About Us

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MISSION & VALUES

"To pass on our knowledge and share our passion for authentic gourmet products."

Part of the Montreal culinary scene for over six decades, Au Pain Doré makes close ties with neighbourhood communities and takes pride in its loyal clientele.

OUR STORY

1956 - Au Pain Doré is founded

In 1951, Odette and Roland Etienne make their way to Canada with their children Joëlle (four years old) and Jean-Marc (11 months old). In 1956 they will found la Boulangerie Au Pain Doré at 6838 rue Marquette in Montréal, where they will get the attention of restaurateurs and hoteliers with the most effecive advertising possible: word of mouth. In the early 1980s, Jean-Marc and his wife Diane will take the reins and turn Au Pain Doré into the boutiques that we know today.

1983: Au Pain Doré opens its doors to the public

At 6838 Marquette, Jean-Marc and Diane begin reorganizing the company to enable future growth. The little bakery not only meets the growing demand from restaurateurs and hoteliers but it also opens its doors to the public with a wider variety of products. Viennoiseries, pizzas, desserts and charcuteries are now available in addition to the breads and baguettes that the bakery is known for.

1991: Au Pain Doré multiplies its points of sale

One of the first boutiques to open its doors was at 1415 rue Peel. Now located inside the Cours Mont-Royal at 1455 rue Peel, this boutique in the heart of downtown Montréal is still going strong.

1997: Inauguration of Au Pain Doré headquarters on rue de Rouen

Located in the heart of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, la Boulangerie Au Pain Doré inaugurated its headquarters and factory at 3075 de Rouen in 1997 with Louise Harel, Minister of Employment and Solidarity, in attendance to mark the occasion.

2008: Groupe Le Duff acquires Au Pain Doré

In 2008, the business is incorporated with the Groupe Le Duff which shares the same ambition as the Etienne family: to share the passion of quality goods and maintain Au Pain Doré as the reference in French bread in Montréal and the rest of Canada with a wide distribution network.

DID YOU KNOW ?

FACT #1

Our products are baked and prepared on site daily.

From breads to viennoiseries to muffins, everything is baked on site. Our sandwiches and salads are prepared every day using fresh ingredients. And most of our desserts are also prepared and baked on site.

FACT #2

Our viennoiseries are made with pure butter.

Yep. We do prefer butter over margarine in everything from our viennoiseries and brioches to our pie dough. When it comes to baking, we never compromise on quality and taste.

FACT #3

Our coffee choices are environmentally responsibe and equitable.

Whether you're in the mood for a cappucino, a latte or an espresso, all of our grinds come from eco-friendly and equitable suppliers.

FACT #4

Our packaging choices take the environment to heart.

From our bagasse salad containers and our transparent packaging to our paper straws, we opt for eco-friendly materials that can be composted and/or recycled.

FACT #5

Au Pain Doré products are sold at some major retail outlets.

A limited variety of breads and viennoiseries are available at certain major chains in Québec like IGA, Costco and Couche-Tard, which is great for people who live outside of Montréal!

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