Our Guide to Paris: 134 RdT

It’s hard to say what’s more appetizing at this Marais bakery: The award winning baguettes, or baker/owner Benjamin Turquier. His schwarzbrot has won praise, too, and the simple cakes and fruit tarts shouldn’t be overlooked.

Practical information

Address: 134 rue de Turenne, 75003
Nearest transport: République (5, 8, 9, 11)
Hours: Closed Sunday
Telephone: 01 42 78 04 72
Website

Awards

• Best Baguette (Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Française de la Ville de Paris) 2nd place in 2009.
• Best Croissant (Concours du Meilleur Croissant au beurre AOC Charantes-Poitou) 12th place in 2009

Trusted reviews

• Meg Zimbeck for Budget Travel (2010) “The addictive Schwarzbrot (black bread) from this bakery is a standout…”