Gérard Mulot rustles up stunning pastries. Try the mabillon: caramel mousse with apricot marmalade.

Pastry superstar Hermé attracts connoisseurs from St-Germain and afar with his seasonal collections.

Apollonia Poilâne runs the family shop, where locals queue for fresh country miches, flaky-crusted apple tarts and buttery shortbread biscuits.