Paris

Du Pain et des Idées is a highly regarded bakery located near the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, known for its traditional, artisanal approach to French baking. The bakery offers an authentic Parisian experience with its rustic interior, featuring a beautiful, vintage-style décor that evokes old-world charm.

The star of the menu is the pistachio-chocolate escargot, a flaky, spiral-shaped pastry filled with layers of pistachio cream and chocolate. Their pain des amis, a large, crusty loaf with a soft, flavorful crumb, is another standout. The bakery also serves a variety of viennoiseries, including croissants and chaussons aux pommes (apple turnovers), all made with top-quality ingredients.
Visitors can expect expertly baked goods with deep flavors and textures that reflect the traditional methods used by the baker, Christophe Vasseur. Whether grabbing a quick bite to enjoy by the Canal Saint-Martin or taking pastries to go, Du Pain et des Idées provides a quintessential French bakery experience.