No need to be carb-shy in Sarasota—these French-inspired or French-owned bakeries, cafes and restaurants will transport you to a "European summer" where baguettes over bikinis rule. 

You don't need to travel all the way to Paris to enjoy French cuisine and fresh baked treats. Trade out the Eiffel Tower for the Ca'd'Zan and have your European summer dreams lived out right here on Sarasota's coastline at our many Parisian cafés. Here are some top recommended French restaurants and bakeries in the area—from Siesta Key to Longboat Key and beyond. Bon appétit!