The Best Croissants In All Of Paris | Paul Hollywood's City Bakes | Tonic

Paris is the capital of French baking. In today's episode, Paul Hollywood discovers the artistry of the Prussian patisseries and tries the finest eclairs, baguettes and croissants. Truly, a mouth-watering trip to Paris.
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[@TatyanaValdaBelindaHill]

The earnest look of expectation and pride on every chef's face in each of these shows hits me right in my heart.❤️ So touching to see someone who truly cares about what they put into the world. 😇

[@florenceandthemakeup]

proud to be parisian born and raised! and yes; baguette twice a day is very common!

[@JulieWallis1963]

florenceandthemakeup Paris is one of my favourite cities to visit. I love the whole experience every time I visit. (My husband works for a French Bank so we visit often) The food is always wonderful. The people have always been warm, friendly and welcoming. One food I _need_ to try is the huge cheese wheel that I once saw being melted at the table. Paris is perfect. 😘😘😘

[@wayneronnie7402]

@Danny M we all know why

[@fckoff321]

So beautiful, to have a culture of freshly made food.

[@souadghazal2533]

@@JulieWallis1963 that's probably "Raclette" ? It's eaten more in Switzerland :) yummy

[@leeann4900]

frogs

[@reymoneytalks974]

they immediately throw away Paul's eiffel tower after the camera crew left.

[@pinkysuspegasus]

It's quite possible, yes :D

[@Drum8888]

I was thinking this too, that chef was being polite for Paul and the cameras but you could see from his reaction he thought it was rubbish ha ha

[@mrsrandommademedoit3387]

@@Drum8888it was rubbish haha

[@maryannehickey2741]

😂

[@lepetitchat123]

@@Drum8888 it's like a child's play

[@michellemeyer1214]

There’s nothing like the smell of fantastic bakery. Evokes the best memories.

[@paulhollywood5461]

My beloved fan it's been long ago but I want to take this opportunity to thank you, for being the best supporter I could ever ask for and I'm also given you the privileged to have a conversation with me hangout messenger ([e-mail])I appreciate your love and support thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy

[@ouichtan]

I'm French and...I do miss sausage rolls from Britain. The steak pies, the sausage rolls, the Cornish pasties, the pork pies... Let's face it, they're absolutely DELICIOUS!

[@Elwene2fr]

I'm a French girl currently living in Toronto and I love Canada (I don't even want to go back to France) but gooood do I miss a good baguette and good croissants.

[@dansgsds]

Elwène Llp can you get good ones in Montreal?

[@JulieWallis1963]

Elwène Llp with some lovely French coffee too . The best coffee I’ve ever had is always in France.

[@Evan490BC]

@@JulieWallis1963 Italian coffee is not that bad too 🙄

[@lesliefisher-goodman5381]

Try Thuet Bakery

[@arts2325]

That Eiffel Tower eclair . . . at 21:44 the chef's thinking "Nailed it . . . horribly."

[@helioszxc]

ye he was like i cant believe someone can be so bad at something xD

[@pepeboy234]

It's like those people who sing so awful but think that they are rock stars when they audition on American Idol. Paul's tower was kindergarten baking at best. So embarrassing that he is so puffed up about everything Paul

[@Paradise-on-Earth]

For heavens sake, be nice! Its all about having fun- and this all IS fun!

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

After watching the NYC episode with its doughnuts and bagels, Paris took me to a different baking planet. Oh my! Paul you didn't go to "Eclair de Genie", this is where you find the 21st century eclairs. No doubt you will come back to Paris.

[@larrycj4382]

Paul should come back to NYC too! We have more than just bagels and donuts.

[@swb7161]

Love how Paul is so complimentary and knowledgeable

[@Topol60]

Oh I envy you Paul. You are killing me with this City Bakes series. When nobody can travel.....

[@fashiondiva99]

This is from 2016.

[@Evan490BC]

@@fashiondiva99 So? It's still 2020, the year of the pandemic in my town.

[@lizmiller7681]

@@Evan490BC - Her point is, he’s not traveling during the pandemic

[@thewolfethatcould8878]

Maybe we are all looking at it wrong...he is providing us with cherished and wonderful recipes! Have a wonderful week, and enjoy the bread making. As always, thank you. 🙂

[@llm4187]

Also, inspires us all to get baking! Today I am making Irish soda bread!

