Francois starts a bakery in Lafayette, LA with a deep connection to his french culture.

Le Boulanger REEL SOUTH

Premiered February 01, 2021
Le Boulanger

In 1965, Francois Poupart and his wife immigrated from Bordeaux, France to Lafayette, Louisiana in search of a better life. They settled there finding themselves feeling at home because of Lafayette's connection to French culture and language. With Francois' skills as a baker they began a family business that today is still run by his son.

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