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The best croissant and pain au chocolat in Paris
Start with Sain Boulangerie in 10th arr. for sourdough croissant, apple chausson, Du Pain et des Idées in Canal Saint-Martin for croissant, escargot, sacristain and Blé Sucré in 12th arr. for pain au chocolat and croissant. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Sain Boulangerie10th arr. · bakery
Get: Sourdough croissant, apple chausson
Sourdough viennoiserie that stands out even among top bakeries.
- Du Pain et des IdéesCanal Saint-Martin · Croissant and pain au chocolat
Get: Croissant, escargot, sacristain
A Canal Saint-Martin institution known for flaky, buttery pastry.
- Blé Sucré12th arr. · Croissant and pain au chocolat
Get: Pain au chocolat and croissant
Pâtissier-run bakery by the Aligre market with exemplary laminated dough.
- Maison Louvard9th arr. · Croissant and pain au chocolat
Get: Classic croissant, or the crookie
Modern bakery with excellent croissants and a viral hybrid.
- Mamiche10th arr. · Croissant and pain au chocolat
Get: Croissant, cinnamon roll
Neighborhood favorite with crisp, deeply baked croissants.
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Where is the best croissant and pain au chocolat in Paris?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Sain Boulangerie (10th arr.), Du Pain et des Idées (Canal Saint-Martin) and Blé Sucré (12th arr.). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Sain Boulangerie, get sourdough croissant, apple chausson. At Du Pain et des Idées, get croissant, escargot, sacristain. At Blé Sucré, get pain au chocolat and croissant. At Maison Louvard, get classic croissant, or the crookie.
Which neighborhood is best for croissant and pain au chocolat in Paris?
Most of these are in 10th arr.. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Paris: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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