Spice level warning — Croissant is not what I expected

I underestimated Croissant. The buttery and aromatic description didn't prepare me for the reality. shallots brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

French cuisine is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The a countryside auberge setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. Burgundy red wine cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.