Collectible Baguette Stamp

Celebrate French Heritage with the Collectible Baguette Stamp!

Amazing opportunity to receive from the US, this new and already iconic collectible limited edition stamp 

The stamp will be shipped to you in a small clear single plastic pocket sleeve holder protector.

The Baguette: A Symbol of French Gastronomy and Cultural Heritage

The baguette, a staple of our daily lives and a jewel of our culinary culture, is crafted from basic ingredients: flour, water, salt, yeast, and/or sourdough. This apparent simplicity hides a complexity of production: ingredient measurement and weighing, kneading, fermentation, dividing, resting, shaping, proofing, scoring, and baking. Each meticulous step is mastered by the artisan baker, whose unique skills are passed down through generations.

The baguette promises a delightful sensory experience. Visually, it charms with its golden crust and signature scoring. Fresh out of the oven, its toasty aroma whets the appetite. To the touch, it transitions from the resistance of its crust to the lightness of its airy crumb. Breaking it produces a delightful symphony of its characteristic crackle. Each bite reveals its authentic taste. As a food of sharing, the baguette accompanies us from breakfast to dinner, standing at the heart of meals and constantly inviting conviviality.

Carrying a rich culture and customs, the baguette is deeply rooted in the daily practices of the French. It embodies a ritual: going to the local bakery, a community hub attracting twelve million consumers each day. The production of six billion baguettes annually confirms its iconic status in French culinary heritage.

The baguette transcends borders to become an international icon. Its inscription in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage attests to its global influence and elevates it as an ambassador of artisan baking.

© La Poste - Dominique Anract, President of the National Confederation of French Bakery and Pastry - All rights reserved.

Please note that, contrary to what you may have read in the press, this stamp does not smell like a baguette.