Craving crusty bread, buttery pastries, or more digestible recipes made with natural yeast? In Paris, the quest for the perfect bakery combines tradition, innovation, and artisanal standards. And that's no easy task, given that there's a bakery on almost every street corner! However, not all bakeries are created equal, and finding the ideal one, the one you'll want to return to every week, can sometimes be a real challenge.
What are we looking for? A place that respects the product, the craft, and the raw ingredients. The baguette is often the starting point. Some prefer it golden brown, others slightly lighter, but everyone agrees on the essentials: a crispy crust, a light crumb, and a taste that lingers beyond the first bite.
In the best bakeries, it is often made from ancient or organic flours, with natural leaven that prolongs its shelf life and gives it character. When it comes to bread, we love multigrain loaves, dense country breads, and breads made with einkorn wheat, rye, or seeds, always slow-fermented and made with respect for the product.
More and more bakeries are working with local suppliers, such as artisan mills, and offering gluten-free or low-gluten creations for those who are sensitive to gluten. And what would a bakery be without its pastries? Flaky croissants, chocolate croissants rich in AOP butter, homemade apple turnovers, and melt-in-your-mouth brioches are also part of this quest for quality!
Whether they're new, hidden gems, or already well-known, here are the best bakeries in Paris and the Ile-de-France region!
New bakeries in Paris, our top picks
In Paris, a new generation of bakeries is breathing new life into the profession. Sourdough bread, ancient flours, and creative pastries make up a baking scene that is as demanding as it is inventive. [Read more]
The best bakeries where you can find baguettes and sourdough bread in Paris, our top picks
Fancy a good baguette or artisan sourdough bread in Paris? Head to these great bakeries where you can find crispy, tasty bread made according to traditional methods. [Read more]
The best bakeries in Paris using ancient grains, our top picks
In Paris, some bakeries are putting ancient grains back at the heart of their recipes. Einkorn, rye, forgotten wheat varieties... Healthier, more digestible and flavorful breads that are definitely worth discovering. [Read more]
The best organic and gluten-free bakeries in Paris: our top picks
Discover the best organic and gluten-free bakeries in Paris, where you can satisfy all your cravings while sticking to your diet. [Read more]
The best traditional baguettes in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, award-winning bakeries
Yvelines, Essonne, Val-d'Oise, Seine-et-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis... Here's where to find the best traditional baguettes in Île-de-France according to the rankings established during various departmental competitions. [Read more]
Where to eat a good butter croissant in Paris? Our top addresses
In Paris, the butter croissant is a staple of breakfast. Flaky, crispy, and not overly buttery, it reflects French expertise. Here are the best bakeries for a quality croissant! [Read more]
Where to eat a good pain au chocolat in Paris? Our top spots
Looking for the best pains au chocolat in Paris? From traditional bakeries to trendy spots, here are the best places for pain au chocolat lovers! [Read more]
The new artisan bakery Les Commères, Paris 12e
Les Commères Boulangerie opens a second address at 74 rue Crozatier, in Paris's 12th arrondissement. Larger, more modern, with a retro touch and a vast terrace, this bakery-pastry shop offers the ideal setting for a gourmet break in the sunshine. [Read more]
Chamboule, the new artisan bakery in the 18th arrondissement of Montmartre
Chamboule is the name of this new artisan bakery that has set up shop in Montmartre, in the 18ᵉ. With sourdough breads and ancient flours, a fine range of viennoiseries and plenty to sit back and enjoy, we take you on a tour of this gourmet new spot. [Read more]
La Mauvaise Herbe: a 100% plant-based bakery combining tradition and modernity in the 17th arrondissement
Vegan lovers have a new must-visit address in the 17th arrondissement: La Mauvaise Herbe, a committed bakery-pastry shop that reinvents the classics of the genre without animal products, homemade by a passionate duo. [Read more]
Pleincœur, Maxime Frédéric's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Paris 17th arrondissement
Maxime Frédéric, the famous Cheval Blanc pastry chef, surrounded by a talented team, has opened Pleincœur, a family-run bakery, patisserie and chocolaterie that's full of treasures. We take you on a tour of this Parisian boutique in the 17th arrondissement, in the Batignolles district. [Read more]
Miettes, the gourmet bakery with sourdough breads and ancient flours, in the 18th arrondissement
Located on the Rue de l'Olive, in the 18th arrondissement, its sober frontage reflects its concept: a no-frills bakery that relies on raw produce and high-quality recipes. [Read more]
Gonflé, Timothy Breton's delicious Paris bakery and patisserie
Say goodbye to Bara and hello to Gonflé, Timothy Breton's new bakery and patisserie in Paris's 10th arrondissement, a stone's throw from Gare du Nord. We're off to discover its delicacies. We tell you all about the redesigned and expanded offering, and the ambition to move into other locations. [Read more]
Roulés Boulés : The bakery of gourmet sandwiches and exceptional viennoiseries, Paris 3rd arrondissement
Are you looking for a good neighborhood artisan bakery in Paris's 3rd arrondissement that honors good sandwiches and quality viennoiseries? You'll "Roulés Boulés" to this excellent gourmet address that combines quality, love and creative viennoiseries. We've tried it and we love it! [Read more]
Boulangerie Nouvelle, the 11th arrondissement's organic artisan bakery with sourdough breads and ancient flours
Boulangerie Nouvelle is the name of this small 100% artisan bakery, which makes sourdough breads and brioches using good old-fashioned organic flours. [Read more]
Petite Île Paris, the Franco-Taiwanese bakery that delights the Marais district
Petite Île Paris is the name of this charming artisan bakery in the 3ᵉ arrondissement, which delights us with its sourdough breads, gourmet viennoiseries and unique Taiwanese brioches. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Gast, bakery and brunch during the day, bistronomy in the evening
A multi-faceted place, Gast is open non-stop, offering a choice of pastries, brunches or bistronomic toasts, depending on the time of day. [Read more]
Christophe Michalak's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Étienne Marcel, Paris 1er
Gourmet alert, Christophe Michalak has just opened his new boutique in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement of Paris. Head to rue Etienne Marcel to discover this new gourmet spot, which for the first time brings together pastry, bakery and chocolate all in one place. [Read more]
Boulangerie Pâtisserie l'Équilibre, the best in French patisserie Paris 15e
L'Équilibre is the Boulangerie Pâtisseries that everyone flocks to in Paris's 15th arrondissement. With a baker and pastry chef who is a former palace sous chef, the pastries, viennoiseries and sourdough breads are as luxurious as they are gourmet, and at a more affordable price. We love the classic, excellently executed, all in a historic boutique. [Read more]
Boulangerie Éveil, a nugget of old-fashioned flours and good produce in Paris's 17th arrondissement
Nugget alert! We've unearthed a new bakery in Paris's 17th arrondissement that's well worth a visit. With its ancient flours and quality raw materials, 25 years of expertise and affordable prices, it ticks all the boxes. We'll take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Pane vivo, the unique, easy-to-digest bread made with ancient durum wheat, now available for delivery throughout France.
