Lyon announces winners of bread competitions

The winners of the best traditional baguette, best butter croissant, and best chocolate bread competitions were announced on Thursday, October 22, at the City Hall of Lyon. These events celebrate the region’s rich baking traditions and highlight the skills of local bakers.

Morgan Lazaro wins top baguette honor

Morgan Lazaro, a baker from the Banette Desmolles shop in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement, won the best traditional French baguette award. This was the 18th edition of the competition, held in the large halls of the City Hall of Lyon.

Event organized by local bakers’ association

The competition was organized by the Maison de la boulangerie Loire-Rhône, a local bakers’ association. Éric Amieux, the association’s president, oversaw the event, which took place in the historic capital of the Gauls.

Juliénas and Lyon 9th arrondissement honored

Two other artisans from Juliénas and the 9th arrondissement of Lyon were recognized. Alexandre Perraud from Juliénas won the best chocolate bread competition, while François Tardif from the 9th arrondissement won the best butter croissant award.

Apprentices shine in future categories

The competition also recognized young talent. Mathieu Grégoire, an apprentice at the Gay bakery in Lyon’s 5th arrondissement, won in both the traditional French baguette and chocolate bread categories. Amine Ridjalune, an apprentice at the Boulangerie des Canuts in Lyon’s 4th arrondissement, won the butter croissant category for apprentices.