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Best Traditional Croissants and Patisserie in Paris in 2024

Sean Finelli Last Updated: October 29, 2023

As you first enter Paris, whether by taxi, uber or RoissyBus, you’re going to be surrounded by patisseries and boulangeries. That’s because there are 30,000 of them in Paris alone, averaging one every 200 meters. In both places, you can witness French people dart out with large bags and colorful boxes filled with desserts.  So, what’s the difference between the two?

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What is the Difference Between a Patisserie and a Boulangerie?

Patisseries sell pastries: croissants, eclairs, pain au chocolat, fruit tarts, apple turnovers, caramels, etc. Really anything pastry.

Boulangeries are bakeries, but they also sell pastries. They specialize in bread and baguettes, but they generally offer other tasty treats too.

In fact, many are “boulangerie-patisseries.” In summary, boulangeries and boulangerie-patisseries sell bread and patisseries just sell pastries.

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The Best Patisseries in Paris

Croissants were invented around the 13th century but became popular in Paris when an Austrian soldier opened the first “Boulangerie Viennoise” on 92 rue de Richelieu.  At that time, Austrian desserts were the rage and in fact “Patisseries Viennoises” are very common in Paris today.

Back then, croissants were called “kipferl” but later renamed because of its crescent moon shape.   Today, croissants are made with flour and butter, but not just any butter.

Special butter mixed with crème fraîche, which is used in all pastries. Some say this is the reason French pastries are the best. Others say it’s the water.

While in France, you can taste some of the greatest croissants at Poilâne.  They make many other desserts, but at their best, their croissants are flaky and crunchy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside.

Their pain au chocolat is equally mesmerizing.  You might as well buy one of each.  The fact that this boulangerie-patisserie is so popular means they frequently make fresh new batches.  If you happen to walk into Poilâne and see croissant on racks, you’ve hit the jackpot.

Poilâne is also very famous for their shortbread cookies and their apple turnovers, which are called chausson pommes , meaning apple slippers.  These beauties are made from fresh apples, cinnamon, eggs and of course the special type of butter.

Legend has it that this vastly popular pastry was invented in the 17th century in St. Calais, which was suffering from starvation.  Chatelaine, the lady of the town, donated many apples and flour to the poor and they treated themselves to this chausson pomme .

Du Pain et des Idées

Du Pain et des Idées is one of the best boulangerie-patisseries in Paris.  Standing in a crowded line with eager and anxious people is a small price to pay for walking out with a bag of desserts and eating it while you sit beside the illustrious Canal St. Martin, just one block away.

They are famous for their escargot pistache , which is a variation on the spiral-shaped pain aux raisins , another local Parisian pastry derived from the Viennese.  The escargot does not have raisins in it, but instead pistachios or fruit in season.

If they happen to be in season, you don’t want to leave without a tarte abricot , which are only available a few months a year.

If you don’t have a sweet tooth, you will notice the pain au lardon which means bread with bacon.  The lardon is the French version of bacon, cut into small thick chunks.

Inside a blanket of French bread, they are sumptuous. You will have the choice of lardon with walnuts ( noix ), goat cheese ( chevre ), spinach (é pinard ) and prune.  The average American can easily eat one of each for lunch.

How to Order at Patisseries in Paris

Pro Tip:  Point & smile. Pronunciation can be difficult and every word in French has a gender, which makes grammar and pronunciation even more complicated. A great smile goes a long way.

It’s helpful to know that if a word has an “e” at the end, like tarte , it’s generally feminine and preceded by une , pronounced “oon,” and if it doesn’t, like croissant , it’s preceded by un , which is pronounced like “ah-n.”

You can avoid worrying about any of this by just ordering a number of pastries instead. Trust us, you’ll be able to say “quattre pain au chocolat” without a problem. It sounds like “Caht pan aw choco-lat”.

Again, point and smile ( ;

Important Terms

Je voudrais : Pronounced “shuh voo-dray,” this means “I would like…” which you can then follow with your pastry order.

S’il vous plaît: Pronounced “see voo play,” this means “please” in French.

Une tradition: If you hear someone ask for “oon tra-dih-see-own,” you should do the same. This is similar to a baguette but made with better ingredients and more care. A baguette will be cheaper but une tradition will be much more delicious.

One final tip: avoid calling a chocolate croissant c roissant chocolat . It might be one of the most offensive things you can say to a French baker. They’re called pain au chocolat which means chocolate bread.

If you want some coffee to go with your pastries, check out a cafe and order like a local using our guide on how to order coffee in Paris .

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Sean is a co-founder and owner of The Tour Guy and its subsidiary The Roman Guy. He studied finance and statistics, but that is his "Dr. Jekyll" side! His "Mr. Hyde" is in love with travel, art, history, and culture. Sean has read libraries of historical text and believes that all internet content should come from books. A practice he follows!

