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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

La Maison d’Isabelle

Paris, France

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 2 2026

Top 10No. 1 in France

La Maison d’Isabelle

Takeaway bakery near Notre Dame, known for a butter croissant that won first prize in Paris in 2018. A long queue forms from early morning, moves fast, and splits ordering at the counter from paying at a separate till.

Highlights

  • Butter croissant
  • Kouign amann
  • Baguette and filled sandwiches

Good to know

  • Queue moves quickly, usually 5 to 20 minutes
  • No seating, takeaway only
  • Order at counter, pay at back till

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