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A worldwide tour of croque-monsieur is setting up at Ground Control!

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As part of its Food Express exhibition, which revisits the history of bar cars in French trains, Ground Control invites you to join a very special event. Indeed, until October 5th, you can discover 9 unique croque-monsieur creations by the venue's restaurateurs.

It's a complete sensory experience that Ground Control, an iconic space in the 11th district, is offering for this back-to-school season 2025. For a few weeks, this spot is extending its Food Express exhibition right into your plates, by reinventing the croque-monsieur — a classic of popular cuisine and train catering — at its various culinary counters.


An exhibition that's on the right track

When we think of trains, we rarely think of fine dining. Yet, there was a time when food on board dining cars was a serious and unmissable affair. It’s through these forgotten culinary practices that Ground Control invites you to travel until October 5th. On the agenda, a

a series of photographs straight from the SNCF archives, from the Orient Express endowment fund and the Newrest Wagons-Lits group to trace the history of rail gastronomy and its rapid modernization over the years, from the mid-20th century to today. A delicious journey through the history of meals on the rails, which you can enjoy aboard a reconstructed vintage bar car. And the magic doesn’t stop there, as you can now extend the experience with your taste buds.


The Great Journey of the Croque-Monsieur

For just under a month, the most legendary hot sandwich of Paris is being reinvented in all sorts of ways, offering us a culinary tour of France, and even the world. It's Italian at Solina, featuring mozzarella and mortadella, and transforms into Asian at Coin-Op (pulled chicken with soy, carrot and daikon pickles). For lovers of spicy cuisine, head over to Burning Naan, where it comes with a butter chicken béchamel. Bouboule and Little Drop share the French twist with a croque with beef bourguignon and another with Saint-Nectaire. Smashed, American, Greek, or even Sudanese, you’ve guessed it, the recipes are multiplying to satisfy all appetites. Our advice: go as a team,

take one of each, and treat yourself to a moment of pure pleasure.

Food Express - Croque-monsieur
Ground Control
Until October 5, 2025
Free entry
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