Le Moulin Valentin, the bakery of Albiez-Montrond

In the centre of Albiez-Montrond, Le Moulin Valentin makes everything on site: bread, pastries, tarts, quiches, sandwiches. And behind the counter, a story that begins in 1694 — possibly earlier.

A story that begins in 1694

Le Moulin Valentin is not a recent arrival. The story of the place goes back to 1694 in Albiez-Montrond, and probably further still. The rest is told by pushing the door open: it is the kind of shop you leave with more information than bread.

What they sell

Everything is made on the premises, by hand:

• Bread, including speciality loaves
• Viennoiserie and cakes
• Sweet tarts and desserts
• Open sandwiches, quiches and sandwiches
• Hot and cold drinks (non-alcoholic)

The specialities worth crossing the village for

This is where the bakery becomes useful beyond breakfast. Three things to know:

• The pâté en croûte — lunch for a day's walking sorted in a single purchase.
• The "pain yéti": a baguette baked with bacon and cheese. No further comment required.
• The almond and apple tartlets, for the way back.

Don't feel like driving down to the village?

Fresh Moulin Valentin bread is delivered daily to the Sambuis Dufreney grocery, and the Sherpa on the snow front — 250 m from the apartment — has a bread counter. You can quite happily spend a week without taking the car out.