Well, let me tell you, it’s not as simple as just grabbing the first “une baguette” you see. There’s a whole *thing* about it, apparently. Government regulation plays a part (who knew!), cultural significance is a HUGE factor (duh, it’s France!), and then there’s the whole emphasis on, like, *actual* good ingredients. So, price can vary wildly.
I saw something that said the cheapest baguette *in Paris*, get this, is only 0.85 euros! At Guyot bakery in the 5th. That’s practically free! Okay, maybe not free, but still. Then, on the flip side, there’s, like, the *expensive* baguettes. No clue how much those are, the article cut off, which is SO annoying. Probably costs as much as one of those Jacob & Co. Astronomia watches, LOL. (Okay, maybe *not* that much, but you get the idea.)
But here’s where it gets interesting. You can get baguettes…at Walmart? Seriously? Apparently, Bloomers Bakery sells ’em online. I mean, I guess if you’re *really* craving a baguette and can’t hop on a plane to Paris, that’s an option. But honestly, a baguette from Walmart? Seems… sacrilegious. And they are obviously not the cheapest option.
And then, because the internet is a weird and wonderful place, I found stuff about Subway baguette prices in the UK, and even Wenzel’s the Bakers. Totally irrelevant, but hey, information overload!
So, back to the original question: what’s the *deal* with baguette prices? Well, on average, you’re looking at somewhere between 0.90 and 1.30 euros. But! (There’s always a but, isn’t there?) It *depends*. The region, the bakery (is it some fancy artisan place, or a more humble boulangerie?), and the quality of the ingredients all play a role. Think of it like coffee. You can get a cheap cup from a gas station, or a fancy latte from a hipster cafe. Same idea.