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The 2026 Bread Banquet
Bread goes far beyond your daily crust, and this gathering in the 14th arrondissement invites you to explore the craft behind the loaf. Roll up your sleeves to master traditional baking techniques and sample local creations baked right before your eyes in a warm, festive atmosphere.
Château ouvrier (Paris 14th)
About
Le Banquet des pains 2026 takes place at the Château ouvrier, Place Marcel Paul in the 14th arrondissement, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. From 14:00 to 18:00, this free event celebrates the artisanal skills behind bread making, ranging from local wheat cultivation to traditional kneading techniques. Residents are invited to meet local bakers, explore the journey from grain to loaf, and sample fresh goods baked in a wood-fired oven. The venue is wheelchair accessible, ensuring that everyone can fully enjoy this festive experience dedicated to one of our most iconic culinary staples.
Do you love bread? Come and rediscover it in a unique, friendly, and delicious event in the heart of the 14th arrondissement!
The Bread Banquet invites you to a festive moment where bread becomes the hero of the day. Behind this daily gesture: buying a baguette or slicing a piece of toast, lies a world rich in know-how, passion, and history.
On Saturday, October 17, at Place Marcel Paul, bakers, artisans, enthusiasts, and residents will come together to celebrate this iconic product, a true pillar of our gastronomic culture.
On the program for this day:
- Discovery of the Graine de Quatorzien wheat collection: Explore a variety of locally grown wheats and discover their specific features. A beautiful journey from grain to bread.
- Wheat threshing workshop: A fun and educational moment to understand the origin of flour: come and extract wheat grains by hand, just like in the old days!
- Workshops on flour and bread: Knead, shape, and discover the baker's craft. Learn to make your own bread with the advice of passionate artisans.
- Wood-fired baking: Experience the authentic taste of bread baked the old-fashioned way and let yourself be enchanted by the aromas of warm bread.
- Tasting of breads from local bakers: A great opportunity to taste varied breads made by the artisan bakers of the 14th. You might just find your new favorite!
- Portraits of bakers from the 14th: Discover the faces and journeys of those who bring our local bakeries to life.
The Bread Banquet is also a great opportunity to pass on to children (and adults!) the value of artisanal work, the importance of the origin of products, and the direct link between the field and the plate. A warm event to create connections between residents, discover local talents, and highlight those who, every day, bring our neighborhood and our tables to life.
Our take on this event
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Place Marcel Paul hosts Le Banquet des pains 2026. Between 14:00 and 18:00, the Château ouvrier offers a deep dive into the world of bread, featuring everything from the Graine de Quatorzien wheat collection to tastings of artisanal loaves crafted by local bakers. This free event provides a unique look at the history and passion behind our daily bread.
The afternoon features interactive workshops where you can learn to husk wheat, shape dough, and master bread-making techniques under the guidance of local experts. Experience the authentic atmosphere of wood-fired oven baking and explore the stories behind the bakers of the 14th arrondissement through portrait presentations. The site is fully wheelchair accessible for all visitors.
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