The Best Bakeries in France

Paris

Atelier P1 is an artisan bakery in the 18th arrondissement that sells sourdough loaves, viennoiseries, tarts and focaccia. Its praline pain au chocolat and naturally leavened breads draw repeat visits from neighbourhood regulars. La Petite Alsacienne serves Alsatian breads, pretzels, pastries and sandwiches. Its sweet and savoury pretzels and a selection that changes daily set it apart.

Small-town bakeries

Boulangerie Pâtisserie Messerlin in Flassans-sur-Issole sells breads, pastries and sandwiches, and its pan bagnat, flan and cream puffs are often ordered again. The shop was enlarged in a renovation. Ma Première Boulangerie in La Turbie makes its croissants and pain au chocolat on site, and has a few seats outside beside the road. The shop has queues at busy hours. Hat's in Allauch is a bakery and pastry shop with a counter of breads, pastries and prepared dishes, plus a tea room, cheese and charcuterie. It has a wide bread selection and a terrace with indoor seating.

Saint-Malo

Maison Malécot is a bakery and tea room in Saint-Malo that sells sourdough loaves, viennoiseries, tarts and cream puffs. The breads and pastries are made from scratch with high-quality ingredients. The shop sells no baguettes.