with the kanelbullar, these traditional Swedish pastries. Homemade every day in the basement of the grocery store, these succulent cinnamon buns are very popular with customers. It must be said that the Swedes do not joke with the art of the coffee break, the famous " fika ". It is a bit like our aperitif in France. So, it is a real social institution in the land of the Dalarna horse. In Sweden, the inhabitants have the habit of meeting around a coffee or a cup of tea, and tasting pastries, like kanelbulle.

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To diversify its offer, Affären also proposes other delicious buns: blueberry and vanilla cream, simply with sugar, or with cardamom, our favorites!

And if you plan to visitAffären in the middle of February, then you might come across another pastry, the unavoidable semla, or semlor in the plural. This excellent and very tasty cardamom-flavored brioche, filled with marzipan and whipped cream, is only eaten during Mardi Gras.

At that time, in Sweden, those who dared to sell this speciality before or after the official date even incurred a fine. That's how sacred the traditions are there. So if you want to taste these delicious semlor, head to Affären now before it's too late. And don't forget to say " tack " when you leave!