Paris, the land of love and of course, pastries! Hailed as the food capital of the world, Paris does not disappoint, and with a patisserie on every street, you’ll fall in love with French baking!
Ladurée
Established in 1862, Ladurée is not only found on the Champs-Elyées but it’s also present in over 20 countries. Rising to prestige predominately for their macarons (and famous for their double-decker macaron), this baking powerhouse also sells personalised pastries in store almost weekly.
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La Pâtisserie de Rêves
Idyllically based between the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, La Pâtisserie de Rêves truly lives up to its ‘the pastry of dreams’ translation. Its signature sweet dish is the gateaux de saison; this is a delicious cake containing and topped with the freshest fruits and nuts of that season. This variety keeps the menu refreshing from spring, all the way through to winter.
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Pierre Hermé
From truffles to macarons, Pierre Hermé produces all the French classics using the highest quality ingredients and with the most elegant presentation. Their latest creation, the Fetish Ispahan collection, is an inspirational combination of pastries, jams, and nougats, all tasting of rose, raspberry and litchi.
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Pain de Sucre
Renowned for its festival foie gras terrines, mousses, and pâtés, Pain de Sucre also offers all the Parisian favourites. Located in the city centre, this boutique bakery is definitely worth a visit, because the passion of the two dedicated chefs can be tasted in every moreish mouthful of traditional French pastry.
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Carl Marletti
This independent patisserie really is something to write home about. The unique imagination and flair of Carl Marletti ensures that you’ll be faced with amazing flavour combinations – you’ll be thoroughly enchanted. The tantalising selection of preserves available include: pineapple and jasmine, blackcurrant and violet, and mango and ivory.
Jacques Genin
At Jacques Genin, the customers’ favourites are undoubtedly the toffees and caramels, but they also serve glamorous chocolates, fondants and pastries. This extensive list of flavours includes chocolate, mango, passion fruit, and strawberries. These delectable morsels keep the locals, and soon to be you, returning again and again.
Sadaharu Aoki
This Japanese born craftsman and his self-titled patisserie Sadaharu Aoki, hold two key principles when it comes to pastries: simplicity and quality. At the heart of every creation, you will find ingredients of the highest quality, from the macha green tea croissant to the sesame éclair. These fusion triumphs are remarkably unique taste sensations and not to be missed.
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Jean-Paul Hévin
A chocolate fan? Then a visit to Jean-Paul Hévin is certainly in order during your visit to Paris this year. Bursting with pralines, truffles, fondants, rounds, and mousses, the choice is phenomenal. If you can resist temptation until you get home, there are astounding gift pieces made in chocolate.
If you are in Paris you can visit Paris Disneyland to taste some amazing cakes and pastries.
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