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The croissant is a "viennoiserie" (from the city of Vien in Austria).

It was invented in the 17th century, and Marie Antoinette (Louis XVI's wife) who was from Vien brought and popularised the croissant in France.

It probably comes from the "Hörnchen" (little horn in German) which was a patisserie representing the ottoman cross.

The legend has it that the Turkish surprise attack during the night was thwarted by the bakers who gave the alarm because they were waken early. This ended the siege of Vien by the Turks in 1683. To commemorate this victory, the bakers were allowed to make this patisserie.

So, French did not invent the delicious "Viennoiserie".

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