Why You Need to Visit Les Pascals in Glen Ellen, Sonoma

Dear Polite Travelers,

An expensive, albeit worth it, trip to France isn’t necessary if all you want to do is experience authentic French bakery items. At Les Pascals—founded and managed by a French husband and wife team—that’s exactly what you get.

Last year, my hubby surprised me with a trip to Glen Ellen and a stay in the unique Gaige House—a member of the Four Sisters Inns. It was a great visit by the way. While there we enjoyed several pastry items at Les Pascals and have revisited that moment often.

So, it was only natural, while driving home from our most recent trip to the nearby Rohnert Park, to make a short detour for a revisit. And we were not disappointed. In fact, my croissant and hubby’s apple raisin cinnamon roll were so delish, we decided to add this to our ‘must revisit often’ list.

Please check out the pictures and decide for yourself. It’s worth the drive and many agree. The line for this tiny shop never seems to stop.

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