Antoine Girard, a bakery and pastry shop that delights the taste buds in Périgueux

Gourmets and gourmands, beware, you might fall for the delicious sweet and savory wonders made at Antoine Girard. A craftsman at heart, this passionate man has been welcoming you to his lovely shop since 2019 , from Tuesday to Saturday, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. / from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Follow the fragrant scents to reach 41 bis Boulevard de Stalingrad in Périgueux.

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Antoine Girard, delicious pastries to taste in Périgueux

Before being a festival of flavors for the palate, Antoine Girard's sweet creations are a real treat for the eyes. Bright and colorful, they are displayed in the window like precious little jewels, served throughout the day by a dynamic and passionate team who will be able to advise you. Fall for an individual sweet treat or for a cake to share, you will love the balanced alliance of delicious blends of flavors and textures. Strawberry, raspberry, apricot, fig, dried fruit... the recipes follow the seasons according to the chef's inspiration. Push open the door of an exceptional pastry shop to discover the cake of the moment and the timeless ones, little sweet wonders that we can no longer do without. Tartlet, éclair, rum baba flan, hard to choose!

Antoine Girard, a must-see bakery in Périgueux

A crispy crust, a soft crumb, a sweet smell of bread fresh from the oven... All that's missing is butter and a good coffee to awaken delicious memories! At Antoine Girard , bread is sacred, which is why he makes quality products to enjoy throughout the day. Bite into a traditional baguette, a country baguette, a baguette with 2 wheats, sprouted wheat or even a wheat and olive baguette, a delight for an aperitif or to accompany a savory dish. Fans of toast will have the choice between traditional breads such as country, spelt or rye pie, but also with special breads such as low-gluten spelt, muesli bread or kapnor bread, recipes mastered to perfection by passionate bakers. As you will have understood, the range is varied. The best solution is still to come and test to choose your favorite!

Antoine Girard, savory creations for those peckish moments in Périgueux

Lunchtime? Head over to Antoine Girard right away to order a delicious finger food wherever you like:

• Classic and gourmet sandwiches
• Bagnats with various flavors
• Bakery pies
• Chicken, goat or salmon wraps
• Meat, fish or vegetarian quiches
• Delicious and elaborate burgers
• Tartiffles with a bread base and seasonal ingredients
• Foccacias filled with burrata-mortadella-pistachio-pesto / raw ham-goat cheese-olive
• Gourmet salads from spring and all summer long

You'll love your lunch break ! Snacks and appetizer pies are also available to delight your guests without having to cook. Enjoy!

Antoine Girard, irresistible pastries for afternoon tea

There's no time to treat yourself ! For breakfast, as a snack, or at any time of day, bite into a delicious pastry made with AOP Montaigu butter, a sure bet for a treat. You'll find classics like the chocolatine, the croissant, the apple turnover, or the pain au lait, but also gourmet creations like the puff pastry brioche (individual or XXL), the visitandine, the tiger, or even the crazy cake, a delicacy that's always a hit. Feeling peckish? Feeling like a snack? Biscuits are your sweet allies ! Treat yourself to a tuile, a cookie, or a financier to accompany your coffee.

Antoine Girard, a bakery and pastry shop that caters to your private events

Birthday, wedding, family meal, seminar or professional meeting, the Antoine Girard team is happy to assist you in organizing your day. Sweet and savory creations can be tailor-made according to your desires and wishes, recipes worked in miniature or larger version to share . An aperitif in the form of a buffet, a gourmet dessert at the end of the meal, some treats for the coffee break or an assortment of sweet delights at the end of the day, surprise the palates of your guests.

Antoine Girard, innovative recipes all year round

Passionate about their profession, the pastry chefs at Maison Antoine Girard enjoy imagining new recipes based on raw products and their inspiration. Inspired by the seasons, they do not hesitate to invent creations that are as pretty as they are delicious. The year's highlights are transformed into gourmet delights such as the Easter egg and its runny center, the elegant Blackberry or the light Nuts, melting and fragrant logs for the end-of-year celebrations. The range changes every year, so don't hesitate to push open the door of this delicious pastry shop each season to treat yourself to flavors and new creations.

Antoine Girard, quality products to delight your taste buds

Behind his ovens and mixers, Antoine strives for excellence to offer you a unique tasting experience. His quest for perfection is reflected in the careful selection of ingredients used, such as Label Rouge wheat flour, wheat sourdough, rye sourdough or stone-ground wheat flour for his breadmaking. On the dairy side, AOP Montaigu butter is at the heart of each recipe, while the chocolate products are made with Valrhona chocolate, renowned for their flavor, smoothness and ethics.

Be careful, you quickly become addicted !

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