Beyond croissants and macarons, there are many lesser-known French pastries to discover like the butter-rich kouign amann and religieuse.
Travelers can find authentic versions of these traditional desserts at artisanal bakeries across France today.
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For travelers stepping into their first Parisian pâtisserie, a few of the treats on offer might already be familiar — some famous French pastries have long since entered the world’s collective culinary lexicon.
