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| - I've tried various breads at Guillaume and desserty things like chausson aux pommes, caramel nut swirls, croissants and all were good, but the fougasse aux olives is why I'm writing this review. If you like savory breads, this will be like crack to you. The olives have intense, rich flavor, there are tons of them and you will wonder why you ever listened to me as now you can't stop eating this bread.
One small tip: don't come here 30 minutes before closing on any day. They'll be closing up and will have packed away most things.
Go go Guillaume. Je suis fan.
UPDATE Nov. 2012 - adding chausson aux pommes (apple turnover) review
Overall - 9/15
Texture - 3/5
Appearance 3/5
Filling - 3/5
Dry, crispy/crunchy pastry that feels quite "airy" rather than dense/heavy/buttery. Filling is slightly sweet and smooth. Overall appearance is classic, old-school chausson with a matte, non-shiny finish, pretty common all over Paris. Doesn't stand out from the crowd, but it's a solid snack that won't disappoint.
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