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October 14, 2019

Usually the patisserie don’t have a place to sit with coffee, so is it OK to bring your pastry into a coffee shop?

October 15, 2019

Hi Loretta! Every shop is different, but as long as you’re actually purchasing something in the coffee shop you’re sitting in, you should be ok.

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10 Best Boulangeries in Paris

If the city of Paris were to have an official pain it would definitely be the baguette, but just because this iconic bread is part of most Parisians’ daily routine, it doesn’t mean that the capital is lacking in options when it comes to excellent, freshly baked bread. Recent baking trends have resulted in a wide variety of bread in Paris, including slow-rise, gluten free, and hearty breads inspired by what is eaten in the countryside in France. Here are a few bakeries to visit if you’re interested in discovering the best bread Paris has to offer.

Du Pain et des Idées

Famous for their Pain des Amis , a slow rise loaf of bread that is left to ferment for two days before baking. This all-organic bakery in the charming Canal St. Martin neighborhood has been open since 1870. The lovely interior which has been left unchanged, is worth an ogle on its own.

Du Pain et Des Idées

Order a freshly baked miches at this world reknown bakery and you won’t be disappointed. Made with stone ground flour and fresh sea salt from Brittany, these sourdough loaves attract tourists from near and far.

8 rue du Cherche-Midi,  75006. Tel +33 (0) 1 45 48 42 59. Open  f rom Monday to Saturday, 7:15 am to 8:15 pm. See the website for other boutique locations.

Boulangerie Chambelland

While you wouldn’t know from the looks of it, this bakery specializes in gluten-free baked goods. The tartes, bread, and delicious chouquettes don’t advertise their gluten-freeness, either- they taste like the real thing! Using rice flour made from the southern France specialty riz de Camargue, baker Thomas Chambelland produces exceptional pastries and breads in his charming boutique.

14 Rue Ternaux, 75011. Tel: +33 (0)1 43 55 07 30. Open Tuesday- Sunday from 9 am – 8 pm.

Thierry Breton

If you’ve been to Paris before, you’ve probably enjoyed Thierry Breton’s bread without even knowing it. The baker supplies over 80 restaurants in the city (all deliveries are done by bike) including his own restaurants: La Pointe du Grouin, Chez Casimir, and Chez Michel. While you can’t visit his bakery, you can buy bread directly from La Pointe du Grouin (8 rue de Belzunce, 10th) and a handful of other addresses around the city.

Fabrice Le Bourdat, former pastry chef at Le Bristol makes some of the city’s best madeleines at his 12th arrondissement bakery. Go for the madeleines but pick up a loaf of bread while you’re there- the bread is delicious and underappreciated. Seasonal treats, such as Galettes des Rois in January and Easter goodies in the spring, maket this bakery a delightful spot to stop and indulge.

 7 Rue Antoine Vollon, 75012. Tel: +33 (0)1 43 40 77 73. Closed Mondays.

Baker Djibril Bodian at the Grenier à Pain les Abbesses won the prize for the best baguette in Paris

Le Grenier à Pain

Winner of the 2015 “Best Baguette in Paris” prize this neighborhood bakery, which also won the coveted commendation in 2010, is the offical baguette supplier to the French president. Located in the 18th arrondissement the bakery is in good company, with Montmartre area bakeries winning the prize five times in the past ten years.

Boulangerie Véronique Mauclerc

This dedicated baker and her tireless team are meticulous when it comes to bread making. Each loaf is allowed two rising phases, one which lasts 1 1/2 hours and a second that lasts overnight. The result is light, fluffy, aromatique bread that does its home country proud.

83 Rue de Crimée, 75019. Tel: +33 (0)1 42 40 64 55. Closed Mondays.

Eric Kayser

Kayser’s baguettes are ranked among the greatest in Paris and, with multiple locations around the city, they are fairly easy to get your hands on. The madeleines and other pastries are also favorites among bakers and foodies in the city. Check the website ( www.maison-kayser.com ) for all the bakery locations around Paris– in almost every arrondissement.

Délices du Palais

Another “best baguette” prize winner, this traditional French bakery doesn’t disappoint. Baker Antonio Teixeira welcomes long lines of customers at his boulangerie in the 14th arrondissement, where you will get your fill of people watching while waiting to get your fill of fresh baked bread.

60 Boulevard Brune, 75014. Tel: +33 (0)1 45 39 48 68. Closed Wednesdays.

Maison Landemaine

Breads of all shapes and sizes are on offer at this bakery, which has eight locations across town ( check the website for all the boutique locations: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 18th arrondissements). Pick up a loaf of fig and walnut bread for a perfect breakfast tartine or grab a large round of pain de campagne , which keeps well and can be enjoyed for lunches and picnics throughout your stay in Paris.

