C'est La Vie Sarasota

From Paris to Sarasota, since 1997.

A family story, an authentic French bakery and nearly three decades of savoir-faire.

C'est La Vie began with a simple dream: bringing the taste, warmth and craftsmanship of an authentic French bakery to Sarasota.

C'est La Vie Sarasota

From Paris to Sarasota, since 1997.

A family story, an authentic French bakery and nearly three decades of savoir-faire.

C'est La Vie began with a simple dream: bringing the taste, warmth and craftsmanship of an authentic French bakery to Sarasota.

Géraldine and Christophe Coutelle at C'est La Vie Sarasota

Established in 1997

A French dream in Sarasota

In 1997, Géraldine and Christophe Coutelle left Paris for Sarasota and opened C'est La Vie in Downtown Sarasota.

Their vision was simple and ambitious: to create an authentic French bakery and bistro where breads, croissants, pastries and traditional dishes would be prepared with genuine French savoir-faire.

From the beginning, C'est La Vie was designed as more than a bakery. It was a warm and welcoming place where Sarasota residents and visitors could discover the pleasure of an authentic French experience.

Our Journey

Nearly Three Decades in Sarasota

1997

From Paris to Sarasota

Géraldine and Christophe opened C'est La Vie in Downtown Sarasota, bringing authentic French bakery and bistro traditions to Florida.

2016

National recognition

Condé Nast Traveler highlighted C'est La Vie for its crêpes and fresh croissants, bringing national attention to the Sarasota bakery.

Today

From our bakery to your reception

C'est La Vie now brings its French identity to business catering, private celebrations and elegant receptions throughout Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

French pastry preparation at C'est La Vie

French Savoir-Faire

Our French savoir-faire

Authenticity is not only a style. It is the way we prepare, bake and share our food every day.

Handmade

Breads, pastries and catering creations prepared with care by skilled teams.

Authentically French

Recipes, techniques and flavors rooted in French bakery and culinary tradition.

Quality

High-quality ingredients selected for freshness, taste and consistency.

Local Connection

Proudly part of the Sarasota community since 1997.

C'est La Vie bakery and bistro in Downtown Sarasota

A Sarasota Landmark

A Sarasota landmark with a French soul

Downtown Sarasota has been the original home of C'est La Vie since 1997.

Over the years, the bakery and bistro became a cherished local destination, known for its blue and yellow storefront, welcoming terrace, house-made breads, fresh croissants, crêpes and traditional French specialties.

C'est La Vie grew with Sarasota while preserving the spirit and warmth that inspired its creation.

From Our Bakery

From our bakery to your table

Today, our catering collections bring the C'est La Vie experience to business breakfasts, executive meetings, baby showers, birthdays, home receptions and special celebrations.

Our food is prepared with the same French savoir-faire that has defined C'est La Vie since 1997.

Each reception is organized for an effortless pickup in Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch, with limited local delivery available.

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Find Us

Two locations. One French spirit.

C'est La Vie Downtown

1553 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

941-906-9575

Pickup available · Catering enquiries welcome

C'est La Vie Lakewood Ranch

9118 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

941-961-0111

Pickup available · Catering enquiries welcome

French roots. Sarasota heart.

Nearly three decades after opening our doors, our purpose remains simple: sharing authentic French food and the pleasure of gathering around a beautiful table.

Paris Manatee illustration by C'est La Vie Sarasota