[@JaneGiesbrecht]

The television crew and editor are the best ever. So pleasing to watch perfection not only in a bakery but on the screen as well.

[@kayyyp4939]

This is such a good show. Was addicted after watching the NY one. It’s maybe the best travel baking show I’ve seen cause Paul isn’t annoying! He just speaks normally!

[@fergie2200]

So happy to have this little series to watch. Paul does a great job showing the famous bakes for each city. Love these! Thank you!

[@clarissesivyer-jones4429]

It is a good thing you are not gluten sensitive or you cannot be doing what you’re doing. Just watching you eat these things makes my mouth water

[@helenangus1675]

Gosh Paul really knows his baking his descriptions are so colourful.

[@shelleybergen1232]

I have done a fair bit to travelling and Paris (I'm from Canada) is by far my favourite city for many reasons. It's culture, it's beauty, its history, its style and its food! The best croissant I found was in a small truck stop we stopped at on a day tour to Mont Ste Michel. The cappuccino's were amazing as well. Just wish I knew who baked the croissants for them! Have been to Paris twice and planning trip #3!!

[@ajl8198]

I love his enthusiasm and excitement about the glorious baked goods in Paris it makes me want to go back and try these places

[@roxannewright4983]

I would be like a child in a candy shop seeing all those delicious pastries. I would be broke on the 1st day🤣

[@nataliajimenez1870]

I'm surprised that Paul had not visited Paris before. It's so close to London! This is like someone growing up in LA that had never been to the beach

[@teresitauy3692]

That Mona Lisa eclair is really a work of heart , it’s genius, very artistic , but then again it’s French .

[@Fran28.]

" They look French!" LOL..😂🤣 they just look exquisite...yummy n Tasty I'm sure..🙄😂🤣

[@dianehoote8829]

wow I've watched all the British bake off shows enjoyed them all so glad to watch all of these I worked in the industry for 35 years always enjoy watching still wish i could smell!!!!!!

[@ACDCdude89]

When hearing the baguette cracking as he breaks it in half just makes me think of the scene in Ratatouille where Colette is talking about the same thing and how the sound is how to define if it is a good baguette or not

[@carieyoung1111]

I could live on Paris’s croissants !!! ❤️❤️❤️🥂

[@Hoakaloa]

Paul, I hope you had time to experience Notre Dame since you filmed this before the tragic fire. Am crying while watching this, tears of joy, tears of sorrow. Merci!

[@biomanization]

Un oeuf is “enough”. Love your show, Paul. Vive le croissant!

[@sydneywebber9532]

"they look french" LMFAO the sass

[@dragonzak]

Paul: they look amazing,they taste amazing Her: Of course Me: French Modesty.

[@robotone2812]

After seeing all those French pastries, his eiffel tower at the end looks so very... English.

[@Mr-qt4xr]

That Eiffel pastry at the end looked like a child made it lmao.

[@TuckerSP2011]

Such a great tour and series. I love Paul's passion and enthusiasm.

[@susanmitchell4016]

I'm gaining weight just watching. I hope I get to go to Paris I love fine food. Such an art!!

[@RaymondHng]

I was there in August 2018 and it was 90 F degrees. But the bakery two blocks away was wonderful.

[@AT-jm4dl]

I can't believe I didn't try a single piece of French pastry when I was in Paris for a week in the spring of 2019. Now I really have to go back and indulge.

[@Terri_MacKay]

One of those eclairs looked like a lemon meringue eclair...that would taste amazing.

[@amaryl23]

If you pause it at 16:40 you can just about tell from the title that that is pretty much it flavour (i don’t speak french, but it’s not hard to tell...) - it’s got lemon creme patisserie with meringue on top as far as i can tell - delish!!! Wonder how they add lemon - directly or do they make a curd...hmmm... Definitely will be trying that next though, as eclairs and lemon meringue pie are my two favourite things to bake! Though I’ll never pretend my eclairs look even half professional, let alone anything these works of art! :D

[@j.annminer7163]

I want to know his workout schedule after eating all this bread and pastries. Love this series as well.

[@monicahall1625]

Has no workout schedule. Have you seen him lately?