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Fun Pastry tour for kids and family in Paris

Le marais paris tour with wine & cheese tasting, paris bakery behind-the-scenes tour, “this was a great tour the bakery was friendly and accommodating i would highly recommend this tour the bakers were friendly and encouraging. my son says being a baker is his dream job it was a great experience” – annie, jan 2024.

Tour Inclusions: – 2 Hour Bakery Tour at a select Parisian  boulangerie and  patisserie – Hands on training by a member of the baking staff – One freshly baked baguette to go – Bilingual Guide – Typical French Breakfast at your arrival

The croissant. The baguette. The eclair. The macaron. Famed the world over, what better way to start your morning than with a hot espresso and a warm, fresh-from-the-oven bread for dipping into? Learn the basics and intricacies that go into crafting Parisian’s favorite breakfast breads and sweets on this 2 hour morning baking class at a traditional French  boulangerie ! This family favorite tour allows children the chance to get their hands dirty and their sweet tooths satisfied!

Follow your guide to the backroom where all of the rolling, kneading, mixing, and baking happen. Explore the ingredients that are carefully mixed to create baguettes, croissants, and pain au chocolates with just the right amount of texture and flavor. Get your hands busy in the flour under the careful supervision of a master baker. You will get to see the industrial machines used for processing larger amounts of baked goods as well as the manual labor involved. Ideal for families and gourmet foodies alike, this small-group activity is limited to just eight people at a time.

Once your bakery tour is complete, you will get to leave with your very own baguette that you have created! Ask your guide for their suggestions on where the best charcuterie  is for enjoying an authentically French picnic at Place des Vosges or the square du Vert Galant! Bon appetit! 

• Departure Departure point indicated at time of booking
• Departure Time Please arrive by 8:20 AM for a prompt departure at 8:30 AM
• Return Time Approximately 11:00 AM
• Included Traditional French Breakfast at your arrival (coffee and pastries)
• Not Included Tips, gratuities for wait staff and guide

This baking class/tour was fantastic!!! My husband and boys absolutely loved it! We made baguettes, croissants and madeleines. We got to eat and take home all the goodies. Mourad, the gentleman that gave the tour was so kind and wonderful with our boys! We learned so much about French baking and boulangeries. This was a great morning!

My family of four took this wonderful tour with Igor as the guide in June 2023. We were joined by a separate family of 3. After the delicious breakfast of pastries and hot chocolate in the shop (included with the price), we began the tour of the actual working bakery. Igor kept every person engaged (all adults and our 14 year old, 11 year old) with hands-on making of many products (baguettes, braided loaves, croissants, financiers, bolle, etc.) which we were able to take home at the end. I highly recommend this tour: we learned about the inner workings and saw how a real Parisian bakery operates, and made a variety of items ourselves, all in 2 hours. Igor spoke perfect English and was very friendly/entertaining. Since this a family-owned small working bakery, you will walk in narrow halls/stairwells to get to the different prep areas. At the end, Igor told us which local shops sell cheese/butter so we had a delightful picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower with a variety of bread we had freshly baked ourselves that day!

Fabulous French baguettes Igor was a fantastic tour guide who had lots of interesting info about the bakery. The bread made was amazing. Viator review: Paris French Bakery Behind the Scenes Experience Feb 21, 2023

Great Experience in Paris with Mourad at Miss Manon Bakery The kids wanted to experience Paris by baking baguettes and other French pastries. This was easy to book and easy to find. We arrived 10 minutes late because of the traffic and were worried. But we were greeted with coffees, freshly baked croissants as we waited for the rest of the group. Mourad was the best guide and made the experience educational and fun! He taught us how to make financiers, roll croissants and make baguettes all from scratch. Would highly recommend this experience with Mourad at Miss Manon Bakery! Hannah Tripadvisor review: Paris French Bakery Behind the Scenes Experience: Feb 21, 2023

Great time! My daughter (24) and I had a great time! Mourad was very patient and explained everything well. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Glad we did it. (NOT recommended for small children or people that have trouble with stairs)Feb 21, 2023 LT1007 Tripadvisor review: Paris French Bakery Behind the Scenes Experience Feb 21, 2023

Very well run hands on baking session suitable for all ages includes pastry breakfast and take home baking I would recommend this tour for adults as well as families with children. We went with children aged 9 and 5. The session started with hot drinks and pastries. It was very hands on with the kids making baguettes, croissants and little friand like cakes. We go to to take home everything that we made except the croissants because they could not be cooked in time. The kids had a great time and the bakers were very accomodating to having their work interrupted by us. It was very informative to see a commercial kitchen in action. Maria Viator review: Paris French Bakery Behind the Scenes Experience Jan 13, 2023 Trip advisor review: Paris French Bakery Behind the Scenes Experience

