A widely regarded boulangerie in Paris — Christophe Vasseur's bakery on Rue Yves Toudic near the Canal Saint-Martin, with exceptional croissants, the escargot aux pistaches (a spiral pastry with pistachio cream), and a 19th-century interior that has barely changed since Napoleon III. Opens at 6:45am; sells out by noon.
Why It Belongs on the List
Du Pain et des Idées has been the answer to 'best bakery in Paris' for twenty years — Christophe Vasseur's restoration of a 19th-century boulangerie near Canal Saint-Martin, where the croissants are buttery and properly laminated, the pavé aux fruits is exceptional, and the escargot pastries are a distinctive house specialty. Closed Saturday and Sunday — plan accordingly.
What Stands Out
- Best croissants in Paris
- Christophe Vasseur
- Canal Saint-Martin
- Escargot aux pistaches — the house signature
- 19th-century interior
- Opens 6:45am
- Sells out by noon
- Closed Sat–Sun