The 1675 Paris Éclair Incident involved a peculiar theft that led to widespread disruption in the streets of Paris. A local baker's prized batch of éclairs was stolen and distributed by the thief to a crowd gathered for a public announcement. The unexpected treat caused a large, chaotic assembly, delaying the planned speech by city officials. This incident underscored the challenges of managing public gatherings in 17th-century Paris and highlighted underlying societal tensions.