Le D'estrees sur Mantes-La-Jolie

01/09/2026: Living in Mantes, and having used to shop at the previous owner's bakery (where you could watch the baguettes being made and savor the aroma of freshly baked pastries), we decided to try the new management, which has been in place for over a year, I believe, despite the removal of the oven, which used to be visible, replaced by seating. We gave them a few chances, but after three visits, the bread and pastries no longer taste fresh or homemade at all. The pain au chocolat and croissants are dry, lacking any crispness or buttery flavor, essentially like the frozen products you find in supermarkets. The breads taste very different, and the crust is more elastic than before, even though you can find much better options elsewhere for the same price, and that's what's disappointing. So it's not bad, but it's not what it used to be, and at the price they charge, it's very average. We didn't try the pastries, but the bread and viennoiserie section no longer displays the artisanal skill we were used to, which is a shame for a place called "bakery" (as indicated). Why not offer snacks or pastries, if they're worth it, as other visitors seem to have received positive feedback overall? That would be more representative.

31/07/2026: The afternoon saleswoman is my favorite; she's incredible, very caring, attentive, and she does her best.