La Panetière
French bakery retail chain
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
La Panetière is a French bakery retail chain. Its history traces back to 1936 with the birth of its distinctive bread in the village of Drulhe, and it evolved through various brand transformations, becoming La Panetière in 2002.
History
La Panetière is a French bakery retail chain. According to its official history, in 1936, its distinctive bread was born in the village of Drulhe. In 1971, a more modern production unit was created at Causseroux on Villefranche de Rouergue. In 1985, the first shop opened in Albi under the brand Four à Bois, which revolutionized French bakeries with its hot point concept and real wood-fired ovens. In 1992, Four à Bois transformed and became L'Épi Gaulois. In 2002, a complete concept overhaul led to the birth of La Panetière and Secrets de Pains. In 2019, with La Panetière Atelier, the focus shifted to kneading.
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