Excellent choice for families We loved this activity! They welcome you with a drink, a snack, and a great attitude! The energy of the tour guide was amazing, he answered all questions and was incredibly kind and patient with everyone. We really enjoyed the tour, the baking, and in general the excellent vibe and mood of this activity. Maria_B Jan 13, 2023 Viator review: Paris French Bakery Behind the Scenes Experience

Fun for kids, hands on -come hungry! What fun! The children had a great time getting their hands into the dough and seeing the mechanics of how we get all those lovely French pastries and breads! Anna_H Jan 5, 2023 Viator review: Paris French Bakery Behind the Scenes Experience

The tour was good fun and hands on yet be aware it is only a little over an hour in the bakery.

Reviewed on: 9-Mar-2019 Booking: GYG66249756 Comment: Fast paced, information dense, learned a lot in a short amount of time. My 11 year old was engaged and busy. In under 2 hours she participated in baking pan chocolat, muffins, baguette, bolle, and croissant. No promises that everyone will be able to do the same, because every day is different.

Thank you so much for this wonderful activity we shared with my family, it was the highlight of our trip, my kids loved it. Our guide Igor was very informative and funny.

Thank you! Melissa

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Emily in Paris Filming Locations: Discover the real-life Parisian settings of the popular Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’.

Follow Emily footsteps and discover Paris. In this guide I take you on a journey through charming streets, cozy cafés, and iconic landmarks that frame Emily’s adventures in the City of Lights.

But to be honest with you, I wasn’t too interested in watching “Emily in Paris” in the first place.

Influenced by French reviews that declared the new Netflix show as being ridiculous, and obviously called out the number of clichés and the general lack of authenticity, I was skeptical.

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However, after a quick pulse check with my Facebook Community ( you can join here for free btw!) I knew I couldn’t miss this show!

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And what should I say? I absolutely loved it and binge-watched the entire show on one evening. I can’t wait for the 2nd season to start. They are filming at the moment in Paris and I can’t help but check the actor’s Instagram accounts to see where they are.

Everything you need to know to find the Emily in Paris locations

I won’t deny that some elements in “Emily in Paris” are really more cliché than reality. However, some others are surprisingly spot-on with the accuracy of a very good caricature. Understandable that not everyone finds that flattering though.

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What is authentic in “Emily in Paris”?

#1 You can’t get just fired from your job

It certainly is a concept that Emily wasn’t familiar with… However, assuming she was employed in France and not by the US headquarter, she in fact can’t be just fired. The employer needs to be able to provide a valid reason to initiate the process and of course respect the notice period, which can be up to 3 months – and with full salary.

#2 Luc, kinda 😀

I believe he is my favorite character in “Emily in Paris”, and he is so funnily spot on. Well, of course, a tad exaggerated and a bit of a caricature, but I actually do know quite a lot of French that aren’t that different.

I always found the French a wee bit up-tied, but he made me aware that they’re actually balancing it with second-degree jokes that are very often shockingly inappropriate. I love it 🙂

#3 And the little things

• Wine at noon? Yes, it can be a thing sometimes
• Raw meet. Yes!
• Pain au Chocolat is really that good
• There is indeed no way to reserve a table for the same evening in any Michelin Star restaurant. Or any restaurant that is popular and/or good.
• Many apartment buildings have no elevator. That’s why apartments on the upper floors are usually cheaper
• plumbing is a problem, as is electricity
• stepping in merde – happens
• sending food back to the kitchen is not well seen, to say at least. Don’t ever do this

And what isn`t?

#1 Emily’s Apartment 

The rental agent calls her apartment a “C hambre de Bonne” , an apartment that was occupied by servants and housekeepers in earlier days. However, those rooms are usually around 10m 2 /100ft 2 , often with shared toilets in the hallway. Hence,  Emily’s apartment is certainly not a “ Chambre de Bonne”.

Speaking from my own experience – I lived on less than 100ft 2  for 3 months. With a shared squat toilet and no water. Don’t even ask. But yeah, Emily’s apartment is definitely not a “ chambre de bonne”.

#2 All the smoking!

Seriously, what’s up with that in “Emily in Paris”? There is no way that anyone would be allowed to smoke or vape inside an office building! It’s illegal. I was as shocked as you when Paul lit up his cigarette.

However, smoking in outside areas of restaurants and bars is allowed and people enjoy it.

