You definitely can’t come to Paris without going to at least a few bakeries while you’re here (one or two a day feels like a perfectly reasonable goal). Pretty much sacred here in France, boulangeries are where you can pick up crusty bread, buttery croissants, a selection of pastries, and lunch items like quiches, pizzas, and salads. A pâtisserie, on the other hand, is all about beautiful, decadent desserts.
You’ll find over 1,000 boulangeries in the city, so you’re never far from one – but not all are created equally. Some bakeries take their bread and baked goods very seriously, and those are the ones you want to seek out. I’m here to help you save some precious time with this list of the best bakeries in Paris that are actually worth the detour.
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Le Grenier à Pain, 5th Arrondissement
No list of the best bakeries in Paris would be complete without Le Grenier à Pain. The Montmartre boulangerie is a two-time winner of the coveted “Best Baguette in Paris” title (2010 and 2015), an honor that, fun fact, comes with the right to supply bread to the French President for a year.
It’s my personal go-to bakery, and you definitely can’t go wrong with their “tradition” baguette (the prize-winner), but their croissants are also amazing and have won a few prizes too. It’s the perfect place to stop in for a snack while exploring Montmartre or if you’re following along on Day 3 of our Paris itinerary.
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Boulangerie Utopie, 11th Arrondissement
Tucked into the 11th arrondissement on Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, Boulangerie Utopie treats bread like an art form, and its hard work has paid off, as it’s another winner of the Best Baguette in Paris title. If you’d like something else, it also has fantastic sourdough bread, and pick up a sesame eclair while you’re there – you might just get back in the line for a second one.
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Maison d’Isabelle, 5th Arrondissement
If you’re on the hunt for an insanely delicious croissant, you absolutely have to track down this boulangerie. Tucked into the Latin Quarter, a short walk away from Notre Dame, La Maison d’Isabelle took the top prize for Paris’s best croissant back in 2018 and hasn’t slowed down since.
I absolutely agree with those contest judges, these croissants are incredible, I’ll go out of my way to get one if I have a morning appointment anywhere vaguely in the area. The line moves pretty quickly and gives you the chance to eye up its other delicious baked goods that might also tempt you as you shuffle towards the cashier.
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Du Pain et des Idées, 10th Arrondissement
Just off the Canal Saint-Martin, Du Pain et des Idées is set within a stunning 19th-century shop with painted glass ceilings and beveled mirrors, but its recipes certainly aren’t stuck in the past.
Owner Christophe Vasseur was named Best Baker in Paris in 2008, and his escargot pastries (swirled discs of puff pastry filled with praline, chocolate-pistachio, or rum-raisin – not actual snails) have a cult following.
Grab one and nibble on it along the edge of the canal or while strolling the walking route of Day 4 of our Paris Itinerary. Heads up – it’s closed on weekends.
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Des Gâteaux et du Pain, 7th and 15th Arrondissements
Pastry chef Claire Damon’s two boutiques, on Boulevard Pasteur in the 15th and Rue du Bac in the 7th, turn out pastries that look like jewelry and taste like heaven. That’s because they’re made with exceptional, all-natural ingredients, instead of artificial flavoring and other nasties.
Des Gâteaux et du Pain is known for seasonal, fruit-forward creations like the Kashmir and the ever-popular lemon tart. Definitely worth the detour if you’re shopping or exploring in the St-Germain area.
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Land & Monkeys, Various Arrondissements
Stepping inside Land & Monkeys, you would assume you’re in any average bakery, but the similarities stop at appearance. The 100% plant-based bakery is so phenomenal that it now has over 10 locations across the city.
Everything, from its croissants, pastries, and sandwiches (yes, even the “ham and butter” one) is dairy- and egg-free, made with organic, locally milled flour. Even committed butter fans leave impressed. Land & Monkeys also has great gluten-free options, including fresh bread that trumps all other GF loafs, according to my celiac friend.
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No Glu, 6th, 7th and 11th Arrondissements
Gluten-free in Paris and worried about missing out on amazing breads and pastries? Head to NoGlu. A fixture on Paris’s sans-gluten scene since 2012, you can now choose between a bakery-café in the 7th near Rue du Bac, a location in the 6th right across from the Luxembourg Gardens, and a sit-down place in the 11th.
Every item on the menu, from baguettes and pain au chocolat to pastries and quiches, is 100% gluten-free, so you can finally stop scanning menus for the one safe item and just order what catches your eye.
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Boulangerie Sain, 10th Arrondissement
On the quieter side of Canal St-Martin, Sain is proving that great bread is worth slowing down for. The stylish boulangerie of chef-turned-baker Anthony Courteille puts traditional baking methods front and center, using heritage grains and long fermentation to create loaves packed with flavor (and which are easier to digest).
The name stands for Saveurs d’Antan, Ingrédients Naturels (“flavors of yesteryear, natural ingredients”), while also meaning “healthy” in French. You absolutely have to pick up a signature pain Saint-Martin, a round loaf with a crunchy crust, but I also suggest adding on a seasonal “chausson”, similar to an apple turnover, but made with seasonal fruits, which are totally drool-worthy.
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Mamiche, 10th and 11th Arrondissement
With a location in the 9th and another in the 10th, Mamiche is Paris’s cool-kid bakery. Founded by Victoria Effantin and Cécile Khayat, it’s become one of the most talked-about bakeries in Paris since opening in 2017.
A favorite for a reason, expect a line, and expect it to be worth it. But don’t come here for your typical baguettes and croissants. Instead, you’ll leave with an overflowing bag of chocolate babkas, cinnamon buns, fluffy cream puffs, and grainy sourdough loaves.
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La Parisienne, Various Arrondissements
Rounding things out is La Parisienne, run by Mickaël Reydellet, and another two-time winner of Paris’s Best Baguette competition (2016 and again in 2025).
In addition to the original boulangerie in the 10th, he’s got a handful of other shops scattered around the city, including the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, and Saint-Germain-des-Prés. These are all super convenient spots, so if you’re feeling peckish and you need a snack, check to see if there’s one nearby instead of simply popping into the closest boulangerie you see.
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