Paris bread bakeries !!!!!!!!!!^^

Going to Paris late august. Need name of good bakery that makes artisinal breads (dark loaves, not processed white bread) in the jardin luxumburg area. Any ideas appreciated. Thanks

I think you'd be hard pressed to find anything in any artisinal Parisien bakery that could possibly be mistaken for "processed white bread."

Indeed, as Deenso said, Lionel Poilâne (now deceased) is the most famous baker in Paris, so well-regarded that his breads are served in many fine restaurants and can even be found in classy markets like le Grande Epicerie de Paris and some supermarkets (this does not cast a shadow on the bread. It may just be a little less fresh than that right off the shelf in the bakery, but it is exactly the same stuff). His main outlet is at 6 rue Cherche-Midi, in the 6th.

His brother Max Poilâne is another great baker. His breads are not exactly like his brother's, which is to be expected, but are certainly worth seeking out. He has an outlet at 42 place du Marché St. Honoré in the 1st.

One of the great and renowned and prize-winning artisanal bakers of the present day is Eric Kayser at 8 and 14 rue Monge in the 5th just south of the place Maubert (metro Maubert-Mutualité), not far from the Luxembourg

In the Marais, the excellent boulanger Malineau has two shops, one at 18 rue Vielle du Temple and the other at 26 rue St. Paul, in the Village St Paul (a collection of small antique shops, boutiques, restaurants and wine bars well-worth an afternoon's excursion).

But my personal favorite for variety and quality is the little Boulangerie-Patisserie Thevenin at 119 avenue General LeClerc, in the 14th, a block away from the Metro Porte d'Orleans. They offer a changing variety of breads of many grains, seeds, and nuts (rye, sarment, poppy, sunflower, walnut, hazelnut, and so on), regional loaves (Breton, Norman), and fruit. As a solo traveler, I particularly appreciate that the loaves are fairly small. (And they'll slice them for you if you're on your way to a picnic in the Parc Montsouris, for example.) It's on the south edge of the city, but if you're really a bread freak, it's worth a journey. (What is sarment? you may ask. If you ever find out, tell me. All I know is that it contributes to a really great loaf.)

Musée des Egouts de Paris !!!!!^^

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Cinq cent mètres dans les sous-sols de Paris permettant de suivre l'histoire des égouts, de Lutèce jusqu'à nos jours. Une manière insolite de découvrir Paris, un espace d'exposition présentant le cycle de l'eau à Paris et son histoire. Nombreuses maquettes et engins utlilisés hier comme aujourd'hui. Spectacle audiovisuel, salle des techniques du futur.
Five hundred metres into the sewers of Paris to trace their history and that of Lutecia to the present day. An original way of exploring Paris, an exhibition area presenting the water cycle in Paris and its history. Several models and machinery used yesterday and today. Audio-visual show, exhibition room on the techniques of the future.

Sewers have been draining wastewater in Paris since the beginning of the 13th Century, when the city's streets were paved and drains were built on orders from Philippe Auguste, the king of France from 1180 to 1223. Covered sewers were introduced during the reign of Napoléon Bonaparte, and today's network of more than 2,100 km (1,312 miles) of sewer tunnels was begun in 1850. The sandstone tunnels carry drainwater from the streets, sanitary sewers (now in separate pipes), mains for drinking water and the water used for streetcleaning, telecommunications cables, pneumatic tubes between post offices, and (or so one assumes) the occasional rat.
Until recent times, the Paris sewers also carried tourists: initially by carts that were suspended from the walkways along the tunnel walls, later by carriages drawn by a small locomotive, and--until the 1970s--in boats. (I toured an égout in 1966, when municipal workers used chains to haul the wooden boat through a sewer tunnel from the Madeleine to the Place de la Concorde.)
Today, the carts and boats are gone, having been replaced by an even better attraction: the Musée des égouts de Paris, or Paris Sewers Museum. This museum of the Mairie de Paris is located in the sewers beneath the Quai d'Orsay on the Left Bank, and it's a "must see" destination for any visitor who's interested in engineering, public works, or unusual tourist attractions--and for fans of Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables, and the musical that it inspired.

Eiffel Tower !!!!!!^^

Ah, Paris, the city of life, love, and light. From the Eiffel Tower to the Mona Lisa, from the bustling Champs Elysées to the winding streets of Montmartre, you'll find magic, romance, and history as you sip a café au lait, stroll manicured parks, and watch the sun set over the Seine.

Eiffel Tower Building

This building, one of the more unusual in the city, occupies the intersection of Josephine Street and St. Charles Avenue. Each piece of the original restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower in Paris was shipped here and carefully reassembled in 1986. Today, it houses the Cricket Club, a supper club run by the Culinary Institute of New Orleans, whose students man the kitchen. The club hosts cooking demonstrations, has an on-site bakery, caters, and can be rented for special events.

Iglesia Santa Barbara

Santa Rosalía is known for its Iglesia Santa Barbara, a prefabricated iron church designed by Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, creator of the Eiffel Tower. The iron panels of the little church are brightened by stained-glass windows.

Eiffel Tower Experience

Built exactly to a half-size scale, the Las Vegas version of the Parisian landmark rises above it all; three legs of the tower come right through the casino roof, resting heavily on its floor. The Eiffel Tower Restaurant is on the 11th floor and has its own elevator (which you need a reservation to board). To get all the way to the top, buy a ticket on the 10-person glass elevator that ascends to the tower's small observation deck (a caged catwalk) at the 460-foot level. Sure, the Stratosphere is taller, but the Eiffel Tower offers an incomparable view of the heart of Las Vegas. Plan on waiting in line. But once you're up there, you can stay on the observation deck as long as you want. After dark, watch for the dancing-waters show at Bellagio, directly across the street.

Champ de Mars

This long, formal garden, landscaped at the start of the 20th century, lies between the Tour Eiffel and Ecole Militaire. It was previously used as a parade ground and was the site of the world exhibitions of 1867, 1889 (when the tower was built), and 1900. Today the park is a bit dusty but it's a great spot for pickup soccer, outdoor concerts, a picnic, or just some time on a bench admiring the view of Lady Eiffel. There's also a playground where kids can let off steam.

Stations, Fares, and Reservations !!!!!!^^

If you are traveling to Paris from within continental Europe or from the U.K., traveling to Paris by train can be a great alternative to flying. For one thing, Europe counts more and more bullet trains (called TGV for 'high-speed train' in France) that can cut rail travel time down by half. The Eurostar train connects London to Paris via the channel tunnel, or "chunnel", making for a truly unforgettable experience. There's also the advantage of foregoing endless airport check-in and security lines-- not to mention getting a closer glimpse of the French and/or European countryside. If you have some extra time and you're traveling to Paris from elsewhere in Europe, rail travel may be the right option for you.

Main Paris Train Stations

Paris has six major train stations serving both domestic and international destinations.

*Gare du Nord is the hub for trains traveling from the U.K., Northern France and Northern Europe. The Eurostar train arrives at Gare du Nord from London.

*Gare de Lyon is a destination for trains from Lyon, Aix en Provence, Marseille, the French Riviera, Geneva, and Italy. Many of the trains arriving at Gare de Lyon are bullet trains. For example, you can get from Lyon to Paris in 2 hours and from Marseille to Paris in 3 hours.

*Gare d'Austerlitz serves destinations in southwestern France (Toulouse, Bordeaux), the Loire Valley, and Spain.

*Gare Saint-Lazare serves Normandy (central Northern France) and England (non-Eurostar).

*Gare de l'Est is the hub for trains coming from Eastern France (Strasbourg, Alsace), parts of Germany, Luxembourg, and central Eastern Europe.

*Gare Montparnasse is mostly reserved for bullet trains serving Nantes and Bordeaux.