10 Best Patisseries in Paris

10 Best Patisseries in Paris

There are more patisseries in Paris than there are across the rest of France combined. The Parisian dream is no joke; there are bakers around the world who dream of flocking to the French capital just to learn the secrets of the baking trade, and hopefully open a patisserie of their own someday.

Despite their abundance, each Parisian patisserie will have a unique flair of its own. They have to, or risk blending into the background of the city’s vibrant bakery culture and inevitably shutting down as quickly as they opened.

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1. Boulangerie Utopie in Paris

To locals, the Boulangerie Utopie is known as the gem of the 11th arrondissement. You’ll rarely find this spot empty; foodies come from far and wide to try the house specialties such as their famous black baguette.

Saturdays mornings are when they unveil their weekend specials to the public; come early and hungry!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Tuesday TO Sunday —  7pm to 8pm

ADDRESS: 20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Oberkampf

2. Odette Paris in Paris

Generally you can tell when a patisserie is good as the freshly baked goods don’t last more than 36 hours in a refrigerator. At Odette you have to get it while it’s hot, and visitors from around the world come to dine inside of the charming 17th century interior.

To top things off, enjoy a view of the Notre Dame while you wait.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: MONDAY TO Sunday —  11am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Saint-Michel Notre-Dame

3. Café Pouchkine in Paris

This dreamy nook faces some tough competition in the center of the city. Cafe Pouchkine believes that variety is the spice of life, and has incorporated traditional Russian baked goods into their classic French ensemble.

It’s a beautiful spot in which to lose a few hours while in Paris. Treat yourself!

For more great bakeries around Les Halles, click here!

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Monday TO Sunday —  7:30am to 10:30pm

ADDRESS: 16 Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Madeleine

4. Masmoudi in Paris

Masmoudi is a grab-and-go situation in the Sorbonne district on the Left Bank. There is little room for dining in, but with their small confections you won’t need to.

Some of their truffles are suitable for long-keep. Ask them to gift wrap them if you intend to take them back to your homeland.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Tuesday TO Saturday —  10:30am to 2pm // 3pm to 7pm

ADDRESS: 106 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Cluny La Sorbonne

5. Stohrer in Paris

Stohrer is the oldest patisserie in Paris. It was opened back in 1730, and has lived through things not even your great grandparents could have recalled.

Stohrer is as classically French as can be; understandable since they were basically there when French baking was invented. A legacy worth seeing and tasting, even if you do have to wait in a bit of a queue to do so.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Monday TO Sunday —  8am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Étienne Marcel

6. Bontemps in Paris

A day out in le Marais is best divided by a visit at the famous Bontemps. This patisserie doubles as a tea house, with a courtyard garden to set the scene. It’s run by sisters and has the most charming Wes Anderson inspired interior.

Bontemps is one of the only Parisian patisseries where you don’t feel like you’ll be written a fine if you accidentally spill your tea or drop some crumbs. It’s home!

Click here for a list of the best Jewish patisseries in le Marais.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Wednesday TO Sunday —  10am to 6pm

ADDRESS: 57 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Temple

7. Pain de Sucre in Paris

Also in le Marais is the far more serious establishment known as Pain de Sucre. This spot feels more like a showroom as opposed to a patisserie, but this is because the concept is centered around clean, chic, sturdy pastries made with precision in mind.

It’s a fantastic experience for aesthetically surreal pastries that look like platforms for still life.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Thursday TO Monday —  10am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 14 Rue Rambuteau, 75003 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Urquinaona

8. Carl Marletti in Paris

Known for a touch of silver present on every pastry, Carl Marletti is the patisserie of choice for anyone who finds themselves scouring the streets of the 5th arrondissement.

This is another spot where each item is treated like an art work, and attention to detail is noticeably valued. Speak to the staff about your personal taste preferences and they’ll be thrilled to direct you to goods they feel you’ll love.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Tuesday TO Sunday —  10am to 8pm

ADDRESS: 51 Rue Censier, 75005 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Censier-Daubenton

9. Poilâne Bakery in Paris

There are three branches of Poilâne around Paris. My go-to is the one in le Marais, as their specialty if their famous apple tart and you can almost always get one fresh out the oven.

Poilâne doubles as a bread bakery; their generous loaves proudly read the letter ‘P’ in their crust.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Wednesday to Sunday — 8pm to 1:30pm // 2:30pm to 6pm

ADDRESS: 38 Rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Filles du Calvaire

10. Sadaharu Aoki in Paris

Sadaharu Aoki is something different. This is a patisserie that has taken the best parts of French cuisine, and the bets parts of Japanese cuisine, & brought them together.

If you’re a lover of all things matcha then consider this your dream bakery. Does a matcha fulled croissant not sound like something you’d cross arrondissements for?

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Tuesday TO Sunday —  11am to 10pm

ADDRESS: 35 Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris, France

Metro STATION: Rennes