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Poilane Bakery

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Poilane Bakery Paris

Poilâne is a legendary Parisian artisanal bakery founded in 1932 by Pierre Poilâne in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. Located at 8 Rue du Cherche-Midi, the bakery has become an internationally renowned institution known for its exceptional sourdough bread.

History and Family Legacy

The bakery was started by Pierre Poilâne, who pioneered a unique approach to bread-making by creating large, round sourdough loaves instead of traditional baguettes. The business has been passed down through three generations - Pierre, his son Lionel, and now his granddaughter Apollonia Poilâne.

Signature Products and Techniques

Poilâne is famous for its distinctive sourdough bread characterised by:

  • Large, round loaves weighing approximately four pounds
  • Baked in wood-fired ovens
  • Made using stone-ground flour and sea salt
  • Utilizing a slow sourdough fermentation process
  • Marked with a signature "P" on each loaf

The bakery also offers other delectable items like:

  • Punitions (butter cookies)
  • Apple tarts
  • Brioches and pastries

Business Scale and Reach

Today, Poilâne has grown into a significant bakery enterprise with:

  • Annual sales exceeding $18 million
  • 150 employees
  • Production of up to 10,000 loaves daily
  • 5 stores in Paris and 1 in London
  • Worldwide shipping service

Unique Philosophy

The bakery remains committed to its core values of quality over quantity, maintaining traditional baking techniques while embracing innovation. Its bakers undergo extensive nine-month training to preserve the bakery's artisanal craftsmanship.

An interesting historical note: The bakery even connected to surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, a friend of Lionel Poilâne who once commissioned a chandelier made entirely of bread.

Great tasting sourdough bread from this famous bakery in Saint Germain des Prés, 8 Rue du Cherche-Midi75006 Paris.

 

Website: https://www.poilane.com/

Opening Times

  • Monday to Saturday: 07:15 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
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  • Cora
    April 21, 2024 at 17:14

    Ye, best sourdough bakery in Paris. No doubt

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  • Cameroon
    April 24, 2024 at 21:52

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  • Cora
    April 21, 2024 at 17:14

    Ye, best sourdough bakery in Paris. No doubt

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  • Cameroon
    April 24, 2024 at 21:52

    Love to pass on positive feedback.

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