Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Terroirs d'Avenir

"Sourcing for the world’s best picnic is easy on rue du Nil, where Terroirs d’Avenir’s specialty butcher, fishmonger, cheesemonger, and greengrocer are shoulder-to-shoulder on the picturesque cobbled alley. Their cozy bakery is packed with country loaves and viennoiseries, including one of Paris’ best kouign amanns, a buttery Breton creation so rich it’ll drench the paper bag you bought it in faster than you can say kouign amann. You’ll also find a wide variety of dense sourdough breads like the pain du Nil with a close crumb that makes it ideal for toasties. Do not skip the "crousti-flan," a mini flan with a pastry base so sticky it’s basically solid caramel." - sara lieberman, emily monaco

"Part of the strip of shops on Rue du Nil that make up the sustainable agriculture organization Terroirs d’Avenir (or, terroirs of the future), the boulangerie has sourdough breads that are inspired by the organization’s mission. All manner of breads are on offer, from focaccia to multigrain tin loaves, and since the boulangerie is only a stone’s throw from the primeur (or fresh market), fish shop, and butcher, you can have dinner sorted out before you reach the end of the block." - Dayna Evans