Trying delicious food is one of the best things about being in Paris, and patisseries offer an affordable way to enjoy a taste of France without breaking the bank. Whether you’re searching for fantastic loaves of bread, beautiful pastries, or unbeatable cakes, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in the best patisseries in Paris.
Here, we share some of the places you simply have to visit for amazing sweet and savoury treats during your time in the French capital.
Pierre Hermé – 72 Rue Bonaparte
On busy days, you’ll know that you’ve reached Pierre Hermé’s patisserie due to the line of customers trailing out of the door and onto the pavement. Loved by both tourists and locals, this patisserie releases two collections each year, neither of which will contain anything that can be described as traditional.
The patisserie is best-known for its macarons, which boast a crispy shell, rounded shape, and delicious creamy filling. With lots of incredible flavour combinations to choose from, including everything from salted butter caramel to lemon with candied grapefruit, you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding which ones to try.
Carl Marletti – 51 Rue Censier
For stunning designs, original pastries, and unique takes on some French classics, head to Carl Marletti, where you will find everything from tarts and pies to the best mille fueille you will ever have. Marletti’s love for different flavours and textures is obvious when trying his creations, and many of them look like they were made for Instagram!
As well as delicate treats, Carl Marletti offers travel cakes in a variety of flavours, including chocolate, lemon, and fruit. Due to being designed to stay moist for a number of days, these cakes are perfect for packing up and bringing home with you. You might also like to try the freshly made marshmallows which come in different flavours each week, or indulge in a selection tray which contains 9 delicious items.
Blé Sucré – 7 Rue Antoine Vollon
If you love madeleines you simply have to visit Blé Sucré, as this patisserie is famous for their glazed version of this French classic. Loved for its reasonable prices, fabulous desserts, and wonderful bread, Blé Sucré was opened by Fabrice Bourdat, who originally worked in a number of luxury French hotels before realising his dream of opening his own patisserie.
When you visit Blé Sucré you might be lucky enough to grab one of the tables located outside of the shop front where you can enjoy pastries or something from their lunch menu. Alternatively, head across the road where you can sit in Square Trosseau as you watch the world go by while eating your treats from one of the best patisseries in Paris.
Du Pain et des Idées – 34 Rue Yves Toudic
Famed for its ‘Escargot’ a snail shaped pastry complete with delicious fillings that are dependent on the season, Du Pain et des Idées also boasts an amazing range of breads, pastries, and pies that are sure to tempt your taste buds. Plus, you can pick up a tasty coffee to enjoy with your pastries here too, just one of the reasons why it is one of the best patisseries in Paris.
Not only will you be amazed by the creations within the patisserie, you will also find that the décor of this vintage building is something to behold. With striking glass ceilings and bevelled mirrors to admire, this store dates back to 1875, so a visit here will also show you a little bit of French history.
These are just some of the best patisseries in Paris but there are plenty more to find during your time here. So why not book your Dover to Calais crossing today and discover all of these tasty treats for yourself.
