The Top 5 Boulangerie in France (they said)
by unexcusedabsences 21 Nov 2011Bread is bread, right? Not at these five boulangerie. Even though the state regulates the ingredients, weight and maximum price of a baguettes, quality varies enormously. This list contains boulangerie we feel sell truly exceptional bread. Of course it’s only our not-so-humble opinion, so your mileage may vary.
TOULOUSE (near Place St-Georges)
Maison De Oliveira
Wonderful flavor, medium texture and outstanding crust – see Google’s street view
5 Rue Pomme, 31000 Toulouse, FranceMORET-SUR-LOING (near the Seine River, about 2 hours south of Paris)
Au p’tit Pétrin
Outstanding, velvety and moist and chewy bread with delightful crust – see Google’s street view
Avenue Jean Jaurès, 77250 Moret-sur-Loing, FranceHESSE (eastern Lorraine)
Boulangerie-Patisserie Haoury
CAPESTANG (Herault department of Languedoc-Roussillon)
Boulangerie au Palais de Saveurs
Springy, hole-filled bread with thick crust – see Google’s street view
9 Place Jean Jaurès, 34310 Capestang, FranceBRAM (Aude department of Languedoc-Roussillon)
Laval et Fils
Not as chewy as we might want, but otherwise delicious taste – see Google’s street view
15 Avenue Général de Gaulle, 11150 Bram, France
Honorable mention:
Jean-Pascal Lavot
90 rue dorée – montargis
02 38 98 97 98