Legay Choc — Specialty Store in Le Marais, Paris
Legay Choc on Rue Rambuteau in Le Marais sells pastries shaped like things you would not expect in a bakery case, and a pistachio-filled bake that keeps people coming back.
What Legay Choc is
Legay Choc is a specialty shop on Rue Rambuteau in Le Marais, a short walk from Saint-Paul station, and it opens at 6:30 am every day except Tuesday. The pistachio-filled pastries and the chocolate chip brioche are what you should buy first, and a few items usually land between €5 and €20. Novelty-shaped pastries sit alongside the classics.
Verified November 2026 · 2 independent sources
About this store
Legay Choc is an independent specialty shop on Rue Rambuteau, and the first thing you notice inside is the pastry case: alongside the éclairs and tarts there are bakes shaped into forms you would not expect in a neighbourhood bakery. That is the draw for anyone walking through Le Marais with an hour to spare.
Start with the pistachio pastries, including a peach and pistachio tart whose filling sits against a sweet, tart crust. The chocolate chip brioche is best when it comes out of the oven fresh, and the pain au chocolat and croissant aux amandes make a straightforward morning pair. For lunch, filled baguette sandwiches are the quick option near the station.
The shop works as a counter service: you order at the till, the staff hand things over with a smile, and there is no seating to speak of. Day-old pastries and some breads are marked clearly and sold at a lower price.
Prices stay reasonable for the neighbourhood, and a few items typically come to €5–20. The croissant aux amandes is good value against other shops nearby, and the day-old shelf is the obvious way to spend less. Bring cash or a card and you are set.
The shop suits curious browsers and anyone putting together a picnic in Le Marais.
What to look for
Pistachio pastries
A pistachio-filled bake, including a peach and pistachio tart with a sweet, tart crust.
Chocolate chip brioche
Best when fresh from the oven, and the thing to come back for.
Filled baguette sandwiches
A quick lunch near Saint-Paul station, with fillings that suit a range of tastes.
The pick list
What to bring home
Pistachio pastries
The pistachio filling is the point: the filling is a perfect match for the sweet, tart crust.
Chocolate chip brioche
The chocolate chip brioche is the one to get first.
Filled baguette sandwiches
A handy lunch stop near the station, with fillings that hit the mark.
Pain au chocolat
A dependable morning pick.
Éclairs and tarts
Made to a recipe that has stayed the same for decades.
Who is this for
This shop suits curious browsers who want to see pastries shaped like nothing else in Le Marais and will happily buy one for the novelty alone. It also works for picnic planners putting together lunch near Saint-Paul station, since the filled baguettes and tarts travel well. Budget stretchers will find the day-old shelf and the €5–20 range kind to the wallet.
If you want a classic baguette de tradition and a croissant that stays crisp, Boulangerie Nicolas Flamel on Rue de Montmorency is the nearby stop for that.
The verdict
Legay Choc still suits anyone who wants novelty pastries and a pistachio tart at a fair price.
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