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+===== Breakfast Habits in Paris =====
+  * **Timing**:
+    * Breakfast in Paris is typically a light and quick affair, usually eaten between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
+  * **Common Foods**:
+    * **Bread**: Slices of baguette or toast with butter and jam (confiture) are also very common. The bread is often dipped into coffee or hot chocolate.
+    * **Pastries**: The quintessential Parisian breakfast often includes pastries such as croissants. More refined pastries are usually reserved for the weekend, especially Sunday. Pastries are bought fresh from a local boulangerie.
+    * **Dairy**: Yogurt and cheese might be included, although they are less common than pastries and bread.
+  * **Drinks**:
+    * **Coffee**: The most popular breakfast drink is [[cafe_coffee|café]] or in English //coffee// that is prepared in many styles but typically served as //café au lait// (coffee with milk), espresso, or //café noir// (black coffee).
+    * **Tea**: Tea is also a common choice, usually served with milk or lemon.
+    * **Hot Chocolate**: Known as [[chocolat chaud]], this rich drink is especially popular among children.
+    * **Juice**: Freshly squeezed orange juice or other fruit juices are sometimes enjoyed. Local servers can often spot visitors because the French do not often order orange juice, coffee and a crossant at a café.
+  * **Breakfast at Home vs. a Café Breakfast**:
+    * **At Home**: Many Parisians have a simple breakfast at home. It is quick and often eaten standing up or on the go.
+    * **Café**: For those who prefer a more leisurely start to the day, enjoying breakfast at a café is a popular option. Sitting at a café terrace, sipping coffee, and eating a pastry while watching the city wake up is a cherished Parisian experience.
+  * **Work Culture**:
+    * Breakfast is generally not a social or business meal in Paris. It is seen as a personal time to start the day quietly.
+    * Many Parisians will have their breakfast quickly before heading out to work or school.
+  * **Portions and Pace**:
+    * Portions are typically small and the meal is light, as lunch is usually the main meal of the day.
+    * The pace is usually quick, especially on weekdays. On weekends, breakfast might be more leisurely, especially if enjoyed at a café.
+  * **Dietary Preferences**:
+    * While traditional breakfast foods are most common, there is a growing trend towards healthier options, including whole grain breads, fresh fruit, and granola.
+Understanding these breakfast habits provides insight into the Parisian approach to the first meal of the day, which balances simplicity and quality, often enjoyed with a good cup of coffee.
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   * **Venues**:
-    * Parisians have various options for lunch, ranging from [[bistros]], [[brasseries]], and [[cafés]] to [[.restaurants:start|Restaurants]] and [[boulangeries]]. Many also opt for takeaway from a [[traiteur]] or grab a quick bite from a [[pâtisserie]].
+    * Parisians have various options for lunch, ranging from [[Bistros]], [[Brasseries]], and [[Cafés]] to [[.restaurants:start|Restaurants]] and [[Boulangeries]]. Many also opt for takeaway from a [[Traiteur]] or grab a quick bite from a [[Pâtisserie]].
     * Business lunches are often held in more formal restaurants, while casual lunches with friends or family might take place in bistros or cafés.