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Le magicien des baguettes (The Baguette Magician)

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Jun 18, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Presidential Delivery

  • Mahmoud M’Seddi, winner of the Grand Prix for Best Baguette in Paris, delivers fresh baguettes to the Élysée Palace daily.
  • This perk comes with winning the prestigious baking competition.
ANECDOTE

Bakery Childhood

  • M’Seddi grew up in his parents' bakery, working after school and on weekends.
  • Despite enjoying the perks of fresh pastries, he resented missing vacations and sleep like his friends.
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Parental Disapproval

  • M’Seddi’s parents, Tunisian immigrants, discouraged his baking aspirations.
  • They envisioned a more prestigious career for him, like engineering or law, with regular hours and vacations.
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