This is one of two La Paniere locations in Chamonix, and this is the one right off the Place du Mont Blanc square. If you're looking for a quick, easy, and tasty bakery stop before you hit the slopes, it's a great choice, especially if you want to get some coffee and a pastry and still be able to catch the ski bus for the first chair (most of the other cafes/bakeries in town seemed to open several hours later). When it came to baked goods, we didn't have anything in three visits that wasn't delicious. While the coffee wasn't some amazing and overpriced artisanal bean, it was more than decent and provided the caffeine kick that we wanted. Definitely recommended! read more