Des Gâteaux et du Pain Claire DAMON Saint germain des près
Patisserie · Saint-Thomas d'Aquin ·
Boulangerie-patisserie with apple tatin, croissants, and seasonal cakes.
Boulangerie-patisserie with apple tatin, croissants, and seasonal cakes.
"Claire Damon’s tarte au citron is the most mind-blowing in France." - The MICHELIN Guide
"If you want a croissant from Des Gâteaux et du Pain, get there when they open at 10am—the early wakeup is worth it to avoid crushing disappointment since they invariably sell out. There’s no greasiness here. Instead, the well-done exterior is satisfyingly crunchy, and the yeasty interior reminds us more of brioche than your typical croissant. Save the crispy end for last—caramelization makes it the best bite. The spacious bakery’s picture-ready pâtisseries, arranged like jewels in the pastry case will also grab your attention but zero in on the seasonal chausson with the slightly sweet Provençal almond filling paired with Picardy rhubarb or lemon curd." - emily monaco
"A bakery praised for its exemplary tarte aux pommes—where technique yields a perfectly crisp crust and juicy, well-cooked fruit—and led by a pastry chef noted for consistent, high-quality execution across its Paris locations." - Eleanor Aldridge
"For Claire Damon’s tarte au citron, the most mind-blowing in France!" - The MICHELIN Guide
"For those in the know, Claire Damon’s shops are an essential part of any pastry tour. Stop by her boulangerie-patisserie for the pomme tatin with maple syrup. And don’t miss her chausson aux pommes, the platonic ideal of breakfast pastries." - Dayna Evans, Lindsey Tramuta