Old bakery Renult à Choisy-le-Roi dans le Val-de-Marne

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Origin and history

The former Renult bakery, listed as a Historic Monument, was installed in 1904 in Choisy-le-Roi. It is distinguished by its almost intact interior decor, evoking the seasons, the work of bread and pastry. The walls are decorated with panels of tiles painted under glaze, signed by ceramicist Ebel Antoine, framed with brass to imitate a gallery of paintings. This artistic choice reflects the attention paid to commercial aesthetics at the beginning of the 20th century, mixing utility and elegance.

The ceiling, in painted canvas fixed under glass, represents a floral pattern and bears the signature of the Benoist workshop. Engraved glasses complete this luxurious decor, highlighting the social status of the bakery in its neighbourhood. Together, including the front and interior elements (ground, walls, ice), was protected by order in 2005 for its heritage value. This monument illustrates the alliance between art crafts and everyday life, characteristic of Parisian and Franciscan shops of the time.

Located at 9 rue Louise-Michel, the Renult bakery also demonstrates decorative techniques in vogue at the beginning of the 20th century. The earthenware of Ebel and Benoist's paintings, combined with noble materials like brass, create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. This place, today a private property, offers a rare example of the preservation of an artisanal trade, where every detail – from tiles to engraved glasses – tells the story of bread and its valorization in the urban society of Ile-de-France.

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