Born in 1984 in Bourg-de-Péage, the grandson of farmers and the son of restaurateurs, Sylvain Tardy grew up in an environment where taste and craftsmanship were central to daily life.
Passionate about baking from an early age, he earned his CAP at 16, followed by his BP diploma. After eight years at Nature de Pain in Amiens, where he became head baker, he returned to Lyon to open Le Fournil des Artistes in the 4th arrondissement in 2016.
Over four years, he expanded the business fivefold and built a strong team before selling it in 2021, leaving the new owner with solid foundations for continued growth.
After a three-year break devoted to his daughter, community engagement, and a personal search for meaning, he launched POP bakery in Lyon in September 2024. His approach focuses on ancient grains, hand kneading, and farmer-milled flours. His ambition: to offer living bread — free from productivism and true to his deepest values.
