Everything about this place is so good!! It's such a cute little store and I've gone every single…read moreday of my trip. They have so many options for bread and pastries and sandwiches and everything I've tried is insanely good, particularly their baguettes and chocolate croissants. The staff is so kind and welcoming and I can't recommend this place enough!

Items Selected: Gateau Basque…read moreWinter Fruit Clafoutis Financier Butter Croissant Canele Madeline Apple Tart Located not far from a culinary arts center as well as several stores selling artisan goods both edible and not, those unaware of Bordeaux's bakeries may pass right by the bright red building housing La Fabrique Pains et Bricoles, but for those fortunate enough to enter inside the aroma of burning wood and yeast is but the first of many rewards, the quality of each item tasted setting a standard unrivaled by anywhere else in the city. Focused on old-world technique, the selection of breads varying by day along with a collection of pastries and viennoiserie, it was largely a matter of planning and favorable traffic that saw me arrive just after doors opened at 8am on Monday when bakers were still present, and with most options still warm the question of how much to order was largely that of preferences alongside those of capacity. Undoubtedly a place where anything but a "one of each" order will see desirable items left behind, the prices shockingly low with a total bill of just €10.45 for seven selections akin to robbing the place, it was in a chilly Place Camille Jullian that I sat to partake, first bites of the airy croissant awash with butter as golden flakes fluttered away in the stiff breeze. Taking a unique approach to presentation, the apple 'tart' a delicate finger of stewed fruit between layers of buttery cake with a toothsome texture while the financier was a smooth orb dusted with powdered sugar atop rich nutty notes, those fancying clafoutis should make an early morning visit to La Fabrique Pains et Bricoles a top priority, the version offered in late November a creamy masterpiece with raw sections of citrus and stonefruit on top and cooked bits at the still steaming center. Turning to classics at the end, a Madeline with light lemon as good as any straight from the pan, it should seem obvious that when in Bordeaux the canele is nothing short of mandatory, this version as good as any found outside the restaurant setting while the flawless Gateau Basque was a hearty way to finish, the double layered shell rich with almond flour around a pastry cream center.

Lucky for us, this boulangerie was just a 2-minute walk from our AirBnB during our recent stay in…read moreBordeaux. Located right next to the Saint Michel cathedral, it faces the open square and is surrounded by several other cute restaurants and shops. There is no seating inside, but there is plenty of seating in the square. It's a popular spot so there is usually a line, but the lines moves quickly. Of course, order your daily baguette here (we did!). But in addition to their fresh baked breads, they also offer some pastries such as classic French croissants, cannelés, madeleines, and more. I found their prices to be extremely reasonable compared to other boulangeries in the area (we did our own boulangerie crawl), and the service was fast and friendly.

We visited this bakery twice in a day and it was busy both times…read more Get the caneles. These little guys are delicious. The taste and texture is kind of like a chewy Madeline. But they are even tastier. Apparently they have custard and rum inside but I couldn't taste either. Price is pretty reasonable at 6 for 6.5 Pain au chocolat was also fairly good.

I didn't understand the love of canelés until I had one in Bordeaux where they originated. Now they…read morehold a special place in my heart next to macarons and kouign amanns! I fell in love with the amazing contrast of caramelized chewy outside and the fluffy, eggy center. Not to mention they taste like the best vanilla cake with a hint of rum. There are two main canelé producers in Bordeaux with many outlets around town - La Toque Cuivrée and Baillardran. Having tried both, I preferred La Toque Cuivrée slightly more for their stronger rum flavor and better outside chew. It's also nice that the price is a third of the other brand. Both brands make canelés in a small, medium, and large size. After many taste tests (and some more for good measure), I found that the medium size had the best ratio of outside chewy crust and soft inside. Baillardran had notable visible specks of vanilla bean in their largest size and prominent vanilla flavor, but La Toque edged them out with their superior rum taste. Either way though, you can't go wrong. Now if I only I could find this level of Canelé in the US!

This small window-store bakery on the Promenade of Saint Catherine is a great place to grab some…read moreCandelés de Bordeaux. -- Food -- This bakery has a very small selection. They mostly sell Candelés de Bordeaux with a few other pastry items on the side. The candelés were great! They are small sweet pastries with a crunchy sugary shell and a chewy center. Definitely a must try when visiting Bordeaux! We were able to get a box of 8 medium sides candelés for 4 euros. -- Service -- This is a walk-up window bakery. They do not have a public area inside or seating. They do accept credit cards and speak enough English to make a purchase without any issues. -- Location -- The bakery is located on the Promenade of Saint Catherine, near the Apple store. It is a great location for people staying near the many tourist areas or if you're shopping on St Catherine.

