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Fournil Didot Wins Paris 2026 Grand Prize for Best Tradition Baguette

A mixed jury awarded the title based on blind tasting of 143 entries scored on five criteria.

Overview

  • Artisan baker Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan of Le Fournil Didot earned the Grand Prix and a €4,000 award.
  • The bakery told TF1 it is raising daily tradition output from about 600 to roughly 1,000 loaves and has brought in extra staff.
  • TF1 reports the winning baguette uses flour sourced near Chartres in Eure‑et‑Loir.
  • TF1 also reports the bakery will supply the Élysée Palace for one year, a detail not included in the official contest release.
  • Official results list B&S Nation, L’Ecrin Gourmand, Maison Daguet and Laurent B. as the next four finishers.