A lovely little boulangerie with a great selection of pastries and friendly staff!! I dropped by Boulangerie Legrand on a lovely Friday morning while walking between Notre Dame and Musée d'Orsay (love a super conveniently located shop). It's a small, cozy bakery without any seating, so it was perfect for a little bite on the go.
My friend and I split the plain croissant and chocolate eclair, both of which were fantastic. The croissant had a gorgeous lattice structure inside and was light, airy, and all-around delightful. It had a crispy, glossy finish, and you could really taste the butter as you bit into the pastry. The eclair was also fantastic; it was served slightly chilled, and had a light choux dough filled with a rich, luxurious chocolate ganache. I appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet -- and, honestly, a bit bitter from the dark chocolate -- but it was a delightful little treat. read more