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25 Best Bakeries to Try in Paris
Paris is simply the home and source of all tasty bakeries with the most famous saying around Paris ‘whoever doesn’t believe in heaven on earth has not yet toured the Parisian pastries. Bread is a fundamental part of French culture. The scent of baked pastries floods out and fills almost every street corner of Paris. The sweet aroma is described as love in the air of Paris which is not just any kind of love but love for dessert. The aroma is quite tempting with the freshly baked bread and desserts that leave you salivating.
You can go for various recommendations ranging from tasty tarts, gluten-free desserts, macaron, special Paris bread, Ispahan macaron, and delicious pastries. Paris also hosts a variety of best pastries worth trying from budget-friendly bakery shops to the oldest and most modern bakeries in Paris.
Below are the 25 best bakeries to try in Paris
1. Patisserie Yann Couvreur
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