Warning to all food lovers: the best croissant in France is in Lyon! 🥐

undefined 16 octobre 2023 undefined 08h45

The Editor

If you are a lover of pastries, know that the best croissant in France is hiding in Lyon, in the 5th arrondissement. Alexis Douine, a baker at the Henri Gay bakery, 60 avenue du Point-du-Jour, has just received this glorious award.

The best croissant in France is from Lyon! Behind this delicious achievement, we find Alexis Douine, 38 years old, a bakery virtuoso, and 4 generations of his family leading Maison Henri Gay in the 5th district of Lyon (already crowned as the best chocolate croissant in France in 2022). His talent was recognized during the national final of the prestigious 2023 Best Croissant competition, organized by the National Confederation of French Bakery and Pastry. This competition attracted talents from all over France, with 20 carefully selected candidates, each being the winner of their department.

During this ruthless competition, candidates had to showcase their skills by making 30 traditional butter croissants, true to their original shape. A task that requires perfect mastery of puff pastry, precise baking, and meticulous attention to detail. In 5 hours, the challenge was to impress the 6 members of the jury, presided over by Xavier Bordet, from the eponymous bakery.

Very strict criteria

The deliberation process was no small feat, with strict criteria. The tasting jury examined the baking, the quality of the layers, the shape, appearance and regularity, flavor, aroma, and texture of the crumb. The taste buds of these experts were put to the test to find the ultimate croissant. Meanwhile, the production jury focused on hygiene issues, compliance with regulations, organization, browning, and the technique of preparation.If you've ever wondered what goes into making the perfect croissant, look no further! In the end, it was Alexis Douine who won the honors by creating the perfect croissant, seducing the judges with his technical mastery and passion for perfection. And if this croissant is the best in France, it's very likely that it's also the best in the world...