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 New Canaan

New Canaan

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Amenities

Wheelchair Access

Outdoor Seating

Free Wifi

Wine and Beer

Located on Elm Street, in the heart of New Canaan’s downtown shopping district, we are steps away from the Metro North train station. With vaulted ceilings and a chapel-like façade, our store is perhaps one of the most unique buildings on Elm Street! We love inviting our neighbors to gather for events – in fact, we host the New Canaan “Newcomers’ Club” once a month and welcome a local middle school French class to immerse themselves in francophone culture and cuisine annually. Join us for a delicious Avocado Toast at our communal table, or simply enjoy a Belgian brownie and cappuccino on our outdoor patio as the rest of New Canaan passes by.

Simplicity According to Alain

Our founder

Alain Coumont was born into a family of cooks. His grandparents had a restaurant, his father was a chef, and his aunt Simone was a talented pâtissier who baked tarts every Saturday for the whole family to devour on Sunday. When he was 6 years old, Alain began reading from the two cookbooks on the shelf at home. He taught himself to cook by reading recipes and hints from famous chefs. His first creations were chocolate mousse, cream puffs, and eclairs. Little did he know…

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