A friend recommended us to try this bakery. This store is in Town & Country plaza located in the Galvez and El Camino Real intersection. So close to Stanford. But, we had never been there.
Totof had Douce France's Apricot and Raspberry tarts before in an event organized by a French student association. According to him, these tarts were wonderful. His statement triggered my interest. The first time we visited Douce France (you know we have been there several times since the recommendation) was an afternoon. A small store in a hidden location. The wall decorations made you aware of the style. Absolutely French.
We did not see Apricot tarts so we ordered two Raspberry tarts (small one). We ordered a croissant as well. We like to use croissant to judge a bakery. Why? Because we know how to make croissant. Its raspberry tarts were terrific. Its looking was not fancy. Several raspberries on top of a tart crust. Darted with transparent jelly. With one bite. Wow. The filling cream completed the raspberries. The raspberries were ripe with good smell. The sweet level of the tart was just right. Not the sweet to death level. It was mainly from raspberry sweet. Its taste was amazing.
For Douce France's raspberry tart, we came back to get a big tart for Totof's cousin. You can imagine that the tart was very appreciated. What a success. Then, last Sunday, we went there for brunch. So crowded. We did not expect Douce France would be that crowded at 2:30. By all means we ordered our all time favorite - raspberry tart. Oh, as wonderful as before.
French 101
Douce = sweet
Location: 93 Town & Country Village, Palo Alto, CA
