This La Baguette Magique French short story is a cute story for French learners.

Each day, the local baker sells one special bread – the “baguette magique.” And each day, the recipient sees something special happen in his or her life. Joseph wants to learn the secret of the bread, but the baker tells him it will take time. What is the secret? Find out in this reading for beginner/intermediate French students.

This activity packet includes a 5 page story – appropriate for 2nd semester and later French students, with comprehension questions and other activities. Also includes an infographic about French bread, an activity on reading a review of a French bakery and resources to learn more about both bread and magic in France. This activity could also be used as a sub activity.