La Maison Chevallier — Specialty Store in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
La Maison Chevallier on Rue de Rennes sells croissants. The butter smell hits you at the door of this Saint-Germain-des-Prés bakery, and the espresso comes with staff who will remake it if it is not quite right.
What to expect at La Maison Chevallier
A specialty shop on Rue de Rennes in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, open Tuesday to Saturday from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm and closed Sunday and Monday. Croissants are the thing to buy, buttery and worth a second round, with generous sandwiches and espresso at prices low for the area, most items falling between €1 and €10.
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A bakery counter on Rue de Rennes
La Maison Chevallier is an independent bakery and specialty shop on Rue de Rennes, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The shop has recently been renovated: bigger than before.
Start with the croissants, fresh and buttery enough that ordering two more is a normal move. The baguettes have real flavour and a wide choice, and the savory rolls are the sleeper of the range, a real treat if you want something savoury with your coffee. The espresso is excellent, and if the first one comes out too full, the staff will make another without fuss.
The sandwiches are the practical buy: big, generously filled and cheap enough to make a quick lunch in a neighbourhood where that is not always the case. The shop has been renovated and is clean and pleasant, with kind saleswomen who will switch to Spanish if that helps you. The Linzer torte is worth a look if you want something sweet beyond the pastries.
Prices are low for Saint-Germain. Two espressos and two waters come to €6, and the sandwiches are the affordable lunch option. The whole shop sits in the €1 to €10 band, so you can eat well here without planning around it.
It is closed on Mondays. Go for the croissants and the cheap lunch.
What to look for
Croissants
Buttery and fresh, the reason to come, and worth ordering a second round before you leave.
Sandwiches
Generous and low-priced, the quick lunch option.
Espresso
The coffee is excellent.
The pick list
What to bring home
Croissants
Croissants come out buttery and fresh, and it is easy to order a second round once the first is gone.
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are generous and low-priced, a good option for a quick lunch.
Espresso
Espresso is excellent, and when the first one came too full, staff made another without hesitation.
Baguettes
The baguettes are the draw here, with a range of choices on the shelf and a flavour that comes from bread that is not industrial.
Savory rolls
The savory rolls are a real treat and a highlight of the range.
Who is this for
This suits a traveler who wants a proper Parisian croissant and an espresso, and who will take it away. It also works for anyone who needs a big, cheap sandwich at lunchtime in the 6th.
If you need a late-evening run for essentials rather than a morning pastry, Monoprix on Rue de Rennes stays open until 11:40 pm on weekdays.
The verdict
The croissants, espresso and €6 for two coffees and two waters make it a sound stop for a cheap Saint-Germain lunch.
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