One of Paris’s oldest boulangeries (bakers),dating back to 1932. Still uses a wood fire (a fire hazard in the built-up 6e?) to bake some of the best bread in the quartier. Try their pain au levain (the French equivalent of sourdough) or punitions (punishments? How can butter cookies be punishment?).
I went in for croissants, but this is what caught my eye the last time I visited. I picked it up. It was suspiciously light for a loaf. Then I realised it wasn't.
Oh, yes. They even sell a Poilâne cushion shaped exactly like one of their round loaves, marked with the trademark Poilâne P.
8 Rue du Cherche-Midi, Paris, France. Tel: 33-1-45- 48-42-59.
Where do you buy your baguette? Tell me below...
Petty's Groceries, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posted by: Ben | May 15, 2009 at 06:52 PM
I'm going to Paris on July and I'll follow your recommendations blindly ;)
Posted by: Allure | May 18, 2009 at 12:21 PM
...and maybe you can give me a few tips when you get back...
xb
Posted by: badaude | May 18, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Must add this place to my list of "places to taste the French cuisine". I'm visiting Paris at the end of July and found it very useful your blog.
Posted by: Ramona | June 19, 2009 at 09:43 AM