The team behind Le Pain Levé embarked on this independent, social enterprise, activist bakery adventure back in 2020… At the till, you pay the displayed price, minus 20% if times are tough, or +10% if everything is going well for you! It’s an opportunity to take stock of your personal financial situation as you fill up on these incredible white flour, spelt, cacao or apricot-hazelnut loaves, along with craquelin, cramique or classic brioche buns, and cinnamon rolls… all made with organic and locally-sourced flours. Not to mention the big, round, freshly-baked speculoos cookies, which really distinguish themselves from their mass-produced counterparts. // Alain Belon

The hidden gem: The Méteil, an intensely flavorful and long-lasting wholegrain rye and white flour loaf (or the Nordique seeded version), from €3.40 to €4.20 for 500 grams.