[@Dinckelburg]

As if

[@leeann4900]

Ummm ... not quite sure he does workout ... have ya seen his belly!? He's still adorable, though.🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@bniebean338]

*I love the show, and i'm binge watching it until i saw all the episodes, I'll even watch it from morning to evening like non stop, but who here can watch a full episode without starving and going to the fridge i mean if i continue watching Paul, I'll probably weigh 10 more kilos, it's like every time he enters a new shop i eat something...*

[@AnitaAnneLloyd]

Looooove this series! Excellent.

[@meizhou9279]

Paul: These taste amazing! Sasha: Of course! I can hear the eye roll in her tone. Ahhh... the French.

[@susannorman4476]

The Eiffel tower is not a building but a sculpture . Or even a statue.

[@jondoe2772]

If your teenage daughter was an entire country.

[@Onlychanc3]

Bruh what's the real name of sasha?

[@soonerboy9831]

Crazy about this chef. Learn so much from his International travels.

[@llm4187]

Here in Chicago Illinois, we have lots of Euro bake shops, the chocolate croissants are divine! I ride my bike there, so I don’t feel guilty for indulging.

[@chrisc9615]

I have been to Paris and it is the most beautiful place to indulge in pastry. Your creativity in the Paris tower is stunning.

[@createinspain]

I love making croissants, it always makes the house smell heavenly!

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

createinspain how clever you are, I can’t

[@createinspain]

@@Suzyfromtheblock The right recipe, and it isn't hard. The time is the main thing but most of it is resting dough, not actually doing anything to it!

[@mssueni9624]

I love making croissants it is so much fun

[@PLefevre95]

That baguette 🥖 sound is amazing 🤩

[@divadoll55]

I just love your show Paul Hollywood! It's the best; informative, entertaining with lots of great tips for creating the best bakes from around the world. cheers.

[@roundingcorners]

first visit to Paris???? OMG.

[@davidsquires2363]

Psst, have they all gone? Yes, dump the Eiffel Tower eclair.

[@Fac725]

David Squires the french baker was so kind to Paul... but his Eiffel Tower was not a work of art.

[@dieguismama2330]

I know, you could tell the chef was NOT feeling it.

[@eddesa5134]

Still Paul was very brave (and/or foolish) to try to do baking art after seeing the magnificent beautiful pieces of artwork that the French bakers had in the Patisserie window display! Its like comparing the Kindergarden crayon drawing hanging on your doting mum's fridge with the mona lisa in the Louvre LOL

[@dr-k1667]

I always enjoyed my breakfast and bakes while in Paris, dinner was usually okay but it was best to go off the beaten path if possible and avoid where the tourist go. Thank goodness for google today and specialty blogs. Happy travels, when we can travel again.

[@blakedenton4688]

Went to Sacré-Cœur with my family but it was super late afterwards. There’s the path way up with all the shops and bakeries and such. We were hungry for dinner but everything seemed closed. I peeked down one of the many alley ways and near the end there was a small neon sign. Went to see if it was somewhere to eat. Ended up being one of the best meals I’ve ever had.

[@JoannaHammond]

That is one thing I miss about living in Paris, the bakeries.

[@emstx]

Wonderful. Paul I went to Paris for the first time when I was an adult, early 40s and like you I was crazy for the bakeries. I was overwhelmed with the artisan patisseries - just like you. It was like re-living my first time in Paris...only you got to do what I only dreamed of doing, going behind the scenes and working with the bakers! It looked like a lot of fun and you really seemed to enjoy it! Thanks.

[@ajl8198]

Yes I agree the baguettes in Paris are exceptional it has spoiled me for bread I wish They had boulangeries where I live and I could buy one every day: ) And the best thing about Paris baguettes is that they’re affordable and available to everybody

[@maryhale7234]

I pray for u all the time! Love u love your recipes

[@whattovisitinromania5044]

Haha, happy to have bought some delicious croissants before watching this video! 😍💕🌼

[@missymason2377]

Omg...amazing. people not over weight...that's so amazing!

[@agatakowalik9457]

I’ve heard that they are walking a lot :-)

[@p.c.7184]

Merci pour cette jolie visite de notre ville 🙂💖

[@hervedupont6955]

Merci beaucoup je n'ai pas voulu montrer paris pte d'Aubervilliers, la Villette, Saint-Ouen ,Clichy, paris (plutôt Alger, Bamako, Marrakech )que Mme hidalgo cache avec l'aval des Parisiens bobo elle vient d'être élu

[@LuLu-sf5cg]

That's what l love to works as a earlier morning bake. Passion, love from your heart .

[@jeppestrand279]

Hi Paul. I loved traveling “ with you “ during the pandemic. Great series... Next time you go to Paris try out the Croissants at Arnaud Delmontel , in my humble opinion the best in the world, and I have been living in France for 8 years now .. keep up the good work- best Jeppe

[@Samouraii]

Lyon is amazing for patisserie too

[@ouichtan]

Lyon is amazing for anything to do with food

[@maureen14]

The French Baker probably pulled it out of the window as soon as Paul rounded the corner!

[@Lxxx74]

How do people make up their mind on what to pick?? Everything looks so good

[@coralineduval5540]

you just come back again and again to try it all

[@humanearthling1484]

That's how I gained 40 pounds. I ate everything I saw.

[@bbee6]

in europe we go to bakeries every day, so each day you have a chance to pick something else to try out

[@Lxxx74]

What a life 😊

[@larrycj4382]

@@bbee6 They ARE bakeries outside of Europe, you know!

[@auntienina3142]

Chef Laurent used to tach at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, he’s an M.O.F. Bravo, Chef!

[@pascalsettimelli449]

thank you for this video with a lot of information it makes you dream

[@melissabernard8683]

The sound of heaven.

[@sharynhughes1061]

OMG!!! ThankU!!!! 👌

[@gigiproiettili8985]

Hi paris people! love from italy

[@bowler8]

youre out of the bakeoff with that eiffel tower

[@Tracy_R]

Paul, I have a question for you. How long have you been making Patachou? SP? It was great watching you stand back and watch Chef make the Patachou and then you get in there and show off your strong arms... great fun watching this show it was much fun for me. thank you from Ohio

[@arela1030]

Wow 😮 Paris BAGUETTE 🥖 is my favorite.sooooooooo much yummy 😋 And Pistachio cake is so delicious with English 🍵 tea..Thank you so much again my dear friend fantastic tour. I can’t wait to go.God bless and peace grace you dear always 🙏

[@jamesmazur5789]

Amazing is right Paul ... Fantastic... Jim from Chicago ... Keep Baking ... You are my Idle...

[@paulhollywood5461]

My beloved fan it's been long ago but I want to take this opportunity to thank you, for being the best supporter I could ever ask for and I'm also given you the privileged to have a conversation with me hangout messenger ([e-mail])I appreciate your love and support thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy

[@oneitalia2312]

Love you, Paul

[@turquoiseandcoral]

❤ I LOVE this episode! 🥐🥖 I tried to make croissants and have failed but kept on and love when they turn out delicious- such a treat! My most favorite baked good - chocolate eclairs🤎 I used to work at the counter in a French bakery with French bakers. I can't find that quality in the states and that French bakery smell - it is sweet, buttery, deep with love of baking. LOVE this episode 💋💘

[@susannorman4476]

Have been to Paris once in my life and want so much to go back.!!!

[@paulhollywood5461]

My beloved fan it's been long ago but I want to take this opportunity to thank you, for being the best supporter I could ever ask for and I'm also given you the privileged to have a conversation with me hangout messenger ([e-mail])I appreciate your love and support thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy

[@missymason2377]

Lol yum...lol love it!

[@ronabood007]

That eclairs 🤤🤤🤤

[@kamanama3671]

Well I’m actually drooling over bread I can’t believe it

[@KenS1267]

I love croissant but the three day process puts me off making them at home.

[@ivettesanchez4932]

Me encanta los rollitos con crema, los paisajes que presentas y todas las delicias de postres en las diferentes panaderías,muy bueno el programa, suerte, siempre estás en mis oraciones, cuidate mucho.

[@heavymuseum]

Look at the clouds, Paul.

[@missymason2377]

Your a chef! Omg! Brilliant ! As well as tasting all foods unique! Lol

[@Dinckelburg]

I have been to Laurent Duchene patisserie and it really is as good as it looks. Okay, maybe I am biased because I have friends there but it's still damn good

[@clairejames642]

a favourite of mine to just add strawberry jam and a fabulous coffee...mmmm xx

[@juliana-eu9hj]

Que bello este hombre

[@missymason2377]

Sebastian...wow..2am.yum.

