Tante Emma is like the Bonne Maman or the Aunt Jemima of Germany, a fictional archetypal grandmother at whose house a second helping is mandatory. This store being … the German equivalent of the Thanksgiving store in the Marais, Germanophiles will be happy to find their favorite German delicatessen products, including a whole range of German beers, at this cozy specialty deli in the 10th arrondissement. [link]

Situated in the heart of the charming Poncelet market in the 17th arrondissement, Stuebli Delikatessen is the perfect place to have an afternoon coffee or hot chocolate … with a real viennoiserie. Austrian pastries like Apfelstrudel and Topfengulatschen are on the menu, and during the market hours you can also taste the homemade Sauerkraut. If this is still not enough: Let there be brunch! [link]

The quartier d'Europe pays homage to all the great European capital cities. That is all except one. Berlin had never been included in the quartier and, upon once again … becoming capital city of Germany in 1999, had to content itself with what some would call a pathetic little square squished behind the Grand Palais. Protest from certain members of the German expat community prompted city hall to plant some more flowers and improve the space. There's even a little fence around the Berlin bear to protect him from Parisian canines eager to express their méfiance. [link]

It's no surprise that there should be a Rue de Vienne in the Parisian Quartier d'Europe, yet, we're still tickled to find it there. The street has no Austrian charm … whatsoever and is rather filled with dime stores, beauty salons, and cheap hotels. Nevertheless, it's worth a trip if just for the picture souvenir for the serious Germanophile. [link]

Although Lagerfeld probably feels more French than German, we cannot forget to point out the most famous German personality of the 20th century (who doesn't have … seriously menacing intentions). Lagerfeld emigrated to France with his mother in 1953 and managed to establish himself as one of the most influential fashion designers of the century. He has worked for Chloé, Fendi, and Chanel (among other labels) and has also started a plethora of side projects. We hear if you visit a certain Rive Droite art and design bookstore often enough, you may stand the chance of running into him -- and his massive security detail. [link]

The Heinrich Heine Haus located in the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP) welcomes German students and researchers by offering sponsored apartments … and work spaces. Their rich program includes academic conferences on a multitude of topics, lectures, readings, concerts, theatrical performances, and film series -- as well as a free language exchange for those interested in improving their conversational German. [link]

The Institut is the mouthpiece of German culture and language in Paris, having recently reopened in the 16th arrondissement after renovations. In addition to their … German language teaching and learning functions, they organize and sponsor dozens of cultural events throughout the year, including art exhibitions, cinema events, conferences, and more. [link]