That\u2019s why we\u2019re letting you in on our list of favorite crepe and galette makers in the City of Light\u2014we want to make sure you get that hot, buttery speciality just right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, let\u2019s get one thing straight. Here in France, we don\u2019t just have sweet crepes, dripping with butter, sugar and lemon and treading the line between uncooked doughy goo and crispiness. You can get salty ones, too, called galettes\u2014thin layers of buckwheat batter poured over a ripping hot cast-iron plate, and served laden with butter, melted cheese and thick-sliced country ham. This emblematic food of Brittany, France\u2019s westernmost province, has some extraordinary outposts in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which of the above you\u2019re craving (maybe both!), we want to share our picks for the best crepes in Paris. Here\u2019s where to meet the crepe and galette masters.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SEE ALSO<\/em><\/strong>: Traditional French Buckwheat Crepe Recipe<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n Chez Alain Miam Miam<\/a> has mythic status for a reason. Tucked away in the historic March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouge on a buzzing street in the trendy Haut-Marais, Alain spends his days spreading butter on cast iron plates, pouring batter over the heat, and loading up his crepes and galettes with all-organic produce. And there\u2019s no shortage of it. His crepes and galettes are huge\u2014big enough for two\u2014and bursting with flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n He doesn\u2019t stop at the classic ham and cheese combo\u2014although that\u2019s definitely available\u2014but also makes buckwheat bouquets of fresh salad, cured ham and aged cheese. Or salty, crispy, thin chickpea pancake versions. Or sweet sugary, lemony crepes\u2014classic or with orange blossom. And don\u2019t get us started on his sandwiches… <\/p>\n\n\n\n This stand is not a secret and we suggest getting there early, before the market gets swamped with locals who lunch. But even if you arrive when the line is at its midday peak, Alain\u2019s famous crepes are always worth the wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s Tip<\/strong>: In addition to the stall at the March\u00e9 des Enfants Rouge, Alain also has his own caf\u00e9 just around the corner at 26 Rue Charlot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opened in Paris in 2013, Breizh Caf\u00e9<\/a> outposts have since popped up all over the capital. Owned and run by Bertrand Larcher, one of Brittany\u2019s own, Breizh has become synonymous with quality ingredients both on your plate and in your glass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In perfect tandem with the nutty taste of buckwheat galettes is crisp hard cider, and Breizh prides itself in its extensive cider and perry menu. The hard ciders hail from the famous apple growing regions of Normandy and Brittany. It\u2019s hard not to be seduced by the all wooden interiors, charming waiters in striped t-shirts, creative crepe menu and sparkling ciders. Once again, be prepared to form an orderly line for their heralded Marais address, while you\u2019ll find more space in the other Paris locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bastille<\/a> is one of Paris\u2019 most famous fresh produce markets, and a perfect place to check out how the locals shop. Nestled in among award-winning fishmongers and mountains of organic vegetables is one of the best crepes we\u2019ve ever had. Now that might be because March\u00e9 Bastille is held on Sunday mornings, when heads are feeling heavy and that mixture of hot melted cheese and pork sausage with lashings of butter is exactly what\u2019s needed. But it might also be because this family-run stall is packed full of traditional Brittany ingredients and recipes; chestnut cream and yogurt, or tripe sausage from Guem\u00e9n\u00e9 make your galette just that extra bit more authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bastille Market is held on Thursdays and Sundays, and the stall can only be found with your nose. (Or at the intersection of Boulevard Richard Lenoir and Rue Daval\u2014but trust us, you\u2019ll catch that heavenly scent.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Versailles, in all its golden splendor, unfortunately boasts very few good restaurants. Luckily for us, tucked in the back corner of the sprawling fresh produce market<\/a> is one of the finest creperies in all the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The stall, simply called \u201cLa Cr\u00eaperie,\u201d is the perfect marriage of all things Brittany: salted butter and nutty buckwheat rolled into a delectable treat, ready to be devoured on the spot. Schedule in some time to wander around the market on your way to the Ch\u00e2teau, because it all shuts down around 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find this crepe stall just next to the doors of the hall marked \u201cCarr\u00e9 \u00e0 la Farine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n A stone\u2019s throw from the Canal Saint-Martin is this authentic little crepe and galette specialist. Nestled between natural wine bars<\/a>, trendy bookstores and artisan coffee shops, Lulu la Nantaise<\/a> knows their crowd, and thus serves only organic produce and a ton of vegetarian options. Their classic ham and cheese galette certainly deserves its place on the menu, and is joined by original combinations like Camembert, confit onions and walnuts, or goat\u2019s cheese with zucchini and tomatoes, season permitting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Where](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-crepes-paris-1.png\")
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2. Breizh Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3. March\u00e9 Bastille <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. March\u00e9 Notre Dame at Versailles <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Lulu la Nantaise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n