PARIS | If you like ham sandwiches, Caractère de Cochon, in Paris’ Marais district is a must visit. The tiny spot, which opened in 2013, is dedicated to the best quality hams and cured meats from across France, Italy, and Spain.
Owner Solo, who hails from Mauritius, but moved to Paris over 30 years ago, opened Caractère de Cochon when he noticed a gap in the market for this kind of shop, which he’d encountered while visiting Italy and Spain.
Hanging from the roof and in the fridges you’ll find all sorts of regional hams, sausages, and related products. You’ll also find a few other relevant things like pickles, baguettes, butter, and terrine.
The famed jambon beurre sandwiches here are sublime. You can build you own, or go for one of the default options. Either way, you can’t go wrong. Simple, unfussy, and quality.
Caractère de Cochon
42 Rue Charlot
75003 Paris
France
Telephone: 0142 747 945
E-mail: n/a
Website
Open
Sun, Tue: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Wed – Thu: 10:00am to 6:30pm
Fri – Sat: 10:00am to 7:30pm