Do you know Pane Vivo? The bakery that makes bread that's good for you? A unique flour made from ancient durum wheat, an ancestral sourdough and a lot of time: these are the ingredients that make the digestive quality of this almost gluten-free bread. And the good news is that the house is launching a subscription to receive its bread anywhere in France. Your microbiota will thank you! [Read more]
Shinya Pain: an atypical shop specializing in natural sourdough in Montmartre
For gourmets in search of authenticity! In the 18th arrondissement, there's a little bakery open 4 days a week and for 3 hours only, that's sure to delight lovers of natural sourdough breads. Introducing Shinya Pain! [Read more]
The French Bastards opens a decadent bakery-pastry shop Paris 7th arrondissement
The French Bastards opens a bakery on rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement, bringing a contemporary touch to the neighborhood. Opening date: November 17, 2023. [Read more]
Land&Monkeys, the first 100% plant-based bakery in Paris
Calling all lovers of good things, vegan or otherwise, a 100% plant-based bakery and patisserie has just opened in Paris, in the 11th arrondissement! [Read more]
Christophe Michalak's delicious bakery in Paris
Christophe Michalak isn't just a pastry chef, he's also a brilliant baker. A neighborhood bakery that honors the art of working with dough in all its forms! You'll discover rocky madeleines, melt-in-your-mouth cookies and divine filled croissants. [Read more]
Tomorrow, an anti-gasp bakery at mini prices, in the 11th arrondissement
It's a concept that's as committed as it is innovative in Paris: on rue Saint-Maur, in the 11th arrondissement, the Demain bakery stands out from the crowd: and for good reason: it sells only yesterday's products, at bargain prices. [Read more]
Archibald: Parisian organic bakery committed to natural sourdough breads
Archibald, the Parisian bakery, offers 100% organic breads made with natural sourdough. Discover this bold and natural craft, and treat yourself in several arrondissements of Paris. [Read more]
Gareopains in Méré: the Yvelines bakery-pastry shop renowned for its numerous awards
Gareopains (or Gare o Pains) in Méré, Yvelines, has earned a string of accolades and is a delight for food lovers. Named the best croissant of 2025 and crowned for best pastry of 2024, this spot is well worth a visit—or a sweet pause. [Read more]
We tested the Best Pastry Shop in Yvelines 2025
The Yvelines 2025 Best Patisserie competition was held in September, and Haelewyn bakery and patisserie came out on top, winning in all 3 categories. We set off to discover this gourmet address and tell you all about it. [Read more]
Les Halles d'Issy Biltoki, Issy-les-Moulineaux's food court and gourmet market
On the banks of the Seine in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Les Halles Eiffel has given way to Les Halles d'Issy - Biltoki, a huge 1,000 m² market and gourmet food court that welcomes you from breakfast to dinner in a festive atmosphere. Here you'll discover a range of 20 ultra-committed craftsmen and merchants, determined to delight you with the finest products. [Read more]
La Boulangerie Méditerranéenne, the sunny neighborhood address in Montrouge (92) & Paris
Just a stone's throw from the Mairie de Montrouge metro station, a sunny, gourmet neighborhood address awaits gourmets: the boulangerie méditerranéenne. This spot, with its tea room and terrace, brings a touch of dolce vita to Paris's Hauts-de-Seine and 8th arrondissements, with classics made to the highest standards and original creations that evolve with the seasons. [Read more]
Ophélie Barès opens her bakery-patisserie in Asnières, named Encore
Ophélie Barès opens a new bakery and patisserie in Asnières, Hauts-de-Seine. Discovered by the general public in Qui sera le prochain grand Pâtissier and recently in l'Académie des Gâteaux, this chef, who has worked in some of the world's top establishments, has plenty to delight you in her new treasure trove. [Read more]
Zest, Champion's bakery and tea room
Zest is the name of the Boulangerie-Pâtisserie run by Cyril Gaidella, Champion de France du dessert 2017, which is delighted to be opening in Neuilly-sur-Seine, just outside Paris. Come and discover its sourdough breads, homemade viennoiseries and delicious, gourmet pastries. [Read more]
Mouillette: the natural sourdough bakery that delights Enghien-les-Bains, our photos
Food lovers beware! Head for the town of Enghien-les-Bains in the Val-d'Oise to push open the doors of Mouillette, a new bakery featuring old-fashioned breads and delicious bakery creations made with natural sourdough and organic produce. [Read more]
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