#3 Everyone speaks stellar English

That is clearly not a thing. Of course, it makes the whole international movie thing easier, but don’t expect this to be a reality. Most people barely speak a word.

#4 …and the little things

• You can’t buy a bouquet of a dozen beautiful roses in the center of Paris for €5.60, probably nowhere in Paris. Or even in France.
• Paris is not that clean, not even in the fancy center
• And why is the father of Camille naked by the pool?
• You don’t squeeze 3 people in the front row of your tiny 2 seat car – seat belts and street safety are a thing here as well and if you were driving like this for 2 hours, you can be sure to be stopped by the Police.
• Maybe that’s just me being peaky, but she says she’s not taking the Metro… how on earth is she getting to work? The distance between her apartment and the office is too big to walk every day, especially in heels.

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The “Emily in Paris” Locations Guide

If you fell in love with Emily and her Paris adventures, you’ll be pleased to learn that all filming locations are actually real locations in Paris that you can visit. And I found the Emily in Paris locations for you!

Here we go, all original Emily in Paris spots:

The “Emily in Paris” Apartment

Emily lives in a very authentic Parisian flat with low windows, wooden floorboards, and a truly wonderful view. It’s located on a cute little square within the Latin Quarter, next to the Panthéon. (It’s just not a “Chambre de Bonne” as explained above)

Fun Fact: When Emily gets dumped by her American boyfriend in Episode 2, you see the Panthéon in the background.

Address: 1 Place de l’Estrapade

“Les Deux Compère” – Gabriel’s Restaurant

In the series, Gabriel’s Restaurant is just down the street from Emily’s Apartment and while often filming locations are completely fictional, it’s not the case for “Emily in Paris”. In reality, “Les Deux Compère” is an Italian restaurant called “Terra Nerra” and is located just next to the filming location of Emily’s flat.

Address: 18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques

Boulangerie Moderne

You’ll be happy to learn that you can do just like Emily and enjoy a yummy pain au chocolat from La Boulangerie Moderne. They chose a real Parisian bakery as the filming location that is – as in the series – located just next to Gabriel’s Restaurant and makes Emily in Paris places to visit easy.

Address: 16 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques

The Emily in Paris café – “Café de la Nouvelle Mairie”

This Café is right across the street from “Les Deux Compère” on Place de l’Estrapade, in Emily’s Neighborhood. Mindy and Emily are meeting here for breakfast in Episode 5 and you see it often in the background throughout the show.

Address: 19 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques

Marketing Agency Savoir

Step in Emily’s shoes and head over to 6 Place de Valois, the original filming location of Savoir, Emily’s workplace. I honestly doubt that it served as well as the location of the interior scenes, but it surely was the exterior set.  The location is in reality as fancy as on the show – it’s right in the center of Paris, in the 1st arrondissement. Just a stone throw away from the Louvre and the beautiful Palais Royal!

Address: 6 Place de Valois

Le Jardin du Palais Royal

As the Palais Royal is just a few meters away from her office at Savoir, it’s not surprising that Emily chose this garden as her lunch spot. It’s also the place where she meets Mindy for the first time in Episode 1.

Address: 8 Rue de Montpensier 

Café de Flore

Do you remember when she meets Thomas? The philosophy teacher? Or with Gabriel’s words “the Snob”? To be honest with you, there are quite some guys like Thomas in Paris. Anyway, they meet at Café de Flore, in Saint-Germain-de-Prés. The iconic café became famous in the ’30s when Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir made it their hang-out place. But you probably know that already!

Address: 172 boulevard Saint-Germain

Buren Columns

This isn’t an obvious place and you maybe didn’t even notice it, but the Buren Columns are quickly shown in a series of pictures that are showing Emily and Mindy after their dinner at the Maison Rose.

Address: 2 Rue de Montpensier

Maison Rose

The “Maison Rose” in Montmartre is one of the few locations in “Emily in Paris” that is not in the center of Paris or near her apartment in the 5th arrondissement. Emily and Mindy are having dinner in this beautiful location, right next to the Sacre Coeur.

Address: 2 Rue de l’Abreuvoir

Rue de l’Abreuvoir

The second filming location that features Montmartre is Rue de l’Abreuvoir . It’s known to be the prettiest street in Paris, hence not surprising that Emily picks it as the location for the campaign where she sets up the bed!  I

But you can also see this famous street as well in Episode 5 when Emily and Mindy walk through Paris after having dinner at the Maison Rose.

If you consider picking beautiful Montmartre as your hotel location, don’t miss our Montmartre Hotel guide!

