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[Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Estimated per person** Time to allow **Allow 20–45 minutes plus any queue** Place **Canal Saint-Martin, Paris** 01 / The experience ### Bread at the heart of a historic bakery. $ EUR estimates per person: $ up to €35 · $$ up to €80 · $$$ up to €150 · $$$$ above €150. Meal supplements and extra drinks increase the total. Artisan bread & pastries Painted ceilings and aged marble frame the historic shop at Du Pain et des Idées. Christophe Vasseur established the bakery in 2002, choosing the rue Yves Toudic premises for a bread-led project rooted in traditional craft. The room's old surfaces and the products behind the counter make the connection between place and baking unusually clear. #### Bread at the centre of the bakery Bread remains the centre of the business, alongside a focused range of pastries. The appeal is the work of the bakehouse rather than a vast display of interchangeable cakes. A loaf and a sweet pastry offer two different introductions: one to the everyday product around which the bakery is built, the other to the richer side of its morning counter. #### The original shop and its neighbouring spaces The business has expanded nearby without abandoning the original shop. La Table offers a dining space where bread informs the cooking, while the glass-walled Atelier makes production visible. Those neighbouring spaces extend the story, but the historic bakery remains a distinct visit in its own right, with its painted ceiling and patinated fittings. This part of the 10th arrondissement gives the bakery a neighbourhood setting close to Canal Saint-Martin. The original shop works especially well as a focused food stop: looking at what has come from the ovens, choosing from the day's counter and taking something away. The substance is in the bread and the work behind it, with the building providing a memorable frame. ![Du Pain et des Idées, Paris]() Cafés & bakeries **Du Pain et des Idées** Paris In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### Du Pain et des Idées: visit essentials 1. 01 Canal Saint-Martin 2. 02 Allow 20–45 minutes plus any queue 3. 03 Bakery: Monday–Friday 07:00–19:30; check holiday changes. 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit Bread and pastries in a heritage bakery near Canal Saint-Martin. #### Menu & spending Estimated bakery spend: €5–15 per person. Estimate for bread or pastries; workshops and La Table are separate purchases. Estimate for bread or pastries; workshops and La Table are separate purchases. [Check the menu]() #### Choose your visit Bakery: Monday–Friday 07:00–19:30; check holiday changes. Confirm opening and service times for your visit. #### Arrival & access Arrive at the original bakery at 34 rue Yves Toudic, on the corner with rue de Marseille. Jacques Bonsergent métro is a nearby approach. 34 rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris The small shop can be crowded; ask about access requirements and allow space for the queue. [Get directions]() #### Order or reserve Ordinary bakery purchases are counter service. Workshops and visits to La Table have separate booking arrangements and are not included in a bakery stop. [Visit the restaurant website]() 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around Du Pain et des Idées The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring ### More of Paris, around your visit. #### Explore Paris by day or by appetite - [All Paris sights and neighbourhoods]() - [Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops]() #### Plan your Paris visit - [Paris city guide]() - [Choose a Paris city day]() - [Find a Paris hotel]() - [Plan Métro and walking journeys]() - [Build your saved itinerary]() 06 / Good to know ### Du Pain et des Idées: frequently asked questions 01 Is Du Pain et des Idées bakery open at weekends? No. La Boulangerie at 34 Rue Yves Toudic opens Monday–Friday, 07:00–19:30, and closes on Saturday and Sunday. The separately listed La Table is a different offering. Continue exploring ### Make Paris your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Country Code | FR | | Description | Painted ceilings and aged marble frame the historic shop at Du Pain et des Idées. Christophe Vasseur established the bakery in 2002, choosing the rue Yves Toudic premises for a bread-led project rooted in traditional craft. The room's old surfaces and the products behind the counter make the connection between place and baking unusually clear. Bread remains the centre of the business, alongside a focused range of pastries. The appeal is the work of the bakehouse rather than a vast display of interchangeable cakes. A loaf and a sweet pastry offer two different introductions: one to the everyday product around which the bakery is built, the other to the richer side of its morning counter. The business has expanded nearby without abandoning the original shop. La Table offers a dining space where bread informs the cooking, while the glass-walled Atelier makes production visible. Those neighbouring spaces extend the story, but the historic bakery remains a distinct visit in its own right, with its painted ceiling and patinated fittings. This part of the 10th arrondissement gives the bakery a neighbourhood setting close to Canal Saint-Martin. The original shop works especially well as a focused food stop: looking at what has come from the ovens, choosing from the day's counter and taking something away. The substance is in the bread and the work behind it, with the building providing a memorable frame. | | Category Slug | cafes | | City | Paris | | Region | Île-de-France | | Country | France | | Latitude | 48.87119 | | Longitude | 2.362907 | | Price Currency | EUR | ### Place Overviews #### Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | | Short Description | Sourdough bread and inventive pâtisserie in a historic bakery close to the Aligre market. | | Location | Aligre / Bastille, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 20–40 minutes | | Href | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/boulangerie-bo-charenton]() | | Category Slug | cafes | ##### Mention Aliases - Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton - BO’s bakery - BO ### Scheduling | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Time Zone | Europe/Paris | | Public Holiday Policy | Confirm opening for your travel date. | | Holiday Hours Confirmed | No | | Race Week Availability Confirmed | No | | Kitchen Cutoff Known | No | ### Dining Profile | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Rating | $ | | Price Level | 1 | | Currency | EUR | | Price Basis | Estimated bakery takeaway | | Price Label | €5–15 per person | | Assessed On | 2026-10-14 | | Price Status | planning-estimate | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | Artisan bread & pastries | #### Food Styles - coffee-and-pastry ### Article Structure | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Connections Heading | More of Paris, around your visit. | | Related Heading | Explore Paris by day or by appetite | | All Places Label | All Paris sights and neighbourhoods | | Food And Drink Label | Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops | | Event Heading | Plan your Paris visit | #### Sections | Start Paragraph | Heading | | --- | --- | | 1 | Bread at the centre of the bakery | | 2 | The original shop and its neighbouring spaces | #### Event Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris]() | Paris city guide | | [https://above.guide/paris/city-days]() | Choose a Paris city day | | [https://above.guide/paris/where-to-stay]() | Find a Paris hotel | | [https://above.guide/paris/getting-there]() | Plan Métro and walking journeys | | [https://above.guide/paris/my-itinerary]() | Build your saved itinerary | ### Key Facts - Canal Saint-Martin - Allow 20–45 minutes plus any queue ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Menu & spending | ##### Link | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Check the menu | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Choose your visit | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Arrival & access | | Address | 34 rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Order or reserve | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Visit the restaurant website | ## Dining information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Range | $ | | Currency | EUR | | Menu Policy | Menu selections and prices can change. Check the linked restaurant menu for your date; spending estimates exclude extras as stated. | ### Cuisines - Artisan bread & pastries ### Missing Data - No itemised menu prices recorded. ## Information not yet available - No itemised menu prices recorded. ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - Venue visitor information — Updated At: 2026-10-14 ## Guide and hub links - [Paris City Guide: Sights, Food & Neighbourhoods | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris) - [Paris Cafés, Restaurants, Bakeries & Bars | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/food-and-drink.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/food-and-drink) ### Related pages linked from this page - [La Rotonde Montparnasse, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/la-rotonde-montparnasse.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/la-rotonde-montparnasse) - [Things to Do in Paris: Museums, Landmarks & Gardens](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do) - [Paris City-Day Itineraries & Walking Routes | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/city-days.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/city-days) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/paris/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/paris/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/paris/ai/manifest.json)