An integral part of the French breakfast, the butter croissantis a staple in bakeries. In Paris, it's impossible to miss this true classic of French pastry: it's available in almost every bakery and is often the first test used to judge the quality of an establishment. Because a good croissantcannot be improvised! Behind its apparent simplicity lies true expertise.
It's all about the balance between crispiness, melt-in-the-mouth texture, and buttery flavor. A successful croissant should be golden brown, flaky on the outside, soft on the inside, and offer a fresh buttery flavor without being overly greasy. The best artisans use AOP butter and high-quality flour, working it with precision to achieve a uniform flakiness and airy crumb.
In Paris, some bakeries offer pure butter versions, while others play with the shape, size, or even revisited recipes: filled croissants (praline, pistachio, dark chocolate), natural sourdough croissants, or even hybrid croissants such as cruffins or crookies.
Looking for the perfect croissant in the city that made it an icon? Here are some great places in Paris!
Whip up two-tone croissants and chocolate croissants at a Viennoiserie workshop in Paris
And what if the secret to perfect pastry were hiding at Lili & Clo? Near Sentier, shaping croissants and two-tone pain au chocolat becomes accessible to everyone, in a 3-hour workshop where you discover the precise moves that bring these crispy delights to life. A warm and indulgent immersion! [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]
Baiman's Cake: pastry shop, tea room and gourmet workshops in Montreuil
Baiman's Cake is Montreuil's new gourmet spot, combining an artisanal patisserie, a spacious and convivial tea room and even a large workshop where you can learn to make your own cakes and pastries in carefully designed workshops. A gourmet and enriching address to discover. [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]
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]
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]
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]
Bopain, the 12th arrondissement bakery with incredible pastries
Bopain, freshly opened, is the neighborhood bakery-pastry shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement that combines good produce and expertise. At Bopain, there are no concessions: all bread is organic, and all viennoiseries and pastries are homemade with passion. [Read more]
Bulle, the bakery and patisserie that delights the Buttes Chaumont in Paris
Let's go and discover Bulle, the bakery and patisserie that's got pasian gourmands in a frenzy. Opened a few months ago by Jules Neyers and Eugénie Brunetière, this new spot is sure to tempt your taste buds in search of good sourdough breads, fine viennoiseries and fine pastries. [Read more]
Sain Gravilliers, a committed bakery and tearoom in Paris
Sain opens a new bakery in Paris on rue de Gravilliers in the 3rd arrondissement. And surprise, surprise, the more spacious premises also feature a tea room area for indulging. Sourdough bread, rare and forgotten ancient flours, good healthy products and sustainability are the codes of this new spot with a bohemian spirit. We tell you all about it... [Read more]
Jolie Miche, the new 17th century gourmet bakery with ancient flours
Jolie Miche is the name of a new bakery in Paris's 17th arrondissement that's sure to please. Divine natural sourdough breads and ancient flours, ultra-gourmand viennoiseries and top-notch pastries, we're asking for more. [Read more]
Pépite, the gourmet bakery and patisserie in the 11th arrondissement
Pépite is the name of a new bakery and patisserie on boulevard Voltaire in Paris's 11th arrondissement. 100% homemade goodness and authenticity await you at this new address, where you can sit back and enjoy a delicious meal. [Read more]
Frappe, the urban bakery-pastry shop that's making Paris run
Frappe is the name of a new bakery and patisserie that opened this year in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Solenn Le Squer and Thomas Padovan offer delicious artisan breads, gourmet viennoiseries, crazy Frappe Rolls and fine pastries. [Read more]
La Boulangerie artisanale MieMie with sourdough and ancient flours, which we love
MieMie is the name of this new, small neighborhood bakery in the 11th arrondissement, which has everything to please us. A bakery that aims to be accessible and 100% artisanal, everything is homemade. The emphasis is on quality, local products, natural sourdoughs, long fermentation and old-fashioned flours that do us good. In short, we love the good bread, gourmet viennoiseries and pastries that take us on a bit of a journey. [Read more]
The French Bastards, Oberkampf's gourmet bakery and patisserie
A trip to The French Bastards is a must to discover the sweet and savory creations of this bakery-pâtisserie in the 11th arrondissement! [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
