Du Pain et des Idées

Paris: Du Pain et des Idées

It is hard to believe that has been 15 years since Christophe Vasseur took Paris by storm after trading in his fashion industry job to start a new life as a baker in a beautiful vintage bakery (est. 1889).

It surprises most visitors when I tell them that not many bakers like him are left in the city – I can count them one hand. Most bakeries these days are using pre-made product to sell volume, not quality.

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