Les Apaches, Butcher shop in the 20th arrondissement, Paris, France
Les Apaches is a butcher shop on Rue des Gâtines in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. The small counter-style shop offers fresh meat cuts, house-made charcuterie and pâtés, savory pies, and a small selection of specialty condiments.
Les Apaches was founded by Vincent and François, two former professional rugby players who moved into the butchery trade. They built the shop from the ground up, focusing on sourcing directly from small farms across France.
Les Apaches is known for sausages seasoned with spices like zaatar, sesame, ginger, or lemon, which is unusual for a traditional French butcher shop. This mix of French butchery and outside flavors reflects how the eastern side of Paris naturally absorbs different food influences.
The shop is open every day except Monday, with evening hours on weekdays and Saturday, and a shorter morning slot on Sunday. The space is small, so it can get crowded at peak times. Coming early in the day, especially on weekends, gives you the best chance to see the full range on offer.
The owners source their veal from the Lot region and their pork from the Landes, two areas known for the quality of their animals. They also stock a habanero-based hot sauce imported from Belgium, which is an unusual addition for a Parisian butcher counter.
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