It’s a common fact that no Parisian breakfast would be complete without a croissant (or two\u2014we’re not judging). <\/span>But despite the abundance of bakeries in the city, not all of them are created equal<\/a>. And when it comes to pastries in France, you should only settle for the best of the best.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
It’s rare to find a bakery in Paris that uses their own starter for croissants, but Sain Boulangerie<\/a> bucks this trend. Head baker Anthony Courteille, who has collaborated with illustrious chefs in France and Spain, honed his pastries skills to put their croissant and other baked goods on the Parisian pastry map.<\/p>\r\n
Peering in the window of\u00a0Boris Lum\u00e9 Boulangerie<\/a> will have you drooling at the glass counter of perfectly-frosted cakes, carmelized tartes, and golden baguettes. But the deliciousness doesn’t end there.<\/p>\r\n
Nestled on the lively rue Montorgueil, <\/span>Stohrer’s<\/span><\/a> first claim to fame is as the oldest <\/span>p\u00e2tisserie<\/span><\/i> in the city. The legendary establishment was founded in 1730 by King Louis XV’s pastry chef, Nicolas Stohrer, and is known to make the best almond croissant in Paris. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The MOF, or “Meilleur Ouvrier de France<\/a>,” is a prestigious title awarded to the best craftsmen in the country. What better place to buy your pastries than from one of the few celebrated winners, <\/span>Laurent Duch\u00eane<\/span><\/a>? <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Situated just a few steps from the scenic Canal St Martin, <\/span>Du Pain et des Id\u00e9es<\/span><\/a> is just the place you’ll want to visit after skipping stones on the river Seine in true Am\u00e9lie style.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In the heart of the Latin Quarter, La Maison d’Isabelle<\/a> specializes in baked goods made with organic French butter and flour. The award-winning croissants are perfectly puffy, deliciously flaky, and a pleasure to indulge in at any time of day. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Don\u2019t take our word for it though\u2014Maison d\u2019Isabelle took home the 2018 <\/span>top prize for the best croissant in Paris<\/span><\/a>. If you’re still<\/em> not convinced, they also boast some of the best baguettes in Paris<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n
Take your breakfast or snack break to a whole new level with a croissant from Mamiche<\/a>.<\/span> Located in the 9th arrondissement, this is the ideal spot to enjoy croissants that are <\/span>baked to perfection.<\/p>\r\n
A perennial favorite among our Devour staff, Le Boulangerie de La Tour<\/a> creates masterful croissants. Thanks to flour sourced from the nearby towns of Chars and Brasseuil, along with high-quality butter, these bites have that crunchy golden exterior we dream about for weeks. If you’re lucky enough to be in Paris, make sure to swing by their bakery to pick up a bite of croissant heaven.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There’s one more spot that (in our humble opinion!) serves up some of the best croissants in Paris, but we want to keep it a secret. Come discover it with us on our Paris Pastry and Chocolate Tour<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n