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Maison Malécot

Saint-Malo, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BAKERIES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 69 2026
Maison Malécot

A bakery and tea room in Saint-Malo selling sourdough loaves, viennoiseries, tarts and cream puffs. Its breads and pastries are made from scratch with high-quality ingredients, and the shop sells no baguettes.

Highlights

  • Sourdough and rye loaves
  • Cream puffs and fruit tarts
  • Sandwiches made to order

Good to know

  • Queues form by 10 AM on Saturdays
  • No baguettes or white bread sold
  • Tables inside and on the terrace

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