In the heart of the enchanting village of Saint-Jean-de-l'île-d'Orléans, in an ancestral house facing the church, lies a hidden gem of a bakery: La Boulange, where craftspeople expertly -- and with a good dose of love -- shape the artisinal bread every day and prepare delicacies such as croissants, chocolatines and other pastries.

Try their different varietes of bread, too, and of course: delicious coffee. Perhaps on the magnificent outdoor patio overlooking the majestic Saint Lawrence river?