Located at 5 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, the Boulangerie de la Gare certainly lives up to its name: it is just a stone’s throw from Fontainebleau-Avon station, which is situated within the municipality of Avon rather than that of Fontainebleau. It is one of the most convenient places in the town for anyone getting off the train or about to board one, and the business has been registered at this address since 2013.
What customers mention most often
Online reviews paint a fairly clear picture of the shop window. The traditional seeded baguette comes back regularly, as do the speciality breads, Nordic bread or cornbread. When it comes to sweet treats, customers mention the pastries made on the premises, a rose-shaped brioche which has its die-hard fans, and some Middle Eastern pastries. Several people also mention the sandwiches, including the one with marinated chicken, and the option to order a birthday cake. The service at the counter is another point that regulars often mention in their reviews.
Open early, closes late, except on Thursdays
This is the second highlight of the venue. The shop welcomes from 6 am to 9 pm, which is unusual for a local bakery, and it operates the same opening hours on Saturdays and Sundays. You can therefore find fresh bread there early in the morning and in the early evening, including at weekends, making it a handy option when other shops in Avon have closed for the day. Just one day to remember: The establishment is closed on Thursdays, all day. The Pays de Fontainebleau Tourist Office confirms these opening hours for the whole year.
A place to pop in, as well as a neighbourhood spot
Avenue du Général de Gaulle is one of the main roads linking the station to the rest of Avon and to Fontainebleau, its immediate neighbour. The bakery therefore attracts two types of customer: residents of the station neighbourhood and travellers, who stop there for a morning pastry or a sandwich before boarding the train. Customers can use the telephone to check a detail or place an order for a pastry.
