The 9 Best Croissants in Paris (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 9 picks

The best croissants in Paris in 2026 are at Boulangerie du Sentier, which won the 2026 Grand Paris butter croissant contest, Maison Thevenin (third in 2026) and Mille & Un, a podium finisher in 2025. Boulangerie Utopie, Bo&Mie, Mamiche and Boulangerie Moderne Rabineau are the other shops locals queue at.

Look for a croissant au beurre: by French custom, a straight croissant is all-butter, while a curved one may be made with margarine. A great one shatters when you bite it, with a honeycomb interior and a deep golden color. Go in the morning, ideally before 10am, when trays come out of the oven; the best shops sell out by lunch.

1. Boulangerie du Sentier — Sentier (2nd)

Winner of the 2026 Grand Paris best butter croissant contest.

$ Budget

Boulangerie du Sentier on rue du Caire, led by Alexia Berreby, took first place in the 2026 Grand Paris contest for the best butter croissant, judged at the Fête du Pain in May 2026.

It's a neighborhood bakery in the garment district behind Montorgueil, not a showpiece shop, so the croissants are about technique rather than theater. It suits croissant hunters and anyone near Sentier or the Grands Boulevards.

Good to know: Go early on a weekday; since the prize, the morning batch goes quickly.

47 Rue du Caire, 75002 Paris

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2. Maison Thevenin — Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th)

A 2026 podium croissant on the rue de Buci market street.

$ Budget

Maison Thevenin on rue de Buci, run by Véronique Thevenin, placed third in the 2026 Grand Paris best butter croissant contest. The street is one of the liveliest in Saint-Germain, lined with cafés and food shops.

Take your croissant to one of the nearby squares or along the Seine. It suits visitors staying on the Left Bank.

Good to know: Combine it with a walk down rue de Seine and over the Pont des Arts.

6 Rue de Buci, 75006 Paris

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3. Mille & Un — Saint-Placide (6th)

A Korean-French bakery whose croissant made the 2025 Grand Paris podium.

$ Budget

Mille & Un on rue Saint-Placide is a Korean-French bakery, pâtisserie and tea room. Its butter croissant placed third in the 2025 Grand Paris contest, and its flans also have a following.

It's a short walk from the Bon Marché department store. It suits pastry lovers looking for something a bit different alongside a classic croissant.

Good to know: Try a slice of flan alongside the croissant.

32 Rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris

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4. Boulangerie Utopie — Oberkampf (11th)

Creative viennoiserie and textbook croissants near Oberkampf.

$ Budget

Boulangerie Utopie on rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud is one of the most talked-about bakeries in the 11th, known for its well-laminated croissants and pains au chocolat and for inventive pastries that change often.

There's often a line in the morning. It suits anyone staying in the 11th or exploring Oberkampf and République.

Good to know: Look out for the seasonal and limited-edition viennoiseries alongside the classics.

20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris

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5. Boulangerie Moderne Rabineau — Latin Quarter (5th)

A Latin Quarter bakery ranked for both its croissant and its baguette.

$ Budget

Boulangerie Moderne Rabineau on rue des Fossés-Saint-Jacques, near the Panthéon, ranked fourth in the 2025 Grand Paris croissant contest and was among the top ten in the city's 2026 best-baguette prize.

It's a classic neighborhood boulangerie that gets both basics right. It suits visitors in the Latin Quarter heading to the Luxembourg Gardens.

Good to know: Pick up a croissant and a baguette tradition, then walk to the Luxembourg Gardens.

16 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris

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6. Bo&Mie — Several neighborhoods

Glossy, buttery croissants and creative pastries at eight bakeries.

$ Budget

Bo&Mie started on rue de Turbigo in 2017 and now has eight bakeries, all making everything in-house. Its croissants are buttery and very flaky, and the creative viennoiseries are popular on Instagram.

Shops are central (Turbigo, Saint-Martin, Louvre-Rivoli and more), so there's usually one on your route. It suits visitors who want a reliable good croissant without a detour.

Good to know: The original rue de Turbigo shop is a short walk from Les Halles and the Marais.

18 Rue de Turbigo, 75002 Paris

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7. Mamiche — South Pigalle (9th)

A neighborhood favorite for croissants, pains au chocolat and babka.

$ Budget

Mamiche on rue Condorcet is as famous for its chocolate babka as for its croissants, which are generous and well-laminated. There's a second shop on rue du Château d'Eau in the 10th.

It's a casual neighborhood bakery with a weekend line. It suits anyone on the way to Montmartre.

Good to know: Get there before 10am on weekends.

45 Rue Condorcet, 75009 Paris

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8. Laurent Duchêne — Butte-aux-Cailles (13th)

An MOF pastry chef's bakery with classic, precise viennoiserie.

$ Budget

Laurent Duchêne holds the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title in pastry, and his pâtisserie in the 13th is a reference for classic French viennoiserie and cakes, including croissants and tarte Tatin.

He also has shops in the 15th and Vincennes. It suits pastry purists exploring the Butte-aux-Cailles village.

Good to know: Add a tarte Tatin slice or a vanilla éclair to your order.

2 Rue Wurtz, 75013 Paris

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9. Du Pain et des Idées — Canal Saint-Martin (10th)

Famous viennoiserie in a beautiful 19th-century bakery.

$ Budget

Du Pain et des Idées is best known for its escargots, spiral pastries made with croissant dough, in flavors such as pistachio and chocolate, as well as for its pain des amis bread. The 19th-century shop near the Canal Saint-Martin is worth seeing in its own right.

Eat your pastry on the banks of the canal. It suits anyone exploring the 10th.

Good to know: Check opening days first; this bakery has historically closed on weekends.

34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best croissant in Paris in 2026?

Boulangerie du Sentier, 47 rue du Caire in the 2nd, won the 2026 Grand Paris best butter croissant contest, organized by the Syndicat des Boulangers du Grand Paris. Maison Thevenin on rue de Buci in the 6th came third.

How much is a croissant in Paris?

A butter croissant in a good Paris bakery generally costs from around €1.30 to €2, and more at star pâtissiers. Pain au chocolat costs slightly more.

What time should I buy croissants in Paris?

Early: most bakeries open between 7am and 8am, and the best croissants are warm and freshest in the first few hours. Popular bakeries can sell out by late morning on weekends.

What is the difference between a croissant and a croissant au beurre?

A croissant au beurre is made with pure butter. Traditionally, bakeries shape all-butter croissants straight and margarine ones curved, though not every bakery follows the rule. Always ask for 'au beurre'.

Where can I find the best baguette too?

See our guide to the best bakeries in Paris, including the 2026 Grand Prix baguette winner.

1. Boulangerie du Sentier — Sentier (2nd)

2. Maison Thevenin — Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th)

3. Mille & Un — Saint-Placide (6th)

4. Boulangerie Utopie — Oberkampf (11th)

5. Boulangerie Moderne Rabineau — Latin Quarter (5th)

6. Bo&Mie — Several neighborhoods

7. Mamiche — South Pigalle (9th)

8. Laurent Duchêne — Butte-aux-Cailles (13th)

9. Du Pain et des Idées — Canal Saint-Martin (10th)

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