Freshly baked goods and good smile service with good seating. Crispy and fresh…read more Do visit for a morning or mid day coffee and sweet treats

Excellent bakery. Great croissant - crisp and flaky outside and soft on the inside…read more Service is friendly and efficient. They have a good number of seats too. Their hot drink selection seems limited, but I guess this is not that kind of business. (I saw tea on the menu but not chai or matcha)

One popular image of France is walking down the street with a loaf of baguette. Yes, French bread…read moreis delicious, and during our trip we tried to sample as much as we could. And this one little bakery is the one we keep returning to. The bread is simply divine, with the best texture and flavor, and made on site with organic and fresh ingredients. There are many varieties, wish we had time to try them all, and my favorite is one with chocolate. My only complain is that it's take out only. There is not even space where you can stand to eat, and they don't sell any coffee or drink. The counter is a mere foot or two from the door, enough space to place your order, and behind the counter you see the production facility, and that's all there is. Baking is all they do, all they focus on, and they sure do a mighty good job of it.

I was initially skeptical since they're a chain, and I had a bad experience with Baillardran, but a…read morelocal friend taught me to ask for a more toasted canele since I like the ones with more of a crust, and it was a brilliant idea. Their caneles are actually the cheapest, at only 70 cents for the regular size. It had good rum flavor and wasn't too sweet. It was a bit dense inside but had a great crust outside. They take credit cards for bigger orders, but I think they prefer cash. Tip: definitely ask for the more toasted ones for better texture.

Very cute bakery. Most of the bread is organic and looked absolutely delicious. The sandwich bought…read morewasn't great, but they have a bunch of choice and it's definitely a good bakery where locals go to buy their daily bread. Would definitely recommend and go back. The boulangère is very nice too!

A very understated, traditional style bakery on busy Cours Portal in the Chartrons quartier of…read moreBordeaux, offering an array of freshly baked breads. You'll find the "traditional" baguette (my favorite) still warm, displayed amongst a variety of baguettes and freshly baked breads. The breakfast pastries (as we Americans like to call them) are divine. Simple, delicious and always fresh. The "pain aux raisin" is a favorite along with the traditional croissant and the heavenly almond croissant. Get there early and you'll see all the fixin's for the sandwiches freshly prepared and waiting for your selection. I've never indulged in their dessert style pastries though they too look inviting. I'm too busy shoving bite size pieces of warm baguette into my mouth to give it more thought. Lucky me, this little jewel is located just at the end of my street! I've experienced warm baguettes at all times of the day. You will not be disappointed if you pop into Le Pain d'Elise!

This place has great chocolate and vanilla choux. We didn't try anything else- but we also didn't…read moreneed to.

The closest boulangerie to my place! I had to check it out ;)…read moreThey have everything you may need: baguettes, bread in general, pastries, etc It's fresh and in the usual price range! You can also buy and enjoy their products on the terrace, which can be cool if there are no cars in the street! The service is ok too :)

Great cafe with lovely pastries and desserts. We had a nice cortado equivalent coffee, raspberry…read moretart and an apple tart. Got a couple of sandwiches to go. The waiter was so impressed with my wife's French that he gifted up an extra pastry for the road. Very French place. Would go back anyway!

I had a mini quiche and a coco late brioche for a lunch…read more They didn't seem to have much of a system when it comes to queue management. I saw some instances where someone who came in later got served first. (I didn't mind it because I had to go in all the way to the back of the shop to see what savoury sandwiches they had before deciding.)

We stumbled upon Perrin while exploring Bordeaux and decided to stop inside for some high-end…read morepastries. It was absolutely fantastic! I ordered the lemon tart and my boyfriend ordered the chocolate eclair. We were both blown away by how good both choices were! The tart was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, just small enough to eat on-the-go while we continued our walk. The eclair was very tasty as well. They paid a lot of attention to detail in making the filling, rather than just blasting it with as much sugar as possible like many bakeries do. We actually ended up coming back here the next morning to get a box of snacks for our train ride to Arcachon. We snagged a delicious strawberry pastry, a rocher, another eclair, and a chocolate cake-like pastry. The strawberry pastry was much milder than the other deserts and a great way to start the day. The rocher was a very rich chocolate moose encased in a hard chocolate shell mixed with nuts, and topped with a gold flake. Note, I only tried the sweet deserts. There was a large selection of artisan baked goods, ranging from eclairs to gold-foiled tarts. They also had a large selection of cookies, gift bags, cakes, breads, scones, sandwiches, and cheaper breakfast snacks. This is a must-try in Bordeaux.

This place has lots of beautiful desserts and cakes, but on one side they also have your routine…read morebreads. We went for a Parisian baguette, which had a great crust on it. The baguette is best consumed within a few hours of getting it. It wasn't very salted, so it's best with some salted butter or cheese / charcuterie.