The fashion guide PFW January 2024: Croissant fever

Being Parisian is an art in itself. And that art lies in an essential: the morning croissant. So, between two fashion shows, we must treat ourselves to this emblematic delicacy! But because in Paris, nothing is basic, we have a multitude of different kinds of croissants, which themselves are becoming real trends.

Among the classics is the star of Parisian croissants, which sometimes requires several hours in line: Cédric Grolet's croissant. It impresses customers with its perfect aesthetic. Melt-in-the-mouth and crisp, Cyril Lignac's croissant owes its success to the high-quality ingredients chosen to prepare it: flour from Minoterie Viron, fresh butter from Charentes-Poitou… What makes the difference? A timed resting time for the dough, to control the development of the alveoli.

Cédric Grolet Cyril Lignac

But Paris also abounds in recipes, each more original than the last.

Christophe Michalak, who offers a delicious classic croissant in his Kopain bakery, also proposes a slightly different version that's also worth a detour: the pretzel croissant. This original creation, halfway between a viennoiserie and a brioche, is surprisingly flavorful. In this hybrid croissant, the different textures are perfectly balanced, and the sweet-savory side puts everyone in agreement. The Chez Meunier bakery, a must in Paris, has created a croissant that's more than gourmet, the croissant rocher. It's wrapped in a rocher topping and filled with a homemade praline. Once you've tried it, you'll love it! The famous pastry chef Pierre Hermé also has his own version of the croissant. Made with puff pastry, rose marzipan, raspberry & lychee compote and dried raspberry slivers, this Ispahan croissant is a fragrant treat that's a sight to behold.

Kopain Chez Meunier Pierre Hermé

Last but not least, if you're on a gluten-free diet, Paris has just the thing for you! The Copains bakery, located in various parts of the capital, offers a gluten-free range with several alternatives to wheat flour! In particular, you'll find the naturally gluten-free brioche croissant, which loses none of its delicious taste!

Copains