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The way desserts are created and enjoyed today stems hugely on how the French have originated it. While the classics of millefeuille, eclair, and baba au rhum hardly ever disappoint, these pastry chefs and pâtisseries in Paris are constantly innovating to create even better desserts. The artistry and passion are undeniable with how perfectly each dessert is presented and how balanced the flavors are. They may be desserts but there’s so much more to them than just sweetness!
Here is our list of the top pastry places in Paris that you must try at least once!
1. Cedric Grolet Opéra
Winner of the 2019 Michelin Guide’s Best Pastry Chef award, Cedric Grolet makes the most beautiful pastry art! You can now stop by his new patisserie in the Opéra district where his trademark ‘trompe l’œil’ pastries and gourmet sandwiches are available.
The lines outside can be painfully long, but luckily, they have just launched their new e-shop where you can order your sweets online!
What to try: la tarte framboise or raspberry tart
Practical info
Address: 35 Avenue de l’Opéra, 75002
Metro access: Opéra (Line 3 / 7 / 8)
Official website
2. Stohrer
Stohrer is the oldest patisserie in Paris whose founder was actually King Louis XV’s pastry supplier! So coming here isn’t just for a sweet treat, it’s also for some history! This is where you can buy delicious classic French pastries like eclairs and fruit tarts.
What to try: the baba au rhum
Practical info
Address: 51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002
Metro access: Étienne Marcel (Line 4)
Official website
3. Yann Couvreur
Yann Couvreur is one of the rising stars in French pastry. His original location is in the hip 11th arrondissement whereas his second location in the chic Marais area has a cosy ambiance that will make you stay and people-watch as you sink your teeth into his delicious desserts. You can also find a Yann Couvreur boutique at Galeries Lafayatte Gourmet.
What to try: the millefeuille
Practical info
Address: 23 Rue des Rosiers, 75004
Metro access: Saint-Paul (Line 1)
Official website
4. Un Dimanche à Paris
This place is considered to be a temple of chocolate in Paris! Enjoy their array of French cakes and sweets while also enjoying their incredible chocolate desserts!
What to try: the hot chocolate
Practical info
Address: 51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002
Metro access: Étienne Marcel (Line 4)
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5. Des gateaux et du pain
Pastry Chef Clare Damon is no stranger when it comes to winning accolades. She’s the only female who’s ever won the Prix d’Excellence Relais Desserts which is an award that’s given to the best in-store pastry chef. Since wining in 2018, her 2 pastry shops charmingly named Des Gateaux et Du Pain, which simply mean ‘Cakes and Breads’, have won more and more hearts of highly critical Parisians.
Damon’s treats are available for in-store pick-up or home delivery, too! More details on their website.
What to try: the Pamplemousse rosa
Practical info
Address: 89 Rue du Bac, 75007
Metro access: Rue du Bac (Line 12)
Official website
6. La Patisserie by Cyril Lignac
Pastry chef Cyril Lignac has recently become one of the most recognizable faces on French television because of the lockdown in France. He’s been hosting live cooking and baking shows that home cooks can easily do themselves.
However, Cyril Lignac first rose to fame because of his perfection of desserts. We ourselves at INSIDR are big fans of his cakes and what’s great as well is that La Patisserie has 4 branches all over Paris! You’re never too far from eating his delicate tart au citron. He even has La Chocolaterie, a chocolate shop, that makes a killer of a hot chocolate!
What to try: the Paris-Brest
Practical info
Address: 55 Boulevard Pasteur, 75015
Metro access: Pasteur (Line 6 / 12)
Official website
7. Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Make sure you pin the 12th arrondissement as one of your must-visit neighborhoods in Paris because this patisserie is so worth the journey! Originally from the northern city of Lille, this popular pastry shop is known for their namesake: the merveilleux cakes of Fred, the pastry chef who started it all.
What’s a ‘merveilleux’ you may ask? It’s basically a meringue that’s coated with whipped cream and shaved chocolate. Yes, it’s definitely an indulgence!
What to try: the ‘merveilleux’
Practical info
Address: 12 Place d’Aligre, 75012
Metro access: Ledru-Rollin (Line 8)
Official website
8. Pâtisserie des Rêves
Philippe Conticini is one of France’s biggest names in the pastry world and La Pâtisserie des Rêves is his contemporary boutique and tea room in Paris. The treats here are best known for their fresh interpretation of classic French desserts like the Saint-Honoré, Paris-Brest, and mille-feuille. And if you’ve got an extra day in Paris, you might be interested in enrolling in one of his pastry workshops!
What to try: the baba burger
Practical info
Address: 93 Rue du Bac, 75007
Metro access: Rue du Bac (Line 12)
Official website
9. Christophe Michalak
Another big name when it comes to dessert creations is Christophe Michalak. He’s won prestigious awards in pastry, hosted television shows, authored cookbooks, and has even opened his own pastry school! Upon entering his pastry shop, you’ll definitely recognize that you’re in Michalak’s world as desserts have been renamed to include his signature letter K: klassik, kosmik, koonie, etc.
What to try: mini Klassik – chocolat pécan
Practical info
Address: 8 Rue du Vieux Colombier, 75006
Metro access: Saint-Sulpice (Line 4)
Official website
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