The Two Essentials: Boulangerie and Patisserie

My favorite boulangerie in Angers is across the bridge, on a corner looking out over the docks and river. I like to come eat lunch on the steps leading down to the water; I watch the boats and the fishermen and soak in the sun.

Afterwards, I head back towards the bakery - the Boulangerie des Carmes. Their bread is baked fresh every day in the shop, and you can watch them cooking inside. Everything they sell is very simple and hearty - the baguettes are whole grain, and the cookies and cakes are heavy and plain.

For lighter, fancier pastries, I like Le Cocagne, a busy patisserie in the centre-ville. Their cakes are to die for - so beautiful, and so delicious. 

Here is just a sampling:

Mmmmmmmmmm.

Yum!

Food is definitely one of the best parts of living in France, and I am taking full advantage of the situation!