La meilleure boulangerie de France " returned to M6 on January 8 for its 11th season. For this new gourmet edition, renowned French baker Bruno Cormerais, also Meilleur Ouvrier de France (2004), and pastry chef Noëmie Honiat continue to criss-cross the roads of France in search of the best bakery in France.
Each week, several bakeries in the same region present their creations to a panel of experts including Noëmie Honiat, Bruno Cormerais and, this year, Michelin-starred chef Michel Sarran from Toulouse. Together, they smell, touch and taste the various breads, viennoiseries and pastries presented for the occasion. The creativity and expertise of the artisans are also part of the selection criteria.
After stopping off in the Grand Est, Normandy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Burgundy and the Var, the jury for " La meilleure boulangerie de France " stops off in Paris and its inner suburbs, more specifically in Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Yvelines.
A total of 10 bakeries located in Paris and its inner suburbs will compete on M6 from Monday March 11 to Friday March 15, 2024, starting at 6.30pm. To stand out from the crowd and make it into the finalists, the bakers will have to compete in four events: the store, the signature product, the signature bread, and the jury challenge, which will push everyone to be creative.
So, which 10 bakeries in Paris and the inner suburbs are taking part in this new week of " La meilleure boulangerie de France "? Let's find out!
DUHAMEL - MARINE ET JULIEN in Orgeval (78)
With a father and two uncles who were bakers, Julien - originally from Paris - decided to become a pastry chef. After working in a famous Parisian palace and then for a MOF pastry chef, Julien opened his own establishment in 2017 in Orgeval, Yvelines, with his wife Marine on the sales side and Jonathan on the bakery side.
LA TRADITION - ÉLIO ET FRANCK in Saint-Germain-En-Laye (78)
When two great friends decide to take over a bakery together in 2022, the result is Elio et Franck's "La Tradition" in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. While Elio is passionate about pastry-making, Franck specializes in bakery. Proof of their unfailing friendship, the two craftsmen and associates live in a shared apartment just above the bakery, with Elio's dog Quiba!
LE BERCAIL - MATHIEU in Clamart (92)
Here, baking is a family affair! For this adventure, Mathieu is surrounded by his dad David, his little brother Elian, and his wife Chelsea. In the shop windows? Special breads, original viennoiseries and modern pastries.
LA MÉDITERRANÉENNE - DAVID, BENJAMIN ET JULIANO in Montrouge (92)
Behind this establishment are David, a former food journalist who has converted to a bakery, Benjamin, the head baker, and Juliano, the young pastry chef. On the menu? Bakery classics.
FRAPPE - THOMAS AND SOLENN in Paris, 11th arrondissement (75)
Meet Solenn and Thomas, a couple in both life and work. Together, they offer tomorrow's trends in their bakery Frappe. Their store's star product? The New York Roll!
Frappe, the urban bakery-pastry shop that's making Paris run
Frappe is the name of a new bakery and patisserie that opened this year in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Solenn Le Squer and Thomas Padovan offer delicious artisan breads, gourmet viennoiseries, crazy Frappe Rolls and fine pastries. [Read more]
MADAME GUYMOT - YASSIN, TARIK ET KHALID in Paris 13th arrondissement (75)
Head to Paris's 13th arrondissement to discover Madame Guymot, run by Yassin, Tarik and Khalid! What's in store? Tarik and, above all, Yassin, the only one of the trio with a diploma in baking and pastry-making, create a short but carefully-crafted range.
VICTOIRE - VICTOIRE in Paris 9th arrondissement (75)
Victoire is the boss! A former graphic designer turned baker, she opened her establishment in July 2020, with the help of Illaria, the Italian pastry chef who worked at Thierry Marx's bakery. Victoire's window displays are aesthetically pleasing, modern and creative.
MAISON CARTON - JEAN-MICHEL in Paris 10th arrondissement (75)
Ever heard of Maison Caron? Located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the Gare du Nord train station, this bakery seduces the taste buds of local residents with its fine range of products. As proof of its reputation, Jean-Michel won the Grand Paris 2022 Best Butter Croissant award. La Maison Carton also features in the latest edition of François Régis Gaudry's guide!
LE FOURNIL GOURMAND - JEAN-PAUL ET CORINNE in Noisy-Le-Grand (93)
Former colleagues, Jean-Paul (baker-patissier) and Corinne (store manager) joined forces in 2022. And it seems to have been a good idea, since the two acolytes have already won nearly a dozen awards for their bakery! One of their proudest achievements? The prize for"Best Traditional Baguette" in Seine-Saint-Denis in 2023.
EMMA KHAN BOULANGERIE - EMMA in Le Raincy (93)
A former bank advisor turned pastry chef, Emma set out in 2021 to open her own bakery in Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis. To tempt the taste buds of as many people as possible, she recruited baker Titouan. Together, they will offer organic and sourdough breads, viennoiseries and seasonal fruit pastries!
Another week will be devoted to the Île-de-France region and its outer suburbs. Stay tuned to find out which bakeries are participating in this upcoming week. And don't forget to tune in to M6 from March 11 to 15, 2024, to follow the contestants in Paris and its inner suburbs on " La meilleure boulangerie de France " , 2024 edition.
Dates and Opening Time
From March 11th, 2024 to March 15th, 2024
Official website
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Frappe, the urban bakery-pastry shop that's making Paris run
