Today is National Croissant Day and to celebrate this tasty food holiday, La Madeleine is offering a free fresh-baked butter croissant to any guest who mentions the special offer. No purchase necessary. The croissant is one of la Madeleine's most popular pastries; more than 1.4 million were sold last year.

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