jef z.
Yelp
Great shop. Great part of town. Delicious!!!!!
After checking out Notre Dame and the Saint Chapelle, take the 4 north just a few stops and go to this cheese shop (henry w's review has good directions)! After the standrd tourist attractions, you'll have a blast sniffing your way through the cultured treasures. There are so many fresh food stands around that area, if the weather is nice, you can create the perfect picnic all while enjoying a really interesting part of town. We also stopped by a few cafe's en route and everyone was really nice.
If you are worried about the "rude frenchman", try this skeleton-key phrase that will let them know you are no "ugly american tourist." You smile and say, "je parle un pue francais parce que je suis stupide american touriste", which translates to "I only speak a little french because i am a stupid american tourist." It's tried and true people! Be a little self-deprecating, leave your khakis, white tennis shoes and fanny pack in the hotel, and Paris will embrace you.