"Queen Padok's Bakery" is a French gallant novel written by Anatoly France. Elements of historical reality and fantastic events are masterfully interwoven in this fairy tale. The main character, Jean Lescure, points to his time in France between the 16th and 17th centuries. He is interested in alchemy and philosophy, but he also has to face the real problems of his time. The adventures of Jean Lescure reveal to the reader the secrets of man and his true values, leading to an unexpected finale. This work not only intrigues with its storyline, but also reveals interesting pages of French culture of the Renaissance.