Ever wondered why there are so many boulangeries in France or how to order what you want without feeling out of place?

Well, don’t worry, you aren’t alone, because so have I. When I first moved here, I was too scared to go into our local boulangerie because I had no idea what to ask for or what to do.

It was confusing, not to mention scary, as they are always filled with French people who confidently breezed in and out, leaving me feeling very intimidated.

Fast forward seven years, which is how long I’ve been living here, and “pas de probleme.” 

I’m still nowhere near fluent in French, but I can proudly hold my own in a boulangerie. And by the end of this episode, so will you.

For full notes and details on today's episode follow the links below:

1. The Rules of a French Boulangerie
2. The Origin of the Baguette
3. How the Croissant Got To France

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