Pastelería Francesa

Villa de Leyva


You can smell the sweet scent of baked goodness a block away from this authentic French bakery with croissants (oh, those almond ones!), baguettes, tarts, quiches, mini-pizzas, coffees and hot chocolate. It's great if you can catch it open – the owner likes his vacation time – and a classy redo of the place approaches legitimately chic.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Villa de Leyva attractions

1. Casa Museo de Antonio Nariño

0.21 MILES

Antonio Nariño was known as the forefather of Colombia's independence and Casa Museo de Antonio Nariño is the house where he spent the last two months of…

2. Iglesia Parroquial

0.23 MILES

This parish church facing the main square was built in 1608 and has hardly changed since that time. The interior is plain, except for the marvelous…

3. Casa Quintero

0.23 MILES

Casa Quintero is a fully restored colonial mansion and gourmet food court just off Plaza Mayor.

4. Plaza Mayor

0.28 MILES

At 120m by 120m, Plaza Mayor is one of the largest town squares in the Americas. It's paved with massive cobblestones and surrounded by magnificent…

7. Casona La Guaca

0.31 MILES

This colonial mansion has an intimate courtyard with an abundance of plants and trees surrounding a fountain. The front section houses shops, and there's…

8. Casa Museo de Luis Alberto Acuña

0.32 MILES

Villa de Leyva's best museum features works by one of Colombia's most influential painters, sculptors, writers and historians, Luis Alberto Acuña (1904–93…