Pont Alexandre III

It’s believed to be the most beautiful bridge in Paris. Covered in golden ornaments, statues of winged horses, and Art Nouveau Lamps, it has some of the most amazing views of Paris. It’s also the chosen film location of the controversial perfume commercial. Do you remember the naked lady? That’s the one. Sexy or Sexist, Episode 3

Café de l’Homme

The launch party for the said perfume takes place in the Café de l’homme – a rooftop brasserie in the Trocadero – with really the best view of the Eiffel Tower.

Address: 17 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre

Le Flore En L’ile

In Episode 1, Emily spends the evening on her own in a Restaurant by the Seine. Luc passes by on an electric scooter (which is a fun detail as those are very common in Paris due to the many strikes and of course Covid-19). However, the traditional restaurant is located on the Île-Saint-Louis and is famous for selling ice cream from Berthillon – supposedly the best in Paris!

Address: 42 Quai d’Orléans

Opéra Garnier

Swan Lake wasn’t up to Thomas’ standards (Gabriel was right calling him a snob, wasn’t he?!) but the Ballet is only one reason to visit the Opéra! The Palais Garnier building is beautiful and if you are following Emily’s footprints or not – don’t miss it 🙂 Check here for more information and schedules.

Address: Place de l’Opéra

Seine Cruise Private Tour

I am not sure you can find a captain as attractive as Mathieu Cadault, but you totally can reconstruct this Emily experience and take a private tour on the Seine . If this is out of your budget, I have good news: you might have noticed the big ships that are cruising on the Seine and that you can spot whenever Emily stands on one of Paris many bridges. They are called Bateaux Mouches and are a pretty affordable alternative to a private captain. For bookings and more information click here.

L’Atelier des Lumières

That awkward moment when Camille convinces Emily to go out with her and Gabriel. Would you have gone? However, luckily they are heading to the Atelier des Lumières , it’s a beautiful and distracting immersive installation – and it’s dark, that covered surely some tension!

However, if you plan to visit – It is usually booked out weeks ahead, so be quick! Click here for more info and bookings.

Address: 38 Rue Saint-Mau r

Canal Saint-Martin

In episode 6 “Ringarde”, better known as “basic bitch”, Emily and Thomas happen to have a double date with Camille and Gabriel. However, while the date isn’t going that well, you get to know a new area of Paris – the Canal Saint-Martin. It’s a hip area in the north of the Marais with loads of bars and restaurants. The place they are dining at is the Crêperie Lulu la Nantaise .

Château Lalisse in the Champagne Region

Emily gets invited to spend a weekend in Camille’s family’s castle in Episode 8, which is supposedly located in the Champagne region. But while the scenery does indeed look like the Champagne, the filming took place at Château de Sonnay in the Loire region. The site is however closed at the moment.

In case you wondered: when Emily takes a bike ride to join the Champagne tour, she passes by a bridge. It’s located in Chinon and is a UNESCO world heritage site.

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La tradition à la baguette

Anchored forever in terroir and tradition, it was in the order of things for the tour d'argent to open its bakery across the street..

2, Rue du Cardinal Lemoine Paris V ème

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Open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. weekdays from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. weekends and holidays

+33 (0)1 43 54 62 53

“EN UN TOUR DE MAIN”

In its nice marble and wood casing with a production laboratory open to our customer’s sight, our organic breads just out of the oven are majestically put forward : Baguettes, wholewheat breads, rye breads, mixed nuts and dried fruits bread, corn breads and so many more…

Our Head Baker, Kevin Derpierre

The baker's gestures

The star of the bakery

“AU TOUR DES GOURMANDISES”

In our window displays, the puff-pastries made will pure butter, our pastries and other sweets, our chocolate éclairs, our tarts, lemon, chocolate or even seasonal fruits, will wet your appetite.

“Madeleines”, “Financiers” and other “travel cakes” will make you feel that childhood is not that far away. Where is the star of the show? Here it is : A little above everyone, our Baguette keeps everyone on check. She is – like all our breads, puff-pastries, travel cakes and tarts – prepared with love in front of your eyes with natural yeast, fermented with patience with flour from the “Chars & Brasseuil Mills” located just 50 kilometers away and shaped by hand! …A marvel of craftmanship!

Our gourmet pastries

Our unavoidable pain au chocolat

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There's a little book that will be hitting the shelves on April 9th! Be sure to get your copy! A fun story about the creation of La Cuisine Paris, peppered with plenty of fun cultural tidbits, and 'how-to's' in France. You won't want to miss it!

Paris Based Food Tours / Pastry and Chocolate Tour

• Pastry and Chocolate Tour

The best two hour whirlwind pastry experience in Paris for those that are French pastry fanatics.

Taking advantage of the plethora of 'sweet' boutiques in the uber trendy Marais, this is the perfect experience for those that want to dive in to the world of pastries, chocolates and candies! Hand selected, tasted and approved by the La Cuisine Paris chef team.

