Breaking: Croissants Banned in France by Official Decree

Questionable (and very questionable) motivations 🥐

The reasons that would have pushed the government to such an extreme measure are not entirely clear. Some internal sources speak of an “excessive crunch” that would put at risk the hearing of those who bite into croissants too noisily; others hypothesize that the government's aversion to the “half-moon” shape hides a political tug-of-war with the most enterprising bakers. There are those who suspect a competitive maneuver that favours the baguette, a true symbol of national identity.

International protest 🪧

As soon as the news was heard, countless French pastry lovers took to social networks, threatening petitions and boycotts. #SaveTheCroissant is already trending on social media and it seems that several foreign countries, in solidarity with French bakers, have begun to smuggle frozen croissants to supply black markets.

Reaction from the gastronomic world 🧑‍🍳

The great names of French cuisine, for their part, declare themselves “stunned.” Some multi-starred chefs have already filed an appeal with the Council of State, arguing that such a ban not only wounds national pride, but casts a disturbing shadow over one of the cornerstones of the most renowned culinary tradition in the world.

And now? While we await the authorities' response on the legitimacy of the measure, several historic Parisian bakeries - also famous among tourists for the irresistible smell of their windows - have lowered their shutters in protest. Many citizens, forced to give up the classic breakfast of croissants and coffee, say they feel "orphaned" and worried about a possible next target: pain au chocolat.

...And so Pirates... did you believe it? 😂

We remind our readers that, sometimes, the date of April 1st can play bad tricks. And while we enjoy (or imagine enjoying) a fragrant croissant, we can't help but laugh: maybe tomorrow the soft croissants will be there again, in their place, in every bakery and in every pastry shop in France... as it has always been and as (we hope!) it will always be. Happy April Fools' Day! 🐟