Chez Charly sur Saint-Brevin-Les-Pins

Not a real bakery, it's semi-industrial or semi-artisanal, take your pick! The sandwiches are homemade and there's a good selection. The service is inconsistent, but generally polite, though sometimes less so with a smile. I'm not sure the atmosphere behind the scenes is great.... A major drawback for me is the wasps everywhere, especially on the sweets. If you're allergic, good luck 🙄 Small anti-flying fans do exist, though.

Plenty of choice, quality products, and friendly staff. Clean

A very pleasant bakery. Excellent traditional baguettes (Bagatelle/Méligraine). A wide variety of breads, pastries, and viennoiseries. Very welcoming and friendly staff.

Some of the saleswomen are friendly and smiling, others not at all. I used to come from far away to buy their bagatelle (traditional baguette), which I found delicious. But recently the recipe must have changed; the bread isn't the same anymore. Less crisp, softer, and the crust isn't shiny. So, after several attempts, I won't be coming back because this bread is nothing like it used to be and is no longer to my taste.

The price of bread remains high. €1.10 for a small baguette. In our town, it's €0.95 and it's a bit bigger…