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These folks are way beyond asking if the boulangeries are out of brioche as well as baguettes.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026

Landemaine, a baker, now owns five busy boulangeries in Paris, with more on the way in other French cities, all serving entirely dairy-free products to a mostly local clientele.

From BBC • May 5, 2024

There aren’t as many boulangeries as you might think in Cannes, but there are a lot of great kebab spots, and my favorite gives out whole bags of pita with every order.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2023

In Nouméa, boulangeries selling croissants made with imported French butter stand next to groceries offering wilted greens at exorbitant prices.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2022

After the first day, he wonders if they are visiting only for the food, entranced by the luscious crackle of fresh-baked bread in boulangeries and the sheer variety of cheeses.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern