
Best Dishes at La Maison d'Isabelle
Croissant Beurre
BreadMade with AOP butter from Poitou-Charentes, these croissants have a distinctive crispy exterior that shatters when bitten, followed by paper-thin layers and a fluffy interior loaded with butter flavor. Multiple reviewers emphasize they achieve the perfect balance between crispness and texture that most bakeries miss.
Pain au Chocolat
PastryThis pastry combines the same laminated dough as the croissant with generous dark chocolate bars inside. The chocolate melts into the warm, flaky pastry, and reviewers note the butter-to-chocolate ratio is well-balanced.
Croissant aux Amandes
PastryThis variation starts with the same butter-laminated base as the plain croissant and adds a generous layer of sliced almonds and sweet almond paste inside. The result is crispy on the outside with a nuttier, slightly sweeter profile.
Tarte Citron
DessertA traditional French lemon tart with a crisp pastry base and smooth lemon filling. Reviews mention bright, tangy lemon flavor that balances sweetness well.
Mille-feuille
DessertThin sheets of puff pastry alternated with vanilla pastry cream and topped with a thin layer of icing. The bakery makes this to order fresh daily, ensuring the pastry stays crisp.
About La Maison d'Isabelle
This Latin Quarter institution crafts all-butter croissants using AOP butter from Poitou-Charentes. The owners, Isabelle Leday and Geoffrey Pichard, won the title of Best Butter Croissant in Paris in 2018 and maintain that standard daily. Expect a queue, but it moves quickly.
Top 5 dishes at La Maison d'Isabelle:
- Croissant Beurre – 95% recommended(Signature)
- Pain au Chocolat – 85% recommended
- Croissant aux Amandes
- Tarte Citron – 80% recommended
- Mille-feuille – 82% recommended
Details
- Cuisine:
- Bakery
- Price Range:
- €
- Phone:
- +33143540414
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Takeaway, Breakfast
Hours
- Friday:
- 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday:
- 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday:
- 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Thursday:
- 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
- Saturday:
- 6:00 AM - 8:30 PM
The shop has limited seating — this is primarily a takeaway spot. Grab your pastries and eat them nearby in the Latin Quarter gardens.
Compare with neighboring croissant shops on Boulevard Saint-Germain to appreciate what makes this one award-worthy — the difference is in the butter content and lamination.
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