If you happen to find yourself in the City of Lights during the Paris Olympics, why not consider checking out some of the best French bakeries it has to offer?

France has elevated baking to a fine art and earned a reputation for producing some of the world’s most beloved pastries, breads, and confections. The origins of French baking can be traced back to the Middle Ages when bakers began to refine techniques brought over by Roman soldiers. By the 18th and 19th centuries, Paris had established itself as the epicentre of gourmet baking, with iconic creations like the croissant and baguette becoming staples of French cuisine.