About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At dawn, when Boule de Pain’s doors were just opening, a delivery driver noticed something strange. A small bird had found its way inside and was perched on top of an empty cake display case. The delivery driver gently picked up the little fellow and placed him outside, but not before noticing that the bird seemed particularly fond of one particular croissant. Later that day, a regular customer commented jokingly, ‘I wonder if Monsieur Pain has a secret menu for avian guests?’ Everyone laughed, and from then on, Boule de Pain became known not only for its pastries but also for occasional early-morning feathered visitors.
2. At midnight, when Boule de Pain should have been quiet and dark, a delivery driver heard soft footsteps approaching the back door. Curious, he peeked around the corner—and found an old cat padding towards the door, its little paws making those mysterious footsteps. With a smile, the driver opened up just enough for the sleepy feline to slip inside, then quietly closed it behind him. The next morning, everyone in town knew that Boule de Pain had a new regular customer—a very furry one.
3. At closing time, when Boule de Pain’s lights were already off, a delivery driver heard soft footsteps approaching from behind. Who could it be? Curious, he turned around and saw only a shadowy figure—a neighborhood cat padding towards its favorite spot under the counter. The next morning, everyone laughed as they found fresh bread crumbs scattered everywhere.
4. At closing time, when Boule de Pain’s lights were already off, a delivery driver heard an odd voice over the intercom: ‘Last loaf of pain au chocolat waiting for its hero.’ Curious, he pressed the button and found only empty shelves. But then, from behind him, came a soft rustling sound—an old paper bag gently slipped into his hands. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood received a warm smile and a freshly baked pain au chocolat from their friendly anonymous baker.