Les Marquis de Ladurée

Les Marquis de Ladurée

The windows of Paris never disappoint and

Les Marquis de Ladurée displayed

exotic birds of organza and wire

(Hint: If you have trouble getting

photos of windows without a reflection,

try an evening photo shoot.)

Les Marquis de Ladurée

14, rue de Castiglione

75001, Paris

Moulins Burgeois - un camion de livraison

Moulins Bourgeois

"A miller, and much more"

Coming out of Eric Kayser one morning we found these friendly delivery men bringing in the heavy sacks of flour from Moulins Bourgeois.  We asked permission for their photos and I was fascinated by the source of the flour which is transformed into the indescribable pastries and breads of Eric Kayser and other pâtisseries/boulangeries.

The company was established in 1895 in Verdelot and today continues to produce "classic bread-making flour, traditional French flour, gruel and flour from the USA, stone ground and organic flour."  With a staff of 80 people they serve a customer base of artisan bakeries, both within 200 km of the mill and Internationally to Europe and Asia.  

At home, would I notice a flour delivery to a bakery I frequented?

Probably not, unless it was Eric Kayser, John-Paul Hévin, Julien, Pierre Hermé, Dalloyau, Ladurée, La Petite Rose, Pâtisserie des Rêves, Stohrer, Coqueliqot.... just too many to name

Eric Kayser

8, rue Monge

75005, Paris

Dalloyau

Dalloyau

Definitely some shades of pink here!

The pastries are divine, beautifully served

with tea or coffee, or

wrapped like a present to take home.

Dalloyau

5, boulevard Beaumarchais

75004, Paris

La Terasse de Julien

Pâtisserie Julien

The café chairs are found in great variety in Paris, 

but these are the only white ones I have seen.

They look particularly bright in the mid-morning sun.

Julien

73, ave Franklin D Roosevelt

75008, Paris

Pâtisserie - Julien

Julien

The bright, primary colors of an artist's palette,

displayed to perfection.

...so difficult to choose just one!

miam-miam

Julien

73, ave Franklin D Roosevelt

75008, Paris

Métro St Philippe du Roule

Ladurée - miam-miam!

Ladurée

It is probably not a healthy way to start the week, 

but who could resist these lovelies?

Perhaps just share one with a friend.

miam-miam

Ladurée

21, rue Bonaparte

75006, Paris