"Du Pain et Des Idées"

«Du Pain et des Idées» is Paris’ prettiest bakery of traditional handcraft located near Canal St. Martin. The bakery dates back to 1889 and was re-envisioned by former fashion industry executive Christophe Vasseur in 2002.

All of the breads and pastries are made the most traditional way (here, a baguette is made in seven hours) and with the best ingredients (only fresh, seasonal fruit is used for the pastries.)

This bakery is full of flavours, a little wonderland full of exciting products. The star however is their signature bread "Pain des amis", with a thick caramelised crust, aerated middle and slightly nutty flavour. Christophe recommends to eat it with a good slice of ham, a Pata Negra or a piece of Bellota. Alain Ducasse serves this bread in his restaurant at the Plaza Athénée.

You should also taste the «Brioche Mouna», a traditional North African speciality. It's a butter brioche with orange blossom. Its so fragrant, its possible to smell it before you even walk inside. It is delicious with just a smear of salted butter.

Some of their other specialities include escargot chocolat-pistache, praline, rum raisin, or cheese cream and red fruits. The pain au chocolat with banana is a delicious combination for a breakfast out of the ordinary, «Chausson à la pomme fraîche» is absolutely splendid. Its a golden cage of puff pastry enclosing a half of baked apple rather than jam. And one of my favourite is a  thin-crusted apple tart.
Everything in the store is worth trying, whether is to share with friends or family or just as a treat for yourself.

"Du Pain et des Idées" is a place you just can't miss. Make sure you pay them a visit when you in Paris! We included their address and also the website link. Bon appétit

34 Rue Yves Toudic

75010 Paris

Métro: République or Jacques Bonsergent

Open: Monday to Friday 6.45am to 8pm

http://dupainetdesidees.com/