If you're the type who defends the name "pain au chocolat" with all your might against the die-hard "chocolatine" fans, one thing is for sure: Florian Aupoix's creation is worth the trip. At the 2025 Salon du Chocolat in Lyon, this talented artisan from the bakery Les Co’Pains d’Antan, located in the 6th arrondissement, won the title of the best pain au chocolat in the Rhône. A prestigious title achieved after a flaky battle where 20 competitors tried to win over the jury with butter, crispiness, and melting chocolate.
The Best Pain au Chocolat in Rhône is in Lyon 6
Organized by the Maison de la Boulangerie Loire Rhône, this competition examined every detail with the precision of a Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Weight, filling, appearance, taste, flakiness, and baking: nothing was left to chance in choosing the ultimate winner. Right behind Florian Aupoix were Thomas Lysowec (from the bakery Tom & Lo, Belleville) and Valentin Pain (from the bakery...
The Maison Pain, Bessenay) completes the podium.
This competition shines a light on the excellence of artisanal baking, a craft where patience and precision turn simple ingredients into delightful everyday wonders. For enthusiasts of truly worthy pastries, there's now one address you must visit in Lyon: Les Co’Pains d’Antan (47 cours Franklin Rossevelt), where you can indulge, guilt-free, in the best chocolate croissant in the department. It's a well-known spot, as the bakery of the same name located in Croix-Rousse also claimed the glorious title of best galette des rois in the Rhône.
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