The most unusual pastries in Bordeaux
Bordeaux has found its new haven for pastry lovers : De la Farine et des Mains, the first-ever croissant bar in the city. This unique bakery-pâtisserie, located behind the Pellegrin hospital, on the border of Mérignac-Arlac, opened its doors 9 years ago, but its recent reinvention around artisanal croissants is sure to surprise.
Flour, Hands, and Injectors
The uniqueness of De la Farine et des Mains lies in its special concept: colorful and stuffed croissants, prepared on the spot every morning. These delightful 60-gram pastries come in 8 irresistible flavors ranging from speculoos to hazelnut spread, including pistachio, raspberry, and mint/passion fruit. Each croissant, priced at 2.20€, can be filled with an extra dose of stuffing for just 1€. The magic happens thanks to "injectors," these machines that look like beer taps, allowing the pastries to be filled in real-time. It's an experience worth taking a detour for!
Pure, Bicolor Croissants, Brioche Version or Cubes
Here, you can taste croissants in a whole new way with cubes of croissant dough stuffed with spread, salty butter croissant kouniamans, croissant pretzels, or even brioche made from croissant dough. These creations are displayed in the showcase like beautiful works of art. But the croissant isn’t the only star in this pastry kingdom! The bakery also proudly offers braids, raisin bread, chocolate croissants, and stuffed brioche, all waiting to delight your taste buds.
A Creative and Passionate Bakery
Behind this adventure are Florent and Claire: she’s an expert in puff pastry, and he specializes in yeast dough, the perfect duo to dive into the wonderful world of entrepreneurship!
In addition to delicious croissants, De la Farine et des Mains offers a variety of natural breads made with organic flour, natural sourdough, and prepared using traditional techniques like "empois" (a Japanese method of scalding flour). The result? Softer breads with intensified flavors that stay fresh twice as long! There's also a lovely selection of pastries available, including flans, éclairs, chocolate-pistachio tarts, and fruit verrines. For those looking for something savory, a complete meal deal with a sandwich, drink, and dessert for just €6.50 is perfect for local workers grabbing a quick lunch!
