About C’est La Vie
Christophe and Geraldine Coutelle created C’est La Vie Downtown Sarasota in 1997 after moving to the US that same year. It was their mission to bring an authentic French bistro experience to America. When C’est la Vie opened its doors in 1997, it was one of the first restaurants downtown to offer outdoor seating like many established bistros in France. Not that you want to, but sometimes it is easy to forget that you’re in Florida and not France on your visit to C’est La Vie.
Handcrafted with care
Baked Fresh Daily
C’est La Vie prides itself on baking fresh, authentic french recipes from Paris. With a warehouse bakery located in the heart of Sarasota, you know you are getting fresh, delicious pastry every day.
Pâtisseries Spéciales
Bûche de Nöel
Celebrate the holidays with us when you order for your Bûche de Nöel!
Enjoy the holiday tradition by placing your order, starting every year in late November!
Gâteau des Rois
A delightful French tradition!
Order one of our magnificent King Cakes, leading up to the celebration of Epiphany. Delicious pastry is layered with almond paste, and comes with a hidden fève and festive crown. Available in early January.
Valentine’s Patisseries
Delicate and decadent pastries to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, available for pickup at our Downtown Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch locations in early February.
Fall in love with every bite.
*Ask about our gluten-free options.
