Where were croissants originally made?

Croissants were originally made in Austria, not France as many people believe.

While the crescent shape and flaky texture are now synonymous with France, the pastry's roots lie in a Viennese pastry called kipferl, which was likely introduced to France in the 17th century.

The French then adapted the recipe and gave it the name "croissant," meaning "crescent" in French. The croissant's popularity surged in France in the 19th century, and its fame spread worldwide.