paillard

pronounced "pie-yard". I discovered this place with a few friends. It is in the Old City on Rue. St-Jean. It's a bakery that produces fresh product every day. It is a relatively new business, opening in 2006.

If you go around Christmas time, and keep your eye out for it, you can had free tasting of their "buche de Noel", or Christmas logs. They are a pastry staple here. I've heard of them, but never have ever had one. Along with the free tasting, you can also have free coffee and a tour of the bakery (i think that can be done in french or in english). I know that a few people there do speak English. Along with those tastings, there are samplings of bread around too.

Here, to the right, is a picture of the sample sizes. You can purchase them in a log in that size diameter, which is the cheapest price, but they do come in other sizes and even more beautifully decorated. (as seen in the photo above) The picture on it is done in chocolate. (a dark chocolate background with a illustration in white chocolate).


Even if you don't go during the holiday season, it is still a place you should check out. Their pastries are well worth it.