Buying Flour in Paris

[gmcneill]

I've just about got the hang of the different flour gradings in France. However the choice and quality is somewhat limited in the supermarkets and as I make a lot of bread I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy flour in bulk in paris? Say 5 or 10kg sacks. I've tried various markets round the 6th and 7th districts where I live but with no luck so far.

Any help much apreciated.

Thanks

Graeme

[Pickles]

We buy 5kg sacks of T65 farine de ble in Carrefour for about 5€. "And what is this white powder that you seem to have rather a lot of, Monsieur?" is now a question that we are now used to being asked as we take it in hand luggage on the plane.

Regards

Pickles

[Clair]

Your best bet would be to try the biocoops and other health food shops in Paris. They usually sell several kinds1, 3 or 5 kg bags.

See http://www.biocoop.fr/carte-magasins.php

You could also order online directly from a mill:

• Moulins de Versailles
• Moulin Maurice

I buy mine in 5 kg bags from Gamm Vert and it comes from a mill 40 km away.

Useful flour info: http://aulevain.canalblog.com/archives/2008/08/21/10304760.html

[gmcneill]

Thanks for all the advice. I am going to take a trip to the Moulin de Versailles tomorrow. Load the car up with a few big sacks of flour.