Maison du Pain d'Alsace, Bread museum in Sélestat, France
Maison du Pain d'Alsace is a museum in Sélestat dedicated to the region's bread culture. It shows the full production chain from grain cultivation and flour processing to modern baking, and includes working bakery areas where craftspeople produce bread daily.
The museum occupies a former bakers' guild house from 1522 where craftspeople gathered to discuss their trade and set quality standards. This location was the heart of the baking community and reflects the long craft tradition in Alsace.
The name reflects Alsace's deep connection to bread culture, and you can watch craftspeople in the bakery producing traditional recipes daily. These practices show how baking in the region is far more than just a trade but a core part of local identity.
The museum is easy to reach by public transport and sits in central Sélestat near historic timber-framed buildings. Plan your visit on weekdays when the bakery is active and you can watch craftspeople at work.
You can join hands-on baking workshops where you knead dough and learn from craftspeople how different flour types affect the result. This practical experience gives real insight into the complexity of traditional baking craft.
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