Located in the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, just steps from Châtelet – Halles station, Laurent Dheilly Bakery‑Pastry has been a neighborhood institution for nearly twenty‑five years. Nestled at 6 Rue des Halles, this unassuming venue has won over both traditional bread lovers and discerning pastry enthusiasts.

Founded by Laurent Dheilly, a passionate artisan baker, the shop is best known for its traditional baguette, perfectly crunchy with a dense crumb — nearly flawless according to Petit Futé. Their whole‑wheat bread is equally commendable.

Pastry has become the star of the show: the Paris‑Brest, reimagined in a horizontal form with aligned mini-choux, is a standout creation. Also on offer are the chocolate‑pistachio escargot, pistachio éclair, macarons, and an airy cheesecake‑style cake, showcasing refined craftsmanship.

The menu also includes quiches, croque‑monsieur, house‑made sandwiches, sausage brioche, and the savory‑sweet “Manon” goat‑cheese & honey brioche, perfect for a breakfast or light lunch on-site or to go.

Service is friendly and multilingual, appreciated by locals and tourists alike. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively: the shop, bright and recently renovated, feels modern without pretension, albeit perceived as slightly impersonal during slow periods.

Open Monday through Friday from 7 am to 8 pm (Friday to 7:30 pm), and Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm, the bakery is closed Sundays.

Its clientele ranges from neighborhood residents and nearby office workers to passing tourists visiting the Louvre or Centre Pompidou, all drawn by the bakery’s growing reputation. One fun note: their Paris‑Brest is so popular that some customers reserve it days ahead!

Practical info: card payments accepted, takeaway service, light dining available, directly adjacent to public transport (Châtelet metro, RER Châtelet‑les‑Halles), and parking facilities (Q‑Park) within 300 m.