Paris' Top 10 Most Hyped Croissants

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The top ten croissants in Paris seems like a bold claim to me. Honestly, if you're visiting Paris, odds are good you're going to enjoy every croissant you eat while you're here. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't go out of your way for one or two of these delicious croissants - assuming you love butter in its flakiest form 🥰
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00:00 Intro
00:40 What is a croissant?
02:18 Laurent DuChêne
02:59 Cyril Lignac
03:29 La Maison d'Isabelle
05:40 Gontran Cherrier
07:00 Eric Kayser
08:24 Uh oh!
08:52 Sain
10:44 Farine et O
11:39 Des Gâteaux et du Pain
12:47 Maison Landemaine
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@lirazdemasure936 Жыл бұрын

As a bakery owner (in Belgium) I can tell you that the price of butter in the last year and a half is much higher than it used to be, and this is one of the reasons many bakeries are using margarine (and you can obviously feel the difference in taste and texture). The difference in the prices probably comes from the different locations as well. Kayser is not bad for a chain (and I love their financier pistache!). And I have to say, even though my husband is baking since he was a teenager, taking classes in the Ritz and in Cordon Bleu really made a difference in our croissants game. Love it! Thank you as always for the video!

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome! One of the questions I asked Apollonia that didn't make the cut was how they make money on croissants given the amount of labor that goes into them and she said it's a labor of love. I imagine the rising price of butter only compounds that. I'll have to put her full interview up on Patreon, I think it was a fun insight. Thanks for sharing yours!🥐🥐

@dcparkers4 Жыл бұрын

I returned to work after a month in France and had a taste for a croissant and coffee. I bought one at my office’s pastry shop. I could tell right away it was a mistake. It was cold and heavy. I took one bite and threw it out. I’ve become the croissant snob I always feared.

@Mwalden0129 Жыл бұрын

Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Terroirs d'Avenir on Rue De Nil. I'll admit, and to your point at the end, I have not had that many croissants in Paris (yet), my wife and I found those ones to be excellent. it will be one of the first places we hit when we get back to Paris. That whole street (Rue to Nil) is pretty cool with little shops for meat, cheese, fish etc. worth a stop if you are in the area.

@jennydanek6530 Жыл бұрын

His guide is fantastic.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenny!

@ericleszkowicz898 Жыл бұрын

1:30 She left out something - the magic dust they sprinkle in all their bread in Paris. I cannot explain it but when you eat the bread there you realize there is something magic. I thought it was overhyped until I went.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

They really kill the bread game =D

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

0:10 Monsieur Jay Swanson is no less of an authority than Vogue. Also, he makes longer videos and doesn’t leave his fans hanging. An homme of the peuple, as it were.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

🥐🥂🥐

@SonnyGreenwichJr Жыл бұрын

What, wait a minute, NO COOPER! For shame! 😭🤣🤣🤣

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Did he escape every frame this time?

@RyanSophieSailing Жыл бұрын

All I can think about when I watch this video is “wahoo… tasting the best croissants in Paris and making comparisons… that’s a job I want!” 😉

@zenjii1 Жыл бұрын

Your videos compelled me travelling to Paris again but this time really exploring not only the most famous sights but also the ones that are not well known. I fell in love with that beautiful city ever since my last trip so please continue making these great videos Jay!!!

@ItaRoby Жыл бұрын

I think we are all craving croissants now. And yes to jam in the middle! Mostly when it's a fresh and warm one 🤤🤤🤤

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

I'm pro-jam for sure

@JH-ht8vr Жыл бұрын

One of my first Parisian Croissants was somewhere in the Bastille (over twenty years ago) and has left a lasting impression on me. Something so simple but still so complex.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

It's such a great way to describe them - they're deceptively simple.

@oakpope Жыл бұрын

Legend has it that Jay ate them all within two hours and has never again eating one croissant since ! 😛

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea to take a break for a while 😆

@flatironnewyork Жыл бұрын

I'm on the hunt each time i visit but i haven't found a croissant i like better than Maison d'Isabelle. The holy grail for me!

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

They've really maintained their standard. I was really happy to taste it.

@mmsmilenow Жыл бұрын

I love your videos and I wish I would have had the time when I was in France to do some more food tasting! We were so busy going from place to place that we skipped meals sometimes! Love your positive vibes!!! Thanks for sharing your tips and recommendations!

@Atypical60 Жыл бұрын

My Parisien husband’s favorite croissants were from the now closed Carton on Rue Buci. I ended up taking a class in Paris on lamination for dough and now make my own. My husband is extremely ‘eppy because mine are pretty darn good!

@emilyguernsey7986 Жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing!

@susangalpin4967 Жыл бұрын

Croissants for me in 26 days! Yay!

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Huzzah!! 🥐🥐

@Chrisb8s Жыл бұрын

They all are a little different but still better than anything I can find here in Arizona. I am sure it is hard to rate them because they each have unique characteristics. Which I didn’t realize. There is no perfect croissant 🥐. It comes down to what you like and what the baker likes making. :). So cool. Thanks Jay

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Exactly! So many to try, and so many strange-yet-pleasant little twists you wouldn't expect.

@thedavidguy01 Жыл бұрын

I like the last point about comparing croissants in France to what you've had before. There's an "award winning" bakery near me (Boston) that charges $5.75 for a croissant and they're not as good as almost every croissant I've had in France.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Definitely levels things up when you cross the pond =D

@IgnacioGiri Жыл бұрын

The one from Cyril Lignac is my favorite.

@piolina2k Жыл бұрын

Jay, thank you for sharing all these different croissants. It made my mouth melt☺️🥰

@gretabuckley9382 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been enjoying all your videos, and cannot wait to sample some myself when we travel to Paris in spring!! Yum! You’ve been such a help in my planning. Merci beaucoup!!

@Rompehonda12a Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get there!! Ill be there in March.. Thank you so much for everything. Binged your channel for the past 2 months!! thank you would love to meet you if you're still in Paris! Thanks again.

@SethinBerlin Жыл бұрын

My friend, I have been watching your videos since about 2018. You were my inspiration both to move to Europe and record my adventures. My interest in doing that ebbs and flows, but watching your videos never does. Keep up the good work!

@LisaQuan Жыл бұрын

Croissant Crawl 2023! Thanks for the recs, Jay.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@ChrisBacarella Жыл бұрын

Just a quick thanks for these videos and your guide! Used it to get going on my recent trip to Paris this past December and it was so helpful. NOW - head to Mamiche and try a few items, two locations, both are terrific.

@terrif1263 Жыл бұрын

New to your channel ! You are fabulous! First trip to Paris in April and I can't wait! Thanks for your content

@ChineseAg Жыл бұрын

Jay, you mention horn shaped... made me laugh. Reminded me of when I asked my parents what do we call them in chinese/Cantonese, they told me "cow horn bun" aka gnow kok bao.

@brokebritinparis Жыл бұрын

Love the recommendation at the end. I agree most croissant outside of France are rubbish so the one on your doorstep will be delicious!!

@NancyLiedel Жыл бұрын

Buying your guide tomorrow. I plan to read it this weekend and take notes for my trip this December. Croissants! Mmmmm

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Excellent! I hope you love it - sorry we were having technical difficulties today. 🥐🥐

@mbrolfe7504 Жыл бұрын

Too bad smell-o-vision isn’t a thing yet-that initial hit of butter, yeast and baker’s magic from fresh croissants has to be experienced first hand still. Thanks for the remote visit!

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

The more I read these comments the more hungry I'M getting haha

@ritankarsasmal380 Жыл бұрын

My first proper croissant in paris was from PAUL. And i loved it( i know it's a chain and i need to try many more spots like the ones u showed here)and then i tried some more places here n there without knowing what's the ultimate best but am here to learn :). thanx for ur great helpful videos as always! Definitely gonna try some of these places in my next trip.

@josephnguyen4548 Жыл бұрын

Do a video like this but for pain au chocolat!

@johnmitchell9271 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, long time watcher and so enjoy the videos. You made our first trip to Paris so much more memorable. Our second trip we just winged it, have to say we love Paris and all the wonderful people. Hoping to get back after the Olympics to see Notre Dame restored. Anyway, love Eric Kaiser for croissants but hope to hit a few of your recommended. spots on our next visit. Is it me, or are you enjoying life a lot more these days, if so, good for you !

@jennifer_u Жыл бұрын

Love this video. Love croissants 💕🙌🏻

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@amberlache92 Жыл бұрын

I'm watching tfi and I notice YOUUUUU sur un reportage about valentins day. I love it. ❤️

@missj.4760 Жыл бұрын

Your videos make me very excited about going back to Paris ☺.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

That's great!

@anthonyncc1701 Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to drop a thank you Jay. My other half and I are coming to Paris in May, and we've had hours of information from you via your posts. We are really looking forward to coming now, and it's thanks to you and what you do. If we see you, we'll buy you a coffee and a croissant. :) (Hi to Cooper too) Cheers.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! I hope you have a great time =D

@catkelly8468 Жыл бұрын

Watching this was literally masochistic ❤

@steelestabler6281 Жыл бұрын

I'm partial to Du Pain et des Idées. Less picture perfect but has more of a home made vibe that I loved. Also the escargot pistache-chocolat there is one of the best things I ate on Paris.

@eugspit 4 ай бұрын

Du pain et des idées is a must go to. As a local for 27 years, I 100% validate it. Try "Les gamins du faubourg" and "Urban bakery" too, the croissants are worth it.

@PoserAlert Жыл бұрын

Good video. Cedric Grolet and the café en Hôtel Cheval Blanc also get a lot of hype for good reason, but they are crazy expensive because of the locations and packaging so not just on taste. From an economic perspective, you can’t really justify them, but maybe worth a try if you’re feeling ‘fancy’. Also, it seems based on my experience that you have to control for time of day (or at least time out of oven). Oh, and you were just down the street from my old flat when you went to Farine & O- love Rue de Martyrs

@andyshacks7812 Жыл бұрын

Mmmm croissants yum! I’m salivating!

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

So tasty - so glad I didn't try to do this all in a day 😆🥐

Жыл бұрын

Been in Isabelle past week, it's best buy for me, value for money and taste ^^ Also guys try some of them in local markets such as Monop' at Pigalle. When they are fresh it's yummy and they are ofc cheaper, for 0.9€.

@dwalker6868 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@shinyshinythings Жыл бұрын

I hear what you’re saying about the first real Parisian croissant being your “favorite ever” for a while! Mine was the one served at Bar du Central in the 7th. (Coffee there isn’t bad either, and the hostess is kind. Both bonuses!)

@emilyguernsey7986 Жыл бұрын

Same! I'm convinced the best Croissant in Paris is the random boulangerie down the street from me (and I have to walk past Benoit Castel to get there haha!)

@ciarantoner2175 2 ай бұрын

9:33 pretty sure that's Eric McCormack from Will & Grace leaving Sain

@simonjones4797 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Do you know Bechu on Ave Victor Hugo?

@JaySwanson 11 ай бұрын

I don't, but will have to check it out!

@reallirhonda Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I found a couple more to add to my list for my trip in a few weeks. I didn’t see Blé Sucre on the list. Have you had their croissant? David Lebovitz says that’s the best croissant in Paris and I have never had one that has been better than theirs but I’m going to try more soon.

@emilyguernsey7986 Жыл бұрын

Blé Sucre is amazing! This list is the "most hyped" list, and not Jay's personal favorite list - he was testing a vogue list to see if it held up ;)

@eugspit 4 ай бұрын

My recommandations : Gamins du faubourg and Urban bakery in the 10th arrondissement. Anthony Bosson in the 5th

@charlesbresnahan1250 Жыл бұрын

I love thé direction this channel is heading. Jay wheel paris aka jwp would be nice to see :)

@abbysherali5109 Жыл бұрын

Bonsoir Jay good vid made me hungry

@Fidel-tk5rq Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, Have you ever been to Lake Annecy? and what's the best way to get there from Paris?. Thanks in advance

@kseniaverlaine Жыл бұрын

Nothing can beat croissants 🥐 of Maison d’Isabelle. Best in Paris. Very buttery inside, crunchy outside and slightly smoky/nutty note from baked butter

@kamkarter8821 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@antessawalters3595 Жыл бұрын

Loved the croissants from Carton by Gare du Nord. The lamination on their croissants was incredible, so light, buttery and flaky.

