At Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park we visit the Hogwarts school and the Hogsmeade village in Scotland. Universal Studios Florida brings us to London and the hidden shopping area called Diagon Alley. At Epic Universe, Universal has beautifully recreated 1920s Paris and the 1990s British Ministry of Magic and seamlessly combined them into one Wizarding World location. The Parisian space is enchanting and mysterious with charming details in the French language.
The Parisian Wizarding World has detailed architecture and visuals throughout.
You’ll love the graphic design around this section of the park thanks to Minalima who is also the iconic duo behind visuals in the Harry Potter films. What may be less familiar is the French terminology and phrases Universal has committed to using throughout the land. There are a few you should know before you visit. These are some Epic Universe, Harry Potter area French terms that will help you navigate and find what you’re looking for.
I’ve attempted to spell out pronunciations of these Epic Universe Harry Potter French terms for fun.
French to Know for the Wizarding World in Epic Universe
A Place Cachee sign seen in the exterior queue of the Ministry of Magic attraction in the Harry Potter area of Epic Universe.
Place Cachée
What it means: hidden place, representing a Fantastic Beasts film setting
How to say it: plawss kuh sheh
This theme park land is properly titled The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. The main ride in the Epic Universe Harry Potter area is themed to the British Ministry of Magic. However, the name of this section of the park doesn’t fully represent where you are.
Place Cachée is to Paris what Diagon Alley is to London. This wizarding commerce area of sorts is featured in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald which is the second film in that series.
The Bieraubeurre Crepe at Cafe L’air de la Sirène in the Ministry of Magic area at Epic Universe. This treat from the Wizarding World is covered with a sweet Butterbeer whipped topping, strawberries and a shortbread cookie with Bieraubeurre printed on it.
Bieraubeurre
What it means: Butterbeer
How to say it: bee yeh oh byooh
If you’re looking for the word “Butterbeer” on the menu, you may not see it. Instead, you’ll need to look around for “Bieraubeurre.” It could also be translated as bière au beurre but it appears around the land, or world, as one word.
Tip: The Café L’air De La Sirène has a Bieraubeurre Crepe! The flavor is just right and the topping is very sweet. This is one of the best Epic Universe snacks to try. It’s unique to this park.
You can find the Butterbeer drink in various forms throughout Place Cachee.
- Bar Moonshine – a walk through bar
- Café L’air De La Sirène – a quick service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
- Le Gobelet Noir – a quick service restaurant with indoor seating
- Bieraubeurre Cart – outdoors next to Le Cirque Arcanus
All locations offer the cold and frozen non-dairy Butterbeer too.
Bar Moonshine also has hot Butterbeer.
There are some other Butterbeer related terms to know. You may spot this butterscotch style drink made a few different ways.
- Bièraubeurre Froide is cold Butterbeer.
- Bièraubeurre Glacée is frozen Butterbeer.
Shop owner Cosme Acajor overlooks her designs in the wand shop.
Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique
What it means: magic wands
How to say it: beg etts mejh eeks
Despite how it looks, it’s not magic bread. You’ve heard of a bread baguette. Baguette can also stand for a baton or stick. In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, the wand shop isn’t Ollivander’s. Instead, visitors to Place Cachee shop for wands at Cosme Acajor Baguettes Magique.
You may still be able to have a lite interactive experience though. Designer Cosme Acajor is often present and sharing the details of her work with shoppers.
Additionally, her opinion varies from Ollivander’s and she says the wizard chooses the wand.