Get ready for a tour and taste bud delight - visiting the best of the best, including the crème de la crème of Pastry boutiques holding the very distinguished, MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) award. A sweet introduction to the hidden (and often surprising) pastry and chocolate gems of the always rich and evolving Marais.

We have a number of sweet specialty places on our visit. These are just a few tasty morsels of what we will be covering:

- the hottest places for Pastries in Paris

- the best éclair shop, brimming with exciting and seasonal flavors!

- our favorite local Boulangerie and Patisserie

- a Chocolate boutique teaming with every flavor combo (and shape!) you can think of

….and that's just the beginning!

During the tour we will be purchasing goodies for you to sink your sweet tooth into.

Join us here in Paris, two hour whirlwind tour of the best ‘Sweet Spots' in Paris!

Like with all of our other tours, these are great options for Private experiences!

Please note that this Paris food tour operates outside. We will spend the whole time out on foot walking, so you will want to dress comfortably and appropriately! Do keep in mind that we are visiting traditional pastry stores and will focus on tasting traditional french pastry items, there are no substitutes for gluten or lactose items.

If you do have specific gluten or lactose intolerances, we are pleased to welcome you, and a tailored private tour is the best option for you! Please contact us directly.

Our group tours, like our classes, have an age minium of 13 years old .

Friday 3 May 2024

Join us for a whirlwind tasting tour of Paris's finest Pastry Boutiques in the uber trendy Marais neighborhood ! Discover the Paris Pastry worlds hidden gems !

• Location: La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris
• Time: 10:30 - 12:30
• Price: €89.00 Availability: 1 place left

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• Price: €89.00 Availability: Fully booked

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• French Market Tour and Cooking Class / Marché Maubert

Spend the morning like the locals, with a typical Parisian experience. A full immersion in to French culture with a French Market Tour followed by a hands-on French Cooking Class right in the heart of Paris !

• Meet at 18 Place Maubert in front of the fountain, next to Metro Station Maubert Mutualité     Time: 9:30 - 13:30
• Price: €189.00     Availability: 2 places left
• French Pastry / Les Choux, éclairs and more : Technical Choux Pastry

Intensive everything Choux Pastry, from Savory to Sweet! From the tempting and delicious éclairs and Paris-Brest to delicate savory Gougères!

• La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 9:30 - 12:30
• Price: €119.00     Availability: 1 place left
• French Baking Classes / Le Croissant & Breakfast Pastries

The 'Roi' of the Parisian breakfast table, Le Croissant ! Enjoy three hours of mastering this decadent, flaky, buttery French icon.

• La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:30 - 17:30
• Price: €119.00     Availability: 5+ places left
• French Pastry / Technical Tartes

This class is a comprehensive look at the celebrated Classic French Tarte and will have you learning techniques that you can use in your baking beyond these treats, back home.

• La Cuisine Paris, 80 Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris     Time: 14:00 - 17:00

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Boulangerie Martin

• Description
• Contact by email
• Leavened bread and many other organic speciality breads, baguette "La Normande", snacks, pastries and regional products.
• From January 1, 2024 until January 28, 2024
• From February 21, 2024 until December 31, 2024
• Monday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Tuesday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Thursday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Friday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Saturday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Behind the Scenes of a Boulangerie: French Bakery Tour in Paris

• Small-group tour (maximum 8 people) going behind the scenes of a French Bakery
• One freshly baked French baguette
• One freshly baked croissant
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Le Grenier à Pain Caulaincourt, 127 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris, France Closest Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt (M12). There are multiple bakeries with this name in Paris; please ensure you go to the one on Rue Caulaincourt!
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• For ages 6 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or too many passengers in one booking that would overbook the class. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternate date or full refund.
• Most travelers can participate
• Not recommended for travelers with sensitive airborne food allergies.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• You'll start at Le Grenier à Pain Caulaincourt 127 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris, France Closest Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt (M12). There are multiple bakeries with this name in Paris; please ensure you go to the one on Rue Caulaincourt! See address & details
• 1 Montmartre Stop: 60 minutes On this intimate small-group tour of a Paris bakery located in the picturesque Montmartre neighborhood, you'll go behind the scenes and explore the production rooms where French bread and pastries are made. Your knowledgeable bakery guide will explain how to make the famous French baguette and will demonstrate how the machines work. In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, your guide will give you plenty of bread-making tips and will tell you about the bread history. Far from a factory with industrial methods, the French bakery you’ll visit is a typical small and independent Parisian production unit.  The bakers are skilled artisan craftsmen who have real passion for every aspect of French baking. In addition to your newly acquired baking knowledge, you'll also take home a freshly baked French baguette and a croissant! The exact address of your bakery will be sent to you after your reservation is made. Read more
• You'll return to the starting point

