Organic, Yeast-Free, Sweetener-free, Kosher

2610 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-870-4740

2708 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-871-5148

2004 Best Boutique in the Twin Cities

3952 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-877-7312

60th & Lyndale
inside Bachmans
612-861-92277

The cafe features an amazing selection of Patrick Bernet's made-fresh daily selections of French breads, baguettes, country bread, 7-grain breads, petites and grandes boules; and speciality breads like Tomato Provencal and Roasted Red Pepper. Croissants, pain au chocolat, apricot soleil and glistening pineapple danish (Patrick's personal favorite) will be available every day. The individual pastries offered are irresistible. You'll find wonderful standards, like eclairs, napoleons, fruit tarts and creme brulees, and tantalizing Patrick's specialties that are beyond description, including the Trilogy Chocolate cake, Feuillantine Pralinee and Tiramisu.

3804 Grand Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-822-8260

At night, candlelight and rich bistro fare transform this beloved neighborhood bakery into a romantic dining destination.

Inside this brick storefront, patrons are greeted by well-worn, bleached-wood floors and a beautiful pressed-tin ceiling. Mornings, regulars watch the bakers fill wire racks with crisp baguettes and pungent olive bread as the espresso machine rumbles in the background. After dark, two rooms accommodate the dinner crowd; candlelight flickers, friendly waitstaff uncork wines and romance pervades.

The artisanal loaves are beauteous, but they're not the only reason to frequent this charming spot. There are also meltingly delicious scones, fluffy brioche french toast or addictive chocolate shortbread squares. For lunch, there's hearty cassoulet big enough to share. At dinner, sample house-made pâtés, or langoustines buttery-rich in mushroom sauce, then tuck into comforting coq au vin--tender and intense with flavor. Other winners include duck succulently slipping off the bone and perfectly roasted venison glazed sweetly with black curran.

2609 26th Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-728-0193

Peter Kelsey, Owner, Baker of the New French Bakery has been fascinated with baking since he was seven. As a young adult he attended the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in Paris but left to study as an apprentice with a Parisian baker. There he learned the importance of using real ingredients and a skilled craftsman's approach to production baking.

In 1995 Peter opened a retail bakery in Minneapolis, Minnesota that also supplied breads and pastries to some of the cities finest restaurants. As demand increased Peter used his connections in Europe and his interest in technology to import customized cutting-edge equipment that would insure consistent quality and the volume his customers needed. The New French Bakery Bread is the choice of renowned chefs, retail bakery managers, and gourmet cooks throughout the Midwest, and Southwest.

275 Market Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-338-6250

International Market Square (IMS) is the  home of the Minneapolis Design Center and special events facility, D'Amico Catering at the Atrium.

At IMS you'll find a wide variety of products, programs and services for building, remodeling and/or furnishing your home, office or commercial space. IMS serves interior designers, architects, builders/contractors and the general public.

5555 Xerxes Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
612-922-0100

"If you’re an unrepentant Francophile gastronome wondering where you can go for your periodic fix of moules, steak-frites and tarte tatin now that un deux trois is no more, by all means consider Cavé Vin. This south Minneapolis bistro, the new venture from the folks who own the popular Pane Vino Dolce, isn’t likely to receive any Michelin stars, but with its classic menu, solid preparation, and notably modest prices, it’s little wonder that the twenty-plus–table spot has remained consistently packed since the doors opened this spring. Though I’d like to see dishes more aggressively flavored, Cavé Vin is arguably the only classic French brasserie in the area, and I very much appreciate its thematic purity."

-Review from Mpls St Paul Magazine

2670 Southdale Center
Edina, MN 55435
652-746-4938

Bienvenue to Contemporary French Cuisine with a hint of Pacific Rim influence. A modern version of the Louvre in Edina, MN. Walk past our picturesque façade into our Louis XIII Bar to our Kissing Booths. An intimate setting of red and blue velvet will set the tone for our Chef's to challenge your palettes and senses.

Sun, 12 noon to 11pm, full kitchen until 10pm.
Mon,Tue, Wed, and Thurs 11am to 12 midnight, full kitchen until 10pm bar menu until 11pm
Fri and Sat 11am to 2am.

2800 W. 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone: 952-888-4447

276 S. Exchange
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 952-224-5606

5601 W. 78th Street
Bloomington, MN 55439
Phone: 952-835-1900
Hotel Sofitel has two restaurants and a bakery.

2221 W. 50th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: 952-928-0582

452 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-221-1061
Country French cuisine. Bastille Day Festival.

Fine French Cuisine in
Downtown Minneapolis

4388 France Ave. S.,
Edina MN, 55410
Phone: 952-345-6696

"Even the ultra-chic get puckish, and Alfred's Grand Petit Magasin (big little store) has seen to a solution. Shopping in this modish and diverse mini-department store is hardly taxing, but that doesn't mean you can't kick up your Jimmy Choos for a while and compare purchases over a snack at Alfred's Cafe. Crusty baguettes, elegantly composed salads, and spicy crostini plates all play well to ladies who lunch. Set your bag down and order one of the tartines, open-faced sandwich decked with such lovely things as oven-roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, ripe cheeses and, on the rosemary-marinated chicken breast version, a biting and sweet raspberry mustard."
-The Rake

Members of the Alliance Française receive a monthly newsletter which announces local French-related events. The Alliance offers courses in French, many weekly conversation groups, and summer camps on French language and culture for children. Members may check out resources, such as magazines and videos, from the Alliance office.
Phone: 612-332-0436
Fax: 612-642-9661
E-mail: bonjour@afmsp.org

The International Institute of Minnesota
1694 Como Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-647-0191
or St. Paul Chamber of Commerce:
651-223-5000
Website: http://www.iimn.org
Held at the beginning of May in the St. Paul Civic Center, this is a weekend of international exhibits, entertainment, food, marketplace, and educational activities for all ages. Weekday hours are scheduled for student groups.

Exhibits are presented in German, French, and Spanish on World Language Days. Held in February, the zoo offers a day of exhibits, presentations, and entertainment designed for high school language students. Curriculum packages available.
Phone: 952-431-9200

Often presents productions of French plays (in English). Special times can be arranged for student groups.
Phone: 612-333-6200

5601 W. 78th Street
Bloomington, MN 55439
Phone: 952-835-1900
The Gift Shop has many French souvenir items, including flags, books, perfumes, music, candy, etc.

Direct from the heart of France comes the new French Heritage concept stores. You will feel like you have arrived in the French countryside at a little antique shop full of the most beautiful treasures you have ever seen.

2225 Lyndale Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-871-3491

Located in the stately building adjacent to Le Parisien is the venerable Lyndale House Antiques.   Long time purveyors of fine furnishing & decorative arts, Lyndale House imports high quality British and European merchandise.

Lyndale House will be welcoming new Owners of Le Parisien Luxury Condos to the neighborhood with 15% off any purchase of up to $1,000.00 and 20% over $1,000.00, plus free Consultation Services & Delivery…  Welcome to the Neighborhood!

5005 France Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-928-9923

This fine shop features many unique items and gifts, including French couches, chandeliers, shoulder high Eiffel Tower sculptures and Arc de Triomphe greeting cards.

275 Market Street, Suite 465
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: 612-604-0033
This is a to the trade showroom only. To get into this shop you must be accompanied by a designer or architect.