Boulangerie l'Essentiel, everything you need for a delicious bread experience

L'Essentiel now has 5 bakery-pastry shops in Paris and the Paris region, combining tradition and modernity. With no concessions on quality and taste, and regular awards for their breads, these 4 addresses have what it takes to seduce the most demanding customers in terms of sourdough breads, viennoiseries and gourmet pastries.

Boulangerie l'Essentiel is first and foremost the story ofAnthony Bosson, who became a compagnon du devoir at the age of 21, after a 7-year apprenticeship in Paris, Tours, Strasbourg, Lille, Blois, Nîmes and Nantes. Thanks to this great adventure, he acquired a taste for good things and tradition, which he perpetuates through his bakeries. In 2009, with Nadine in charge of management, he opened his first boulangerie-pâtisserie in the 13th arrondissement, boulevard Auguste Blanqui.

Building on their success, they went on to open 3 other locations on rue Mouffetard, Tolbiac and Daumesnil. In August 2022, they opened a new one in Clamart. Of course, they always keep the essential in mind: the quality of their products and creations. They were awarded the prize for the best organic bread in Paris in 2019, with a 2nd prize for the traditional baguette, and the prize for the Best Bakery in Ile-de-France in 2022.

Each l'Essentiel bakery-pastry shop has its own identity. You'll discover a fine range of entirely homemade products, from sourdough to pralines. Artisanal methods, know-how and a team of passionate people at the helm. As for pastries, chef Nicolas Fouquet offers gourmet recipes crafted with simplicity and authenticity.

We've tried the bakery-pastry shops several times and one thing is clear, they're a treat every time. In spring, don't miss the start of the strawberry tart season. A crisp shortcrust pastry, a mascarpone-vanilla cream, tasty French strawberries and a bergamot confit for pep, we've got you covered.

Then, don't miss out on the delicious, well-portioned classics. Flan, Paris Brest or Saint-Honoré, you're in for a treat. Then there are the ephemeral creations for special events.

In January, we treat ourselves to the excellent frangipane galette des rois, which is just the way you like it, and the chocolate and citrus brioche des rois.