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Becoming a Barista in France: The Complete Career Guide

By Paul Charneau

14 février 2026

How to become a professional barista? Training, skills, salary, career change: the complete guide to the barista profession in France.

Paul Charneau

About Paul Charneau

Paul Charneau is a barista expert and trainer at The Loop. Passionate about specialty coffee, they share their knowledge through our training courses and articles.

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