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A French bakery has become a tourist attraction in Nanping township, which is part of Zhuhai, a coastal city in Guangdong province.
Papa Romantic, located in Beishan community, attracts a large number of Chinese and foreigners alike. After 【小题1】 (taste)the bakery’s bread, some Chinese students who have returned from abroad have expressed admiration, while foreigners who lived in Zhuhai but moved to other Chinese cities such as Beijing 【小题2】 (continue) to have bread and pastries from the shop 【小题3】 (ship) to them.
The bakery is a welcoming environment for those who want to sit and enjoy authentic French cuisine.
On one side is a well-preserved old ancestral hall, and on the other side are lush trees that provide shade 【小题4】 the sun. The shop has a bright storefront, and the aroma of the bread, the aluminum tables and the chairs under sun umbrellas display a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle.
At Papa Romantic, the best-selling items include baguettes, croissants, sandwiches, crepes and cookies. In addition, some unique treats such as fig bread and colorful macrons are also popular among young customers.
Owner and baker Ronan Salaun, 【小题5】 comes from the Brittany region of France, said the ingredients at his bakery 【小题6】 (import), and he refuses to use chemicals or additives in his food.
【小题7】 his friends return to France, they know they need to bring him some crystal salt from a natural salt pond in France. The black pepper he uses comes from Madagascar.“Simple things are important, and the quality of salt and pepper makes a big difference,” Salaun said.
While remaining true to his French roots, he has also taken into consideration the dietary habits of Chinese people. “Chinese locals prefer soft crust bread, while French like the crusty one. I sell both kinds. I can’t just maintain the original characteristics; I must adapt to locals’ preferences,” he said.
A former mechanical engineer, Salaun, was sent by a Hong Kong company to work at a furniture factory in Wanzai township, Zhuhai, in November 2000. He said he couldn’t have imagined how much his life would change with that move.
At that time, Wanzai was a tiny town 【小题8】 (border) Macao known for its flower trade.
For Salaun, life in Wanzai seemed simple and rustic. He remembers【小题9】 when he wanted to take a bath, he had to heat the water up with firewood and then transport the water in a bucket to the bathtub.
Although the living and working conditions were not as favorable as 【小题10】 abroad, Salaun grew to love Zhuhai, which is located at the mouth of the Pearl River.
