In France, between 70% and 80% of the croissants sold in bakeries are industrial products, according to the Federation of Bakery Companies. Fortunately, you can still find very good artisan pastries, even if their prices have surged in recent months. Having tasted and rated over 50 croissants according to various criteria (appearance, flakiness, taste and value for money), here is a list of our favorite croissants in France.
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Gabin dans le Pétrin's croissant
Gabin Laforie is a former executive with a real passion for products, who loves nothing more than getting his hands in the dough. After training in Paris and Aveyron, he opened a store in the capital in July 2023. His bakery, Gabin dans le Pétrin ("Gabin in the Kneader"), offers four product groups every day: a complete range of sourdough breads, classic pastries, seasonal bakery pastries and savory breads for snacking.