• Mary Beth W 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Montmartre gourmet food and walking tout Montmartre gourmet food and wine walking no tour with Adriana was amazing. It was the perfect blend of history in the area, history of the food, and the tastings were delicious! Adriana was delightful and charming. We are looking forward to another tour with her the next visit to Paris. What a wonderful memory and experience this was! Read more Written April 23, 2024
• Marcus H 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles We are hoping to get the recipes from Chef Myriam! We loved the cooking class with Chef Myriam. We gave her our email & are still waiting for the recipes! We hope to get them! Read more Written February 18, 2024
• melissavS4005TI 0 contributions 2.0 of 5 bubbles Not a "class" I have no idea what was the point of calling this a "class" as there was absolutely no real teaching of how to make croissants. I had gone in trying to figure out how to fold and roll out the croissants and not much information was passed along- just that he used a pasta maker machine. Absolute waste of money and would NOT reccomend. 2 others in the "class" agreed they though we were going to get hands on. Scoring a baguette does not count. Neither does beating a ball of dough once. Read more Written January 24, 2024
• Roving33060307422 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun tasty experience We had Luis Zarate as our guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable and kind throughout our tour. He even stopped to show us a beautiful church along the way (and so we could warm up from the cold). We tried some great desserts we would have never known about and at the end we went to La LAB for wine tasting. I don't like wine but even I enjoyed the experience, Edward (La LAB) and Luis were great! Read more Written January 10, 2024
• cchance68 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Small group cooking experience My family and I embarked on a culinary journey in Paris with a small group cooking experience. Our patient (.. was such a novice) and knowledgeable chef shares not just recipes but a rich tapestry of historical food insights. The exquisite dishes we created were nothing short of amazing. Set against the backdrop of a breathtaking Parisian view from the chef's apartment, this experience is a must-try – a delightful blend of flavors and culture. Additional, she will send the recipe to your email. Read more Written December 28, 2023
• Tyler M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Mother & adult sons trip hilight I was traveling with my adult sons, we all love to cook and found the class to be a fun engaging and educational activity that we all thoroughly enjoyed. The space was beautiful, knowledge of the regions culinary traditions was wonderful to learn about. Read more Written November 17, 2023
• Adventure46815614314 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Outstanding experience Would recommended Very wonderful evening with a local chef. Met great people during the experience , learned a lot of history and France cooking techniques. Read more Written November 11, 2023
• tammydN7129II 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Luis Zarate was an awesome wine teacher! Luis Zarate was our personal wine teacher for the evening. He taught us about the different colors, smells, and tastes of the wine. It wasn’t just taste the wine. We were able to figure out the year of the wine based on the color. We discussed taste and smell in detail. It really opened my eyes on how wines are analyzed. Luis taught us so much and he was such good company. I was trying to work on my French so he helped me with that also lol. We highly recommend this company and Luis. Read more Written October 7, 2023
• Louis F 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Yummy Delights! Barbara was a wonderful guide. She clearly had many contacts in the area and took us to all her favorite places to sample chocolate and pastries. She had a thorough knowledge of the history of the Saint-Germain area. Read more Written October 4, 2023
• 846juneh 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best cooking class!! Myriam was such a welcoming & hospitable host!! Each dish we helped make was delicious & perfect!! The food was fresh & outstanding!! We loved every minute & would come to her home again!! Highly recommend!! Read more Written September 28, 2023
• chrispG3681IQ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Technique, Tips and tricks A great intro in French bread baking, Didier was so dedicated and fun, a highlight of my trip. Boy a no short cut baker providing a great event with so many key techniques to get a perfect result depending on weather, amazing Chris Read more Written September 15, 2023
• Happiness37057768900 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Small group cooking class in Paris Miriam was warm and engaging. Took us on Metro to markets at Serge and then guided us to cook an interesting mix of food which we consumed. Good companions Thoroughly enjoyable Read more Written September 14, 2023
• trondmagnel 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great experience Great experience with lots of good information. The instructor was very nice and inclusive. We baked everything ourselves with help from the instructor. Recommended Read more Written August 12, 2023
• Reny3210 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Delicious and Fun Macaroon class was a unique experience, a must in going to Paris. Chef Marthe was kind and patient. She showed many techniques that would help anyone perfect a macaroon. Her techniques were well excecuted and I can't wait to try and practice them at home. Read more Written August 1, 2023
• Elizabeth D 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Baguette Making Class My granddaughter and I took this class and really enjoyed it. In addition to learning the different types of baguettes and how to make them we also learned how to make croissants Read more Written July 27, 2023

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