Boulangerie - Patisserie La Laurentine - Saint Laurent du Var

La Laurentine is situated in Saint Laurent du Var.  This town goes back to the 11th century when a hospice was founded under Saint Lawrence’s protection.  The main activity then was to help passengers to cross the Var River which was a border between the kingdom of France and Nice.  St. Laurent is the second-largest suburb of the city of Nice after Cagnes–sur Mer.  Nowadays, the town is part of the Nice metropolitan area.

Saint Laurent du Var
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La Laurentine offers a wide variety of freshly baked breads & baguettes, cakes, patisseries, home-made chocolates and ice cream creations which are guaranteed to satisfy the most discerning palate.

You will need to try every single variety of these delicious breads and baguettes

 

If the first batch is not enough, try these and see what you think

You'll need to leave some room for these

And these

This one may need to wait until tomorrow
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So much choice...so little room to fit it all in !!!
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You must try their amazing range of Macarons.  They are delicious and melt in your mouth
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On the other hand, individual pastries might be another way to go

You can't go past the huge selection of home-made chocolates suitable for any occasion and also when you don't need an occasion to indulge

 

I hope I have convinced you that you must go to La Laurentine on your next trip to Provence

I have a soft spot for La Laurentine mainly because it belongs to my family.  It was started in 1975 by 3 uncles of mine François, Emmanuel et Jean. 

 In 1995, François’ sons; Marc the Patissier and Xavier the Boulanger; along with their wives and children took over and run the operation with a large number of employees who share the same passion for excellence and pure pleasure.

Say hello to the family and friendly staff when you get there next time and mention my name.  They would love to hear from you.

The team at La Laurentine
Image - Courtesy La Laurentine

So until my next post,

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