French bakeries are famous worldwide for their delicious buttery goods. Chances were, you fell in love when you took one bite of an authentic croissant. As you tour the world showcase at Epcot, you will make your way to the France pavilion, where the quick service bakery Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie is waiting for you. Are you ready for authentic French bakery loaves of bread, desserts, and gourmet coffees?
Let’s head over to Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie and let the fun begin!
Explore the Country at Epcot
As you approach the France pavilion, you feel like you have stepped into a Parisienne neighborhood. The streets are filled with quaint little shops, fountains, restaurants, and more. The Eiffel Tower stands tall, and you can smell the exquisite food cooking as the wind blows. It almost sounds like the food is whispering your name.
The shops lining the streets are filled with French-inspired gifts, name brands, and more. Make sure you step into each shop to discover the wide range of items available to purchase for yourself and as gifts.
The main attraction in the France pavilion is Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. The ride’s exterior is decorated precisely like Gusteau’s restaurant, which matches perfectly with the France pavilion décor. The ride is exciting and ideal for the entire family. The ride makes you feel like you get shrunk to the size of a mouse as you zoom around in an adorable rat mobile.
Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie Restaurant Décor
As you approach the bakery, the exterior looks like an authentic French bakery and exudes a cozy, comfortable feeling. The bakery is quite large, and the counters are filled with every delicious French pastry you can imagine.
While you can grab your favorite treats, sitting down at one of the tables and taking the time to enjoy every bite is genuinely the French way of life.
There is also a gift shop inside the bakery with souvenirs where you can pick up Eiffel Towers and other memorabilia.
The lines to place an order might be long sometimes, but the wait is worth it!
Review of the Cuisine at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie
The Patisserie serves lunch and dinner options and sweet treats, so let’s taste test some options now.
Sandwiches
Jambon Beurre
This classic is a must-try, especially if it’s the first time you are eating a French sandwich. The fresh baguette bread is soft and slightly crunchy on the outside. The sandwich has a delicious Dijon mustard butter smothered inside that complements the cheese and ham to perfection. Every bite is savory and comforting.
Brie au Pommes
If you are looking for something light and fruity, this is the option. Delicious brie cheese is the centerpiece of this sandwich, while the cranberries and apples provide a sweet and slightly tart taste against the multi-grain bread.
Dinde B.L.T
This traditional B.L.T is served on the bread of your choice. It features bacon, lettuce, turkey, and tomato. The unique thing that makes this B.L.T extraordinary is the amazing garlic aioli sauce that provides a robust flavor combination with the other ingredients.
Specialties
Bisque de Homard
This tasty bisque features a toasty bread bowl that complements the thick creamy soup. The taste of the lobster is medium and just right without overpowering the other flavors in the bisque.
Quiche Lorraine
What sets this quiche apart from the rest is the heavy cream, delicious ham, savory gruyere cheese, and egg base. Everything works well together and creates a lovely texture in every bite.
Pissaladiere
This open tart looks like a mini pizza and is topped with gruyere cheese, olives and tomatoes. The tart’s crust is delightful, crumbly, and tasty, making it an excellent foundation for the other ingredients. The gruyere cheese is delicious and provides the most flavor in this delectable tart.
Pastries
Pain au Chocolat
The flaky croissant dough creates scrumptious layers of chocolaty goodness. It pairs great with a cappuccino or hot chocolate.
Croissant Amandes
If you love chocolate and almonds, this pastry is a must-have! The flakey warm chocolate croissant is filled with aromatic and delicious almond cream that melts in your mouth. Eating this pastry with a side order of hot chocolate becomes a chocolate lover’s dream.
Desserts
Crème Brulee
The spotlight shines on the delicious vanilla custard in this dessert. The creamy texture combined with the strong flavor of vanilla is brought to life with the caramelized top surface. This dessert melts in your mouth and packs a punch of vanilla from the very first bite.
Éclair Chocolate
The pastry portion of this fabulous dessert is light and a bit airy. The chocolate cream filling oozes into your mouth with every bite. The cream has a balanced chocolaty flavor that doesn’t feel overpowered by the pastry shell. This dessert pairs well with espresso.
Parfait aux Fruits
This creamy yogurt mousse is light, airy, and flavorful. The seasonal berries that top this classic dessert provide a sweet and slightly bitter taste that mixes incredibly. Since this dessert is light and fruity, it pairs well with hot tea or a glass of champagne.
Duo Au Chocolate
This mouthwatering piece of cake is chocolaty sweet, and decadent. The texture of the mousse is flawless and delicious. The combination of white and dark chocolate creates a flavorful punch that balances out perfectly. An excellent pairing for this dessert is a cappuccino that helps bring out all the flavors in the chocolate.
Overall, the Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie restaurant at Epcot provides an authentic French experience. Enjoy strolling the Parisian streets, making purchases at shops, and indulging in decadent desserts, bread, sandwiches, soups, coffee, champagne, and more at the bakery.
The great news is that you don’t need a reservation, and you can go back to the bakery as often as you like to try something new from their menu. Are you ready to indulge in the French Experience at Epcot? Book your Walt Disney Vacation today!
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To view the current Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie menu, visit the Disney World website.
