The options at a glance
| Option | Where | Why | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crêperies on rue du Montparnasse | 14th and 6th, near Gare Montparnasse | Galettes, crêpes and cider in a Breton setting | € to €€ |
| Breizh Café | 3rd, Marais | Buckwheat galettes and ciders, a highly regarded address | €€ |
| Street crêpes in Montmartre | 18th, place du Tertre | Sweet takeaway crêpe in the tourist crowd | € |
| Street crêpes on rue Mouffetard | 5th | Takeaway crêpe at the street market | € |
| Crêpe workshop | Varies | Learn to make galettes and crêpes (2 hours, small group on GetYourGuide) | €€ |
Price levels are guidelines based on each address's clientele, not recorded rates.
Galette or crêpe?
The galette is savoury: ham, cheese and egg (the "complète"), sausage, mushrooms or salmon. The crêpe is sweet: butter and sugar, chocolate, salted butter caramel or Grand Marnier. Order a galette as a main and a crêpe for dessert, with a dry or sweet cider.
Which crêperie for your stay
- A real Breton meal: a crêperie on rue du Montparnasse, with wooden tables and cider in a bowl.
- A reference address: Breizh Café, in the Marais.
- A break during a walk: a street crêpe on place du Tertre or on rue Mouffetard (rue Mouffetard).
- Learn while having fun: a workshop or food tour that includes a crêpe, such as some Montmartre food tours.
Booking and avoiding traps
Book evenings and weekends for sit-down crêperies. Avoid crêperies with photo menus near the big monuments, where the batter is sometimes careless; a Breton crêperie states its flours and ciders. See also our advice on tourist traps in restaurants.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between galette and crêpe? The galette is savoury (buckwheat), the crêpe sweet (wheat).
Do you need to book? Yes in the evening and at weekends, for a table.
Which drink? A Breton cider, dry or sweet.