@charlesblack1086 Жыл бұрын

Very good video Jay. I was happy you weren't eating them all the same day. I now crave croissants. We have decent ones here in Gotham but not like Paris.

@lepetitchat123 Жыл бұрын

As long as its crispy outside and not too doughy inside, it's a decent croissant

@craigtrademark Жыл бұрын

where was this video two weeks ago when I went on an epic croissant tour of Paris? :P :P (joking aside, your guide was a GREAT reference while I was there, Jay. Thanks!)

@allysonran5542 Жыл бұрын

Merci, great video! BTW, none of the links to your guidebook will work. Is it just me?

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry! It's working for some and not for others - we had some technical problems and it's partially down right now. Hopefully it's back up within 24hrs for you. I hope you enjoy it if you decide to get it =D

@tres5533 Жыл бұрын

Most of the list is VOGUE and other related mags are real BS. It's soft "content marketing" via PR from the entity that is featured. Or, just plain laziness to fill pages. Some assistant does a Google search and they "pick" whatever sounds good. The state of "journalism" is terrible today.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

At least they had some good ones on there - Sain was a real treat. I featured them in an earlier video but I can't remember which one.

@Joe14876 Жыл бұрын

Nobody will never beat "luis" Making the top 5 best croissant while franche was in a middle of a "civil war"

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

That's a fact

@emilyg9057 Жыл бұрын

I saw you in Montmartre yesterday. I wanted to say hi but I was too shy to approach you ☺️

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Next time! Hope you had a fun day up there =D

@HeyitsDeirdre Жыл бұрын

I love croissants

@cermelem Жыл бұрын

Now I want a croissant 🥐...and a plane ticket. To Paris. 🇨🇵

@RoxanneM- Жыл бұрын

Jay says he is getting “snobby and judgy” after eating the best croissants 🥐 in the world. 🥰👍 Must have been really tough sampling all of them. 🥳💕 Where is Cooper?

@moodbeast Жыл бұрын

Is the guide an App?

@prestuvius Жыл бұрын

Wait, I need to know which baker found himself in trouble... lol.

@richardmortenson8525 Жыл бұрын

Croissants in the foreground! Paris in the background! Only one thing missing here … Cooper!

@christianeduardo1 Жыл бұрын

I was watching, had to get up and grab a croissant 🥐…. Awesome video 😊

@antoniofppr Жыл бұрын

Do yourself a favor and buy this guy´s guide! I have it and it´s amazing.

@carolbrenner3121 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@davidwallace8353 Жыл бұрын

So for your next video do a video of airbnb in different arrondizemonts ..I will charge for this idea

@jean-claudemuller3199 Жыл бұрын

Oh no miss Poilâne, never ever margarine in a croissant. I guess your croissants are only made with butter, and the very best butter quality make the difference 😄

@missj.4760 Жыл бұрын

Ok, now the real question... Where are the best amandines?

@acbc3543 9 ай бұрын

I would feel really disappointed if I visited Paris and get a bad croissant. I’m visiting south of France next year and I do expect a perfect one : Period .

@marilynleslie472 Ай бұрын

The best croissants are made of air and butter!

@JaySwanson Ай бұрын

and love

@aliarby Жыл бұрын

The link to your Paris guide is dead. Is it just me?

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Bad timing on my part - we had some DNS issues that should resolve shortly. It's working for some people and not for others - hopefully it's back online for everyone soon! Sorry for the inconvenience!

@AnneMB955 Жыл бұрын

OMG! I didn’t like croissants before I visited Paris. Now back in Aus 🇦🇺 I’m so picky. No bready croissants for me. Our local newspaper had an article about an Aussie comrade who learnt the tricks of the trade at Du Pain et des Idees. She now has a Lune chain in my Melbourne hometown. Now gotta watch this vid again…no hardship. 😁

@miniair Жыл бұрын

Kwasant

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

🥐🥐🥐

@tiffy5498 Жыл бұрын

Come to Canada, the croissant cost 4 Euro (6CAD) and sucks! 😅.

@lydialandry8841 Жыл бұрын

I bought pain au chocolate in Colorado this weekend and it was 5.25 ...not worth it

@micheleg.2244 10 ай бұрын

I am gonna go to Paris next month, and my list of patisserie/boulangerie grows every day! The target is 10 places in 3 full days.... Now I see the rest of your videos....

@micheleg.2244 9 ай бұрын

I'm back and still alive despite the 12 boulangerie/patisserie in 3 full days. The level in Paris is unbelievable. It's true what you say at the end of the video: potentially every croissant can be the best ever tasted, until you eat another one....

@danielmcnamara1099 Жыл бұрын

Surprised Cedric Grolet Opera didn’t make the list.

@tulipwindmill Жыл бұрын

I like a croissant with ham and cheese, hot, so the cheese is melted. Next level. Im sure my French friends may disown me lol. No point in eating one just now though, I can't enjoy it. Im at the no smell, no taste stage of the rona!

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

One of the brunch spots in my video had a croissandwich and it was gold

@selinaa.6303 Жыл бұрын

The Poilane croissant kinda looked like American grocery store croissants. I don’t think it was crispy enough.

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

🥐🥐🥐

@Cordycep1 Жыл бұрын

American croissant seems to mostly used bleach flour.

@deepfuchsia7204 7 ай бұрын

I closed the video when she said you can use margarine.

@JaySwanson 7 ай бұрын

I closed this comment whe

@pjh7423 Жыл бұрын

I always find it funny how cultured Americans change the pronunciation of certain words to sound more authentic. The lady at the beginning talks like an American but once she busts out the word croissant it’s like she morphed into someone born in the 5th Arrondissement.

@pathallam986 Жыл бұрын

Mm Apollonia Poilâne is French but spent time in America. Hence the combination of accent & pronunciation; she was speaking authentically.

@pjh7423 Жыл бұрын

@@pathallam986 Did not know that. But just hearing her speak she sounds American….until she says croissant. It’s the same with the Americans saying Qatar (Cutter) that I find very funny.

@jaowen9540 Жыл бұрын

I wish only 2 euros. $4 here for a good one.

@agyos Жыл бұрын

😋✨🥐☕️✨

@DuchessPinkbunny Жыл бұрын

There was a croissant I really liked while I was there and there are (were) two places in the US that match the texture of it that I can accept - one used to be a French bakery located in two Las Vegas hotels, and then there's Paris Baguette anywhere else. Definitely inauthentic and I don't like the sweet glaze they put on top, but for a flaky outside and soft inside, I'll take what I can get. Costco croissants absolutely suck.

@larchlarch9851 Жыл бұрын

p.s I love you Jay 💋. .. forever..

@SandraLovesRoses Жыл бұрын

Why is quality and Paris half the price of low quality grocery store America

@kdogggggggggggg Жыл бұрын

to be honest as a pastry chef and tourier, thoes bakeries are not great.

@heliedecastanet1882 Жыл бұрын

So, instead of just saying that they are not great, why don't you give us the names of the ones of which you thing that they are worth it 🙂 ? It would be really, really more useful 🙂

@FSVR54 Жыл бұрын

Not sure why you would live in France instead of Spain. Madrid >

@melodiousramblings8470 Жыл бұрын

1. Lady at the beginning is French or american because between the accent and word choices… I’m not sure 2. Amazing sponsorship transition 3. Chausson aux pommes is the bees knees 4. If you are paying more than 1.30€ for a croissant… you’re probably paying too much

@JaySwanson Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RoxanneM- Жыл бұрын

Melodious, her name is Apollonia Poilâne, and she is a Harvard graduate. That’s probably why her accent is so good. ☺️👍

@melodiousramblings8470 Жыл бұрын

@@RoxanneM- Ah, okay so she has spent plenty of time in the US. That explains my confusion. Thanks

@MrCordeiro1974 Жыл бұрын

For someone who lives in Paris, I'm surprised that your pronunciation of Croissant isn't what it should be. Very Australian like

@notthegoatseguy Жыл бұрын

Jay complaining about 2 euro croissants where I can't find a croissant here for less than $3 USD.

@diluteduk 5 ай бұрын

If you're going to make a video about croissants, please learn to pronounce croissant. Drop the R and the T from the word and say it as coissan. At 1:14 you can see her face drop when she hears the North American pronunciation.