The best bakeries in Paris
The best bakeries in Paris could easily be considered a part of world heritage, as they play an essential role for many people. For Parisians, for example, bread is a staple of their diet, a must-have. Who doesn’t know the stereotype of a Parisian with a baguette under their arm?! Contemporary bakers have greatly evolved the products used as well as the preparation and baking techniques, but the crispiness of the crust and the softness of the crumb remain signs of quality. And what can be said about the tempting aromas that greet you as you step into a quality bakery? In Paris, renowned establishments like Kayser and Poilâne shine brightly, but here we offer you a few others that are more discreet yet just as delightful.
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Mamiche
Mamiche is the house of happiness located at the intersection of Rue du Château d’Eau and Rue Condorcet in the 9th arrondissement. All the best sweet treats are available during snack time: shiny sugar donuts, chocolate-filled babka, dripping éclairs, and delightfully soft cookies for both kids and adults. If we haven’t mentioned the bread yet, it’s simply because it’s just as good. Mamiche has also recently transformed into a caterer in the 10th arrondissement with a new location that promises just as much delight at lunchtime.
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Boulangerie Utopie
Delicious country sourdough breads with various flavors: roquefort and walnut, feta and tarragon, soft thyme and apricot, and more. The pastries awaiting you at this spot in the 11th arrondissement keep pace with creations that change according to the team’s inspiration. Every weekend, a new surprise awaits you! Stay alert; they are all just as delicious as each other.
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SAIN Boulangerie
With two locations, including one in the 10th arrondissement, Sain Boulangerie offers its loyal customers delicious bread with nostalgic flavors and natural ingredients. While the bakery specializes in sourdough bread, we also love its wonderful seasonal pastries. When the season allows, we highly recommend their apricot lavender turnover!
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Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Terroirs d'Avenir
Very good, homemade, and seasonal! The Terroir d’Avenir brand has several establishments throughout the capital to promote sustainable agriculture and raise awareness about everyone’s consumption habits. The butcher shop, dairy, greengrocer, and bakery each advocate for an agricultural model capable of addressing the climate and food challenges of our time. And since we are talking about bakeries here, the one at Terroir d’Avenir is among the best in the city. The breads and baguettes are reliable favorites, and the seasonal pastries catch our eye with every visit. Everything this establishment offers is quickly devoured by regulars as soon as it comes out of the oven, so don’t delay in making your purchases, or you might find yourself empty-handed, staring at empty display cases and shelves.
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Boulangerie Poilâne
A true temple of bread in Paris, the Poilâne family carries on the tradition from generation to generation, remaining true to its primary mission: to make quality bread for everyone. Founded in 1932, the first shop located at 8 Rue du Cherche-Midi in the 6th arrondissement is still a pilgrimage site for those wanting to learn more about the history of bread. A unique know-how to rediscover the authentic taste of bread.
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Ten Belles
Ten Belles serves as both a café and a bakery. The three locations (6th, 10th, and 11th arrondissements) all adhere to the same guiding principle: to use artisanal methods that reflect their social and ecological commitment. The result is a soft crumb, a perfectly crispy crust, and a slight acidity characteristic of sourdough.
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Atelier P1
At the foot of Montmartre, L’Atelier P1 is a beautiful modern bakery that brings together all the elements for making good bread: organic flours, slow kneading, and sourdough fermentation. The wonderful team at this establishment in the 18th arrondissement also offers a baking workshop to learn how to make your own bread. Once the class is finished, it’s time for tasting!
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Pâtisserie Boulangerie "La Petite Alsacienne"
Nestled on the outskirts of the 14th arrondissement, La Petite Alsacienne is a bakery with Alsatian accents that offers not only excellent bread but also delicious pretzels. These little wonders from the east of France can be enjoyed salted with a sprinkle of fleur de sel, cheesy, sweet, as doughnuts, or chocolate-covered. To honor the land of sauerkraut, La Petite Alsacienne also offers other Alsatian specialties like kouglof and Mauricettes.
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Boulangerie MieMie
As cute as its emblem, this establishment in the 11th arrondissement offers a small selection of sourdough breads and ancient flours, where long fermentations are the norm. The seasonal tarts are also a must-try: Tarte Tatin, fig and labneh tart, chocolate-buckwheat, and more. At MieMie, nothing goes to waste; all leftover pastries are transformed into new cakes with a crunchy layer.
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Le Bricheton
From the old French word “briche,” the term bricheton is slang for bread. In the Réunion neighborhood, this bakery in the 20th arrondissement has adopted this name to offer local residents quality bread made from ancient flours that the baker grows himself!
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