On Friday afternoon the city got some warm air for the first time in what seems like ages and I got the urge to head to up to the Bassin de la Villette and visit the Canal Bio food co-op to pick up my groceries. (Also, the Naturalia down the road that I usually walk to has been having some stocking issues even on stuff I need all the time like tempeh, buckwheat crepes… vegetables!!) So I hopped on the metro then strolled down the canal-side.
The selection at Canal Bio is very diverse so it’s a lot of fun to load up. They have a big bulk food section including lots of dried fruit, nuts, grains and beans. A wide range of soy products, and sprouts, even garbanzo sprouts. Prices are a little lower than at my local store, but not especially cheap.
I picked up some sweet treats that I don’t often see in my neighborhood: ‘petite’ chocolate chips, caramel corn, peanut puffs, green tea bars, divine chocolate coated chestnut cookies and very reasonably priced crystalized ginger in bulk.
There are more than 300 organic food co-ops in France.
Canal Bio
46 Bis Quai de la Loire 75019
01 42 06 44 44
Métro: Jaures or Laumiere
Vegan Pilgrim 
Hi Emily,
we are about to visit Paris with our son who is 3.
Your site has been a wonderful find. I was wondering if you could tell us if rice milk is sold in stores like Naturalia. Our son is vegan but also does do well with soy or nuts based products.
Best
sanjog
btw: We would love to join your vegan picnic if there is one between the 26 and 31 of July.
Dear Sanjog,
I have been traveling and I missed your question. Hopefully you were able to find what you needed. Yes, Naturalia does carry rice milk, even in drink boxes. Also, regular grocery stores like Franprix, Monoprix etc. carry it in their diététique section. Those stores are open longer hours and they are easier to locate.
Regards,
Emily