French Memories
About
French Memories is a French bakery and cafe in Cohasset Village that bakes breads, rolls and baguettes fresh each day. The case holds homemade French pastries, individual slices of pies and cakes, and savory items in flavors such as ham and cheese, spinach and cheese, and grilled vegetable with roasted red pepper. Master Chef Jean Jacques Gabanelle also prepares his own soups and meals, and whole cakes such as a chocolate and strawberry mousse cake are available.
The bakery’s story began in 1985, when Jean Jacques and Anne Gabanelle left France for America with little money but plenty of skill. They worked for a wholesale French bakery, Disney World and several hotels and restaurants in Orlando before moving north to open a patisserie in Duxbury. The Cohasset shop followed in 1991, and it has since become a favorite gathering spot in the village.
What to Know
- The business is family owned and run by the Gabanelle family.
- Holiday desserts can be ordered ahead by calling the bakery.
- The couple sold their original Duxbury bakery to their partners in 1995.
- The pastry case includes a flaky, buttery pastry with an almond cream filling.
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