As simple as it is tasty, the ham and butter sandwich is one of the flagships of French cuisine. A veritable pillar of French culinary culture, this sandwich features the finest local produce: a fresh baguette, crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, a dollop of semi-salted butter and thin slices of white ham, if possible on the bone for even greater pleasure, and if possible also from Paris - we're thinking, of course, of the inevitable Prince de Paris ham.
Some bakers add their own personal touch, with a few pieces of tomato, a few leaves of lettuce or thin slices of cheese. But in the end, why make things complicated when you can make them simple and delicious? No wonder ham and butter is such a hit with Parisians and tourists alike: easy to take away, inexpensive, bafflingly simple and yet so comforting, it's the classic solution to any craving, whatever the time of day.
In Paris, many bakeries and restaurants offer their own version of the ham-and-butter sandwich. To find the address that will make your heart and taste buds sing with this typically French sandwich, here are our top Parisian addresses!
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]
Club Cochon, bistrot canaille in the Passage des Panoramas
As its name suggests, Club Cochon is aimed at pork lovers, and offers pork in all its forms, including pork sandwiches for lunch. [Read more]
Boulangerie l'Essentiel, everything is there to enjoy and find good bread
L'Essentiel is now 5 bakeries-pastry shops in Paris and in the Paris region that combine tradition and modernity. No concessions on quality and taste, regularly rewarded for their breads, these 4 addresses have what it takes to seduce the most demanding in terms of sourdough breads, pastries and gourmet pastries. [Read more]
Jolie Miche, the new 17th century gourmet bakery with ancient flours
Jolie Miche is the name of the new bakery in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, and it has a lot to offer. Divine natural sourdough breads and ancient flours, ultra tasty pastries and top quality pastries, we want more. [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]
Suzanne et Lucien, star chef Jacky Ribault's bakery and butcher shop in Noisy-le-Grand
Michelin-starred chef Jacky Ribault opens a bakery-butchery in Noisy-le-Grand: Suzanne et Lucien. Long-fermented natural sourdough breads, matured meats from small farmers' cooperatives, pastries made with raw butter, home-made grocery products... Only the best! [Read more]
A new Bo&Mie bakery in Saint-Michel
Bo&Mie, the bakery and patisserie that delights us with its affordable, artisanal creations, is opening a new address in the 5th arrondissement, Boulevard Saint-Michel. [Read more]
Basil : the bakery in the 16th district of Paris, and its delicious cinnamon rolls
Nestled in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Basil is one of those bakeries that we'd like to see more of in the capital. With its good bread made with natural yeast and organic flours from Île-de-France and its delicious and much sought-after cinnamon rolls, Basil has a bright future ahead of it! [Read more]
The French Bastards bakery and pastry shop opens in the 17th arrondissement
The French Bastards is coming to the 17th arrondissement and for the occasion, it's going all out with a lot of new things to make us drool! [Read more]
Joël Defives' Baptiste Bakery and Pastry Shop in Batignolles
Joël Defives, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and former executive chef of Thierry Marx bakeries, has opened his first bakery in Batignolles in the 17th arrondissement. We're off to discover the slow-rising sourdough breads, the well-sourced products and the delicious pastries. [Read more]
The Ritz patisserie by François Perret
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is the name of François Perret's pastry shop and tea room at the Ritz. Head to 38 rue Cambon to discover pastry bars, pastry drinks, all kinds of madeleines and, of course, the chef's famous pastries that we love so much. [Read more]
Léonie Bakery, the neighborhood bakery that livens up the Batignolles
Boulangerie Léonie is going to be the talk of the town. Installed since 2013 in the Batignolles neighborhood, this neighborhood bakery was taken over at the end of 2019 by a lover of good things, concerned about the quality of ingredients. And the bet is winning, with a beautiful display of breads, pastries and pastries, which the residents and restaurants of the neighborhood love. [Read more]
Bo&Mie opens the largest bakery in Paris, photos & video
There's no stopping Bo&Mie! One year after the opening of its second spot, the team behind the famous bakery-pastry shop has opened its 3rd address. And not just any address, since it's the biggest bakery in Paris. 400 m2, 3 floors and all located on rue de Rivoli, opposite the Louvre. You'll love it. [Read more]
Loup, the 1st arrondissement brasserie that celebrates homemade food
At Chez Loup, the large brasserie in the 1st arrondissement open all day, a young chef has chosen to give pride of place to home-made products, prepared with organic, seasonal and well-sourced ingredients. [Read more]
The French Bastards bakery on rue Saint-Denis in Paris: savour gourmet delights
Explore The French Bastards bakery in Paris, famous for its irresistible pastries, sandwiches and other delicacies. [Read more]
Cédric Grolet Opéra: Bakery-Pastry shop, Tea room and Bar
Discover Cédric Grolet Opéra, a bakery and pastry shop offering pastries, bread, dishes and desserts, as well as a tea room and bar on the first floor. [Read more]
Mamiche opens a second bakery in Paris
Great news for bread lovers: Mamiche has opened a second bakery in the 10th arrondissement! [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]
