From the owner: Chez les Franciscains En plein coeur du vieux Dinan, le Couvent des Cordeliers est digne d'intérêt…read more Une fois au centre de la place, votre oeil sera fortement attiré par le portail d'entrée qui date du 15ème siècle. L'ensemble des bâtiments constitue le couvent Fransiscain. Ceux-ci étaient aussi appelés des Cordeliers. N'hésitez pas à avancer jusqu'au cloître et vous aurez alors une vue imprenable sur les arcs-boutants de l'église Saint Malo.

I've only been in France for a week, but I can confidently say that in terms of cookies, I don't…read moreneed any other bakery, because I've found my spot. Le Fournil Vasselot, according to my school, is known for their 1 euro cookies, and every time I've passed by the store, there's a line out the door (although they go quickly, and it gives you time to decide what you want in the line). The cookies are relatively large in size for the price, and they have ten different flavors, ranging from classic chocolate chip cookies, to prailine, orange, and, oreo, and speculoos cookies. They have a wide variety of other baked treats, such as cakes, croissants, financiers, and brownies. So far, I've gotten the Caramel Beurre Sale (Salted Butter Caramel cookie), Tout Chocolat (Double Chocolate cookie) and a Raspberry Pistachio Financier. The cookies are phenomenal. The salted butter balanced out the flavors, making it not too sweet, and I got a taste of the caramel and chocolate in every bite. The Tout Chocolat wasn't too chocolatey despite the color, which would have been great any other day that I wasn't on my period and craving massive amounts of chocolate HAHA I really like that that Tout Chocolat has two dollops of dark chocolate ganache in the center, giving it the extra chocolatey oomph it needs. The flavors of the cookies are amazing, but what really hooked me was the texture. I used to be a die-hard chewy cookies fan. The chewier the better. However, I've converted to a soft cookie kind of gal after trying these. The center is amazingly soft and fluffy - like it's almost impossible. Yet, the outside is still chewy, giving it the perfect balance between soft and chewy. And a bonus for me is that there's no lingering sugar flavor in your mouth like what you get when you eat sweets in America. All this for 1 euro?! It's hard to believe, I know. The Raspberry Pistachio Financier was also amazing. Very subtle pistachio flavor (although the flavor got stronger when I ate it the next day), and the tart raspberries really gave the otherwise sweet financier a nice touch.

I was told that Le Fournil Vasselot was the best bakery in Rennes. When I arrived there was a…read moresteady line of locals waiting to order, at that moment I knew this place was the real deal. There is a huge selection of pastries and breads, everything looked so good, it was hard to decide what to get! I ordered an an individual blueberry crumble, which honestly was big enough to share. It was loaded with fresh blueberries and the cake was incredibly moist and fresh. Apparently this place is known for having the best cookies in Rennes, which I'd definitely try if I ever find myself in Rennes again.

Right after the Tourism Office and crossing the old gate, you can have a pastry and a cup of real…read moreFrench coffee (beware, it is extra strong for American palate ;-) ), either to go or to enjoy on the second floor. Great food and beverage in a cozy location, I recommend it!

Perfect place to get a delicious, and inexpensive meal as you enter the old town part of St. Malo…read more Plus, you can eat upstairs and have a great view.

We went here and had an amazing breakfast. I had the Mille-feuille which was really tasty, not too…read moresweet. We also got the butter caramel macaroon which was great too. I got the black tea to drink and with their brown sugar cubes it was one of the best cups of tea I've had in Europe. Overall the service was great and the treats delicious. Will definitely come back if in the area again.

As the other reviewers have said this place is top notch! We staggered in early Saturday morning…read moreand got a sampling of their finest pastries. We saw the same baker from the No Reservations with Anthony Bordain. We got a little bit of everything which included a caramel macaroon, chocolate du pain, kouign amann, and the famous mille feuille! All were perfectly executed and tasted amazing. The macaroon had the perfect egg like shell with a chewy center, not to mention the caramel was caramelized to perfection and so buttery. The chocolate du pain is so common in France, in yet, Grain de Vanille still excelled. Perfect layers and the chocolate was still warm from the oven. Mmm. Lastly the Mille feuile! This is the real reason I wanted to go here is to try this pastry full of layers and pastry cream. Anthony said that you had to preorder but it must of gotten so popular that now they have personal pieces to buy. It was delicious. One of the best bakeries I have ever been to.. Actually it may be the best because everything was so divine. I do not think you could go bad. Every element is special in their desserts and I just can't applaud them enough.

We'd originally planned to dine at La Sirene, but arrived to find a long line and an employee…read moreletting us know they were already full. Walking past La Belle Normande, the crepes being made caught our eye and drew us in. The ambiance inside was pleasant enough. But the food itself was underwhelming. The sandwich was tough to chew and very light on meat and cheese. You're essentially paying a premium for bread. Everything tasted fine, just pretty basic. For the price and crowd size, I expected more. The staff seemed stretched thin, and the value just wasn't there. Good for a quick bite if you're nearby and patient, but temper your expectations.

If you're looking for some decently priced (loosely used given the tourist prices here) and quick…read morefood, this is probably your best option. It's located on the way up (or down in our case) from the Abbey. They have crepes, galettes, sandwiches, fries, and soda. We got both the sweet and savory crepe and a sandwich. Nothing to write home about, but it filled our stomachs and gave us energy to get back on the bus back to Paris that evening. They have dining in a small section upstairs and some seating downstairs, and they ask you to wait until you're called to come get your food so it doesn't hold up the line since it's a small entryway. I think they had a bathroom, but I didn't use it. Like I said, don't except much from the food here, my sandwich had maybe a slice of cheese and one tomato in it and the rest was all bread/baguette. It'll give you some quick energy and there is a gelato shop not too far if you want something cooler during the hotter months.

So happy we found this bakery on our way to Granville. Not only the pastries and sandwiches are…read moredelicious, the service amazing, but you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Mont saint Michel in their idyllic hidden garden. A must stop in Genets!!