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The best bakeries in Paris

Top croissants, sourdough baguettes and breads from around the world: the bakeries that stand out, arrondissement by arrondissement.

By the Gatto editorial team5 min read10 places
The best bakeries in Paris

In Paris, the bakery is a way of life, and the debate over the best croissant or baguette fuels conversations as much as taste buds. Between natural-sourdough bakeries, heritage flours and creations from elsewhere, here are the addresses that stand out, from one arrondissement to the next. Terroirs d'Avenir turns out croissants often cited among the best in Paris, Sadaharu Aoki marries French technique with Japanese flavours, and Le Bricheton revives the true taste of old-fashioned bread. Baguettes, viennoiseries, flans and breads from around the world: enough to satisfy every craving.

Places in this guide

  1. Juni Armenian Bakery
    1Bakery and pastry shop

    Juni Armenian Bakery

    An Armenian bakery whose lahmacun, bereks and stuffed breads are wood-fired to authentic recipes.

    « The lahmacun, bereks and stuffed breads are made on site and wood-fired, with fresh ingredients and authentic recipes. »

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  2. Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Terroirs d'Avenir
    2Bakery and pastry shop

    Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Terroirs d'Avenir

    The bakery of the same-named house, its warm croissants often cited among the best in Paris.

    « The croissants come out of the oven warm, with distinct layers and an intensely buttery taste. »

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  3. Le Bricheton
    3Bakery

    Le Bricheton

    A natural-sourdough bakery with heritage flours, reviving the true taste of childhood bread.

    « Customers rediscover the true taste of childhood bread, with a crisp crust and a dense, soft crumb thanks to heritage flours and natural fermentation. »

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  4. Petite Ile boulangerie
    4Bakery

    Petite Ile boulangerie

    A 3rd-arrondissement bakery whose airy, buttery croissants are often cited among the best in Paris.

    « The croissants are regularly described as airy and buttery, often cited as the best tried in Paris. »

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  5. Sadaharu Aoki
    5Bakery

    Sadaharu Aoki

    The house of the pastry-baker marrying French technique and Japanese flavours.

    « The genmaicha, yuzu and black sesame macarons are especially noted for their aromatic intensity and delicate texture. »

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  6. Mille & Un
    6Bakery and pastry shop

    Mille & Un

    A bakery whose flan, plain or matcha, is the recognised highlight, light and melting.

    « The plain flan and its variations (matcha, sesame) are the highlight recognised by most customers. »

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  7. Boulangerie MieMie
    7Bakery

    Boulangerie MieMie

    An 11th-arrondissement bakery whose products customers cite among the best they've ever eaten.

    « Several customers call it the best they have ever eaten, with a texture and taste that stand out from the ordinary. »

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  8. Pains Paris
    8Bakery and pastry shop

    Pains Paris

    A Fooding-spotted bakery with keeping breads and rare flours, from Khorasan to spelt.

    « The breads keep for several days, with interesting varieties like Khorasan, spelt and corn bread that regularly draw praise. »

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  9. Bob's Bake Shop
    9Bakery

    Bob's Bake Shop

    An American-style spot whose bagels, crisp outside and soft inside, are generously filled.

    « The bagels are crisp outside and soft inside, generously filled with smoked salmon, cream cheese or avocado. »

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  10. Maison Hecht
    10Bakery

    Maison Hecht

    An 8th-arrondissement bakery whose bread, with perfect crust and crumb, is regularly called exceptional.

    « The bread is regularly called exceptional, with a perfect crust and crumb, far better than competing bakeries. »

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best bakery in Paris?
Terroirs d'Avenir, on rue du Nil, turns out croissants often cited among the best in Paris, while Le Bricheton is a reference for natural-sourdough bread.
Where can I find the best croissants in Paris?
The croissants at Terroirs d'Avenir and Petite Ile are regularly cited among the best in the city.
Where to buy good sourdough bread in Paris?
Le Bricheton, in the 20th arrondissement, works with heritage flours and natural fermentation that bring back the true taste of bread.
Are there any original bakeries in Paris?
Juni offers a wood-fired Armenian bakery, and Sadaharu Aoki marries French technique with Japanese flavours.