Île-de-France: here's where to find the region's best 2023 organic bread

Following on from the competition for the best traditional baguette in Paris, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Val-d'Oise andEssonne, there's a new competition once again showcasing the expertise of our local bakers.

This autumn, the Syndicat des Boulangers-Pâtissiers du Grand Paris is organizing the competition for the best organic bread in the Paris region. On October 4, many of them submitted their organic breads to the Syndicat's headquarters in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.

After smelling, touching and tasting 63 organic loaves, including 2 from apprentice bakers (out of 76 entries), the jury delivered its verdict on Friday, October 6, 2023. To decide between them, the jury noted several criteria, including the bread's appearance, but also its baking, crumb, smell and taste. The prize for the best 2023 organic bread in the Île-de-France region went to Jean-Paul Taranne. Officiating at Le Fournil Gourmand bakery in Noisy-le-Grand, Seine-Saint-Denis, this artisan baker can be proud of having won first place in the competition.

He is followed by Lionel Odic of Les Délices de Pasteur bakery in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Meanwhile, Benjamin Vigreux of the Graine bakery in the 20th arrondissement of the capital took third place.

• To be read
• Essonne: where can you find the best traditional 2024 baguette in the department?
• Yvelines: where is the best 2024 traditional baguette in the department?
• Paris: the best baguette in 2023 is in the 20th arrondissement

Results of the Best Organic Bread of Île-de-France 2023 competition

1. Jean-Paul TARANNE - Le Fournil Gourmand / 181, rue Pierre Brossolette, 93160 Noisy-le-Grand, France
2. Lionel ODIC - Les Délices de Pasteur / 37, boulevard Pasteur, 75015 Paris
3. Benjamin VIGREUX - Boulangerie Graine / 120, rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
4. Augustin RIVOIRE - Boulangerie TRANCHE / 62 rue Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris
5. Frédéric COMYN - Boulangerie au 140 / 140, rue de Belleville, 75020 Paris
6. André DEVESA - La Boulangerie Bio / 3, Place Simone Veil, 92360 Meudon-la-Forêt
7. Franck HARCAUT - La Tradition by Elui et Franck / 46, rue de Poissy, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
8. Arthur CONSTANT - Maison Constant / 127, avenue du Centenaire, 94210 La Varenne Saint-Hilaire, France
9. Sambas HAMADOU - Le Moulin de Felix Faure / 32, avenue Félix Faure, 75015 Paris
10. Arnaud DELMONTEL - Maison Delmontel / 39, rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris

Congratulations to the winner and all participants!