[@lizmiller7681]

Somebody needed to tell you that 15 times is too many comments on one video, and that, honestly honey, most of them don’t make sense.

[@marielarkin546]

Merci Paul, Paris is my favorite city also!

[@liviaberar9783]

Super delicios

[@user-mh9ib2nc7v]

Paul's lovable TV persona is highly watchable and engaging..

[@michaeljackson2838]

Came up on my recommended clips, and I am very glad I found the Antwerp one first. I can perhaps understand that he had not travelled there, but to be a famous pastry chef, with heaps of TV coverage and says he has never been to Paris! Not sure I buy that! LOL🤣🤣🍰🍰

[@margaretm.7079]

Such love & precision that goes into their bakery products- this has been a privilege for me to journeyed through Paris with these creative artists . MERCI!

[@savannahhunter1457]

I can't believe this is his first time in Paris!

[@anderson-coletheresa4453]

I love your new show paul

[@advijastatebriga993]

Najbolji najljepši na SVIJETU

[@chongseitmooi2593]

Enjoyable chef

[@normademczun6967]

Myyy life!!

[@judyannkiwi]

I enjoy these videos ❣️

[@paulhollywood5461]

My beloved fan it's been long ago but I want to take this opportunity to thank you, for being the best supporter I could ever ask for and I'm also given you the privileged to have a conversation with me hangout messenger ([e-mail])I appreciate your love and support thank you so much. Stay safe and healthy

[@kamanama3671]

Well France has gorgeous bakers

[@susancaldwell5415]

Loved it😂

[@missymason2377]

Merci beaucoup...👍❤👄

[@missymason2377]

Amazing...omg watching Paris thru Paul...just amazing! Foods yum....

[@lcflngn]

I worked as a front counter person for the first French bakers in Berkeley CA in 1980. Gotta say they were super full of themselves & very mean to me. At 17 I had no clue, no idea what they were trying to do. I was in high school, what did I know? Just wanted to be treated fairly in a job. So whew what a clash of cultures we had! I don’t remember breakfast things like croissants, but their chocolate curls on cakes were amazing to me. 40 years later it’s fairly normal, back then, wow.

[@marymintz9147]

That was very captivating -- you're a good writer -- you should write a book about your experience!

[@larrycj4382]

The Bay area has some great bakeries. There is a visit in this series, but it is a bit dated.

[@lcflngn]

Mary Mintz lol just saw this, not sure what you’re seeing there :) You probably meant someone else ;)

[@lcflngn]

Larry C Ru talking about Cheese Board? If so not rly dated except for COVID. They are as lovely as always. Just had their pizza for dinner tonight. Top notch corn pizza w/mild chiles & limes...mmm

[@larrycj4382]

@@lcflngn I do not know Cheese Board but it sounds delicious! Paul's show on SF did not stop there. Some from SF commented that the show seemed old - like you said pre-COVID. He should come back & take me with him!! 😋

[@ejmccabe5983]

cant believe u havent been there before!! great show!

[@heatheriviney4091]

I was shocked he hadn't been

[@yiqu6854]

I was shocked as well - England is so close to Paris; and because he is a great baker, you would think he might have received some training in Paris. Oh well, I guess one doesn’t have to go to Paris to learn how to become a good baker, which is encouraging. :)

[@worldview730]

A refreshing break from the lousy, unmotivating, food I experience daily in America.

[@eddesa5134]

Wish they would list all the shops and their addresses - the product placement/ promotion worked as I definitely want to try them after seeing these videos.

[@michelea2812]

Ed, Stohrer (300 year bakery) is on 51 rue Montorgueil 75002 Paris. Laurent Duschene who is world champion of pastry and Meuilleur ouvrier de France (best of France in what he does) has different stores, 238 rue de la convention and 2 rue Wurtz. And the best baguette is by Sacre Coeur, one of the side street. Hope that helps.

[@bp15]

@@michelea2812 merci!!!

[@maryannehickey2741]

@@michelea2812 thank you…. Will b visiting next week😁

[@michelea2812]

@@maryannehickey2741 good I recommend eclair the Genie as well. He is one of the best pastry chefs and has won several awards and he specializes in eclairs of all flavors. They are amazing. There is one by the Opera and there are other locations. Have fun!