Paris, the home of the world’s greatest patisseries

Whatever the season, Paris never ceases to amaze with its stratospherically high gastronomic standards and thousands of flavours. And if your taste buds tend to be suckers for pastries you are certainly in the right place. Come and discover the best patisserie selections throughout the city: L'Eclair de Génie by Christophe Adam - La Maison du Chou by Manuel Martinez - Michalak Takeaway – Pâtisserie Gastel - La Pâtisserie des Rêves - Pain de Sucre.

Presented for the delight of your sweet tooth

No introduction is necessary for Christophe Adam, the little genius of Montorgueil. The name of his pastry shop, l’Eclair de Génie, is a pun (a flash of genius) and this flavour boutique is one of the few devoted to eclairs and chocolate truffles. And these eclairs really are touched by a flash of creative genius, being both beautiful to look at and stunningly delicious. Come and taste the best and also enjoy exclusive homemade ice creams at 31 Rue Lepic, Paris.

The second address you need to know about is the Maison du Chou, where Manuel Martinez produces gorgeous cream puffs that are filled with cream to order, so that they are always just perfect. You cannot miss this cute little place located in the chic Saint Germain district due to the beauty of the sign advertising its presence. An indicator of popularity is the permanent queue outside the shop, a testament to the excellence of the creations of Manuel Martinez.

The Michalak Takeaway offers a mouth-watering selection of classic gâteaux and new creations. Located in the 10th arrondissement, it has a large display window to attract attention. As soon as you enter the shop, irresistible aromas enchant you and you know that you are in the hands of a master pastry chef. Christophe Michalak’s list of original pastry creations is long but the taste is always on top.

At the Pâtisserie Gastel, the pastry chef Olivier Stehly offers originality, creativity and craftsmanship. Visit the place and you’ll be irresistibly drawn to sample his wares, such as the mac'honoré, the infini and the cube. The classics are also revisited with an array of delicious pastries, not to mention new inventions created by the master pâtissier.

La Pâtisserie des Rêves is where dreams become reality thanks to Thierry Teyssier and Philippe Conticini. The passion of these two great chefs has created a world of temptation in which the sense of taste vies for supremacy with the sense of sight. These superb pastry creators realise the dream by offering the cakes of your childhood revisited, traditional and ice cream millefeuilles and much more. 

At Pain de Sucre the specialties are the viennoiseries and the gâteaux. Considered one of the finest patisseries in Paris, Pain de Sucre finds new ways to bring together the sweet and the savoury, and offers magnificent macarons, marshmallows, tarts and feuilletés. Finish your sweet tooth trail in the heart of Paris at Pain de Sucre, with its glass front and colourful and clean design.

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