BOULANGERIE DE LA HALLE AU BLÉ
Read moreThis bakery is well known in Alençon for the quality of its products. At the helm, master craftsman Alain and Christel are committed to offering products of excellence: organic breads, but also several delicacies that are hard to find elsewhere, including the famous Pays d'Auge tart, panettone (Italian style!), Christmas jam (homemade) and the delicious teurgoule, which has won numerous awards.
L'ATELIER DU BISCUIT
Read moreLocated close to the Basilica, this pretty tearoom and cookie factory is a reflection of its gourmet products and friendly service. Whether you're looking for a quick sweet or savoury lunch or a break during the day, the choice is as vast as it is challenging: here, chocolate is king and homemade cakes are a gourmet's delight. For a dynamic service, orders are taken at the counter and then served at the table in attractive crockery, all in a beautiful atmosphere!
PEDRO
Read moreAt his patisserie-chocolaterie, Jacky Pedro, assisted by his wife Huguette, has perpetuated a family tradition in the heart of the Cité des Ducs. Operating since 1987 in this mid-19th century house, his creations include Point d'Alençon (a crunchy caramel ganache flavoured with green apple), the traditional Bouchon (a roasted almond praline), Diamond d'Alençon (a confection) and Croustillant de Sainte-Thérèse. And don't miss our excellent homemade ice creams!
LE PETIT CHOCOLATIER
Read moreThis chocolate factory is like no other. Olivier Veil, the owner, is a true chocolate enthusiast who himself blends carefully selected cocoa beans that he has sourced in the Dominican Republic and Madagascar. A prize-winner at the Salon du Chocolat, this chocolate adventurer has been honoured three years running by the Croqueurs de Chocolat national club, and won an award for his BeanToBar Ecuador bar (milk chocolate). He also offers a workshop for chocolate lovers.