Original proprietor: Pierre Poilâne in 1932
Former proprietors: Pierre's son, Lionel and his American born wife, Irena Poilâne (both were killed in a tragic helicopter accident near their estate in Normandy in October 2002)
Current proprietors: their daughters Apollonia and Athéna Poilâne

This original renown bakery is not to be missed!
Breads to try:
pain de campagne is the most sought after bread in Paris.
la miche de pain
le pain aux noix
pavé au raisin
croissants au chocolat
tartes aux pommes

Recommended by Travel & Leisure February 2007.
Closed: Sunday

Where to find Poilâne breads across Paris and across France: http://www.poilane.fr/Poilane/textes/cartefr.htm
Metro: St-Sulpice