About the bakery.
la Boulangerie Chabert (bakery) - Opened in 1928 by Rene and Marie Chabert, this bakery features two large counter displays which were once filled with cakes, pies, cookies, and breads of all description. Now it is run by the widow Marie Chabert, with assistance from her granddaughter. Thanks to the shortages of war, the cases are far less from full - and feature more plain breads than treats.

The cakes and pies and cookies are more often than not purchased by Nazi soldiers and government officials, as they are the only ones who can afford such luxuries. Though Marie tries to keep the prices down, the ingredients are costly. Occasionally one of them places a special order, and brings in the ingredients for such. The Parisian citizens come in for their bread - which Marie will let them purchase, even if they cannot afford it. "Pay me back when you can, take the bread now." is a frequently heard phrase. She still makes bread deliveries throughout the city, occasionally delivering a message along with the baked goods.