At 52 Boulevard Saint‑Germain, La Parisienne Saint Germain is a must‑visit bakery‑pâtisserie in Paris’ Latin Quarter. Founded by Mickaël Reydellet, the bakery has twice won the Grand Prize for the Best Baguette in Paris (2016 and 2025), a mark of true artisanal craftsmanship.

The shop offers a full range of products: traditional baguette, specialty breads (whole‑meal, multigrain, Viking, flaky rye), crisp viennoiseries (croissants, pain au chocolat), and inventive pastries (éclairs, apricot‑pistachio tart, seasonal creations). They also serve quick lunch options like baguette sandwiches, quiches, salads, and well‑priced breakfast combos.

The atmosphere is warm and authentically Parisian: a small interior seating area, a charming sidewalk terrace, and friendly, often bilingual staff that enhance the experience. The clientele includes locals, students (near NYU Paris), and tourists seeking gourmet pastries on a budget.

The name “La Parisienne” pays homage to Reydellet’s grandfather, who apprenticed at a bakery of the same name in Honfleur, carrying forward family tradition on the Left Bank.

Notable specialties include the flaky rye bread (25% butter), autumnal nut‑raisin loaf, and the carefully crafted canelé (one of the few items that is pre‑frozen to ensure perfect baking)—some customers note batch variations depending on morning lab conditions, but overall quality remains high.

Practical info: open Monday to Saturday 7 AM–8 PM, closed Sundays. Takes credit cards, wheelchair accessible, offering take‑out and made‑to‑order catering combos.