I must be Google handicapped, but I can't find the answer to this online or in my RS's book. What time can I expect our local Boulangerie's to open? I assume they open before Parisians need to be at work? My youngest is soooo looking forward to going every morning for his breakfast goodie and he and I usually wake long before the others.
Posted by
Tualatin, OR, USA
123 posts
Nancy, you are right, they open quite early. I often go down and get a goodie while the street is waking up. I normally stay in Rue Cler and there's a great boulangerie on the corner. I don't have an exact time, but I would think they are open by 7 am. If your son is ready for his breakfast earlier than that, perhaps he can wait a few minutes with the promise of a delicious croissant :)
Posted by
DeWitt, MI, USA
199 posts
Nancy, ditto what Deborah said. We stayed in Rue Cler fall of 2007, and I could always find a boulangerie open at 7:00 am. It was wonderful to sit outside drinking my cafe au lait and eating a brioche, watching Paris come to life.
Posted by
Milwaukee
194 posts
I think some open even earlier than that. The last time I was in Paris, I stayed out until about 5 a.m., and we stopped at a boulangerie before catching the first Metro trip of the day. It was wonderful! So fresh and tasty!
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
805 posts
When leaving to go back home last year, I picked up some pastries and sandwidches for the plane ride at about 6 AM and all the boulangeries were open. Just like in the US, they have to start baking early in the morning so they can be ready for the morning rush.