Copains — Specialty Store in Le Marais, Paris
Copains on Rue des Blancs Manteaux is where the pistachio pastry is, a gluten-free treat with real flavour. In Le Marais, it gives you a specialty shop counter where the bread, pastries and sandwiches are built for celiac-friendly daily shopping.
Quick take
Copains on Rue des Blancs Manteaux is the Marais stop for gluten-free pastries, bread and sandwiches, with the pistachio pastry the clearest buy. It runs every day from 8 am to 8 pm in Le Marais, near Saint-Paul, and the spend sits in the €10–20 range.
Verified November 2026 · 2 independent sources
What to expect
Copains is a specialty shop in Le Marais, and the first thing you notice is a small, cosy room with gluten-free breads and pastries. Everything here is 100% gluten-free, so you can choose with that in mind.
The pistachio pastry is the item to start with, then the croissant and pain au chocolat. The pistachio piece is the safest anchor here, while the croissant is the benchmark pastry and the pain au chocolat is part of the regular bakery rotation. The almond croissant is another option, and some pastries are priced above €3.
Bread is a strong part of the shop too. Baguettes and loaves, including a charcoal loaf, are bought for sandwiches and gifts, and the sandwich side covers things like salmon bagel and vegetarian options.
The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, with product explanations if needed. There is also matcha, including iced coconut milk and vanilla, plus babka and almond croissant. You can also ask for advice when the choice feels broad.
The spend is on the high side.
What to look for
Pistachio pastry
The pistachio pastry is the item to start with here, and it is the one that gives the shop its clearest flavour signal.
Gluten-free croissant
The gluten-free croissant is the benchmark pastry, with a texture that makes it the reference order for this counter.
Baguette and bread loaves
Baguettes and loaves, including a charcoal loaf, work well for sandwiches and gifts.
The pick list
What to bring home
Pistachio pastry
the single item people keep coming back for most. It is the one to get first for its flavour.
Croissant
The gluten-free croissant is the benchmark item here, and it is the thing to buy.
Baguette and bread loaves
Good for sandwiches and gifts, with the charcoal loaf among the loaves people pick up; the bread is excellent.
Matcha drinks
A safe bet, especially iced with coconut milk and vanilla, which is the reliable order.
Babka
Soft and moist chocolate and hazelnut babka.
Who is this for
This suits gluten-free travelers who want to build a daily routine around bread, pastries and a sandwich to carry on with. It also fits celiac-friendly trip planning when you want a place open every day from breakfast through evening. If you like choosing one sweet item and one savoury item, this is an easy fit.
Archives Mini Market suits a different need: late-night essentials in the Marais, while Copains is the better daytime pick for gluten-free bread and pastries.
The verdict
Swing By fits because Copains is more of a gluten-free shop, and the higher spend can land you with pastries even when the bread and sandwich side still suit a celiac-friendly stop.
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