French symbol par excellence, the baguette of bread could soon make its entry in the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO. With its soft crumb and crispy crust, the baguette is a favorite on the tables of many French people. Each year in France, nearly six billion baguettes are produced!
Also, for several years now, the capital city has designated the best baguette in Paris. And every year, the winning baker is quickly overwhelmed by the demand.
This year again, the City of Paris has decided to spice up the contest by giving six Parisians the opportunity to join the coveted jury. Drawn at random, they will have the difficult task of tasting and voting for their favorite Paris baguette. If this unusual experience tempts you, then go to the City of Paris website to try your luck. You have until April 24, 2023 at 5pm to register.
The lucky winners will then meet on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in the afternoon to smell, touch and taste all the competing baguettes. For this mission, the Parisians selected at random will not be alone, since they will be surrounded byOlivia Polski, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of trade, crafts, liberal and independent professions, as well as representatives of professional federations, including the president of the Bakery Union of Greater Paris, but also journalists and qualified personalities.
Paris: the best baguette in 2023 is in the 20th arrondissement
Wondering where to get the best baguette in Paris this year? Go to the bakery "Au levain des Pyrénées" in the 20th district of the capital. This Wednesday, May 10th, Tharshan Selvarajah won the 30th edition of the Grand Prix of the best French traditional baguette of the City of Paris. [Read more]
So, what makes a good baguette? Five precise criteria are to be taken into consideration: the baking, the taste, the crumb, the honeycomb, and the appearance.
So, do you feel like a baguette taster?
Paris: the best baguette in 2023 is in the 20th arrondissement
