Giant croissants prove that even Paris has succumbed to the TikTokification of food Social media has sparked a viral trend for dishes designed to produce ‘content’ rather than be delicious.

The croissant has been reimagined into a host of portmanteau pastries, from the cruffin to the Cronut. Now its latest iteration, the "crookie", is taking Paris by storm.

Then, on Jan. 30, 2025, any Paris Baguette rewards member can get a free croissant with any purchase to celebrate the food holiday. Note, this deal is valid to be redeemed once per rewards member.

Having lived in Paris for 27 years, I've concluded that a croissant a day keeps the doctor away. At the very least, it's the best way to start the day.

Pâtisserie Boulangerie Blé Sucré - 7 Rue Antoine Vollon, 12th Arr.; croissants for two $2.50. David Lebovitz is a former pastry chef and the author of “The Sweet Life in Paris” (Broadway).

But Duchêne won't be selling these croissants the next day. Croissants and other pastries are seen at Laurent Duchêne Boutique Paris 13ème on Nov. 12, 2018 in Paris. (Pete Kiehart for Here & Now) ...

Consider the croissant’s native habitat, the pâtisserie. If you’ve been to Paris, you’ve probably noticed there are many of them, in each neighborhood, every few city blocks.

In Paris, the first place I go is Laduree, an elegant pastry shop with gilt mirrors and a painted ceiling that dates from the last century. Here, the pastries on display are truly heart-stopping.