In a rush and don’t have time in your itinerary to go to one of our favourite bakeries? We’ve got a few tips to ensure you get to a good boulangerie! The first tip is to look for queues outside of the bakery. If there’s a queue it means it’s popular with the locals and Parisians do not like queuing – so you if you see people waiting you’ll know it’ll be good. Lots of customers also means that there will be a high turnover of freshly baked goods which means no stale bread! Boulangeries will always bake to demand and trust me, if you’re looking for a good baguette or croissant, the fresher the better (even after a few hours the best croissant will go stale). How many bakeries are there in Paris? There are an estimated 5,500 boulangeries in the Paris region in 2023 with that number up an incredible 20% compared to 2018. The majority of boulangeries in Paris are independently owned with only a few chains (or franchises) such as Paul and Brioche Dorée. What is the famous bakery street in Paris? The famous bakery street in Paris is generally regarded to be rue du Bac located in the 7th arrondissement on the left bank. It’s known for it’s a high concentration of patisserie and bakery shops. You can discover more in our Best Patisserie Shops in Paris guide. What is the most famous bakery in Paris? Probably the most famous bakery in Paris is Stohrer. They’re also the oldest bakery in Paris with their first store opening in 1730. They’ve currently got bakeries dotted across the city including one on the famous rue Montorgueil. It’s definitely worth a visit to pick up some incredible bread, pastries and cakes. They have larger tartes for 6 people or smaller versions for 1 or 2 people from around €5. The quality is superb and well worth a small wait.