Aléa

Still that sweet little bistro in Montmartre

On my first trip to Aléa in September 2022, I had one of the most delicious duck preparations I’ve ever tasted:

Canard de Challans, millefeuille de pomme de terre, figue pochée au vin rouge, jus de viande

It was a heritage breed, cooked to a beautiful pink color that was magnified by magenta figs poached in red wine. Served with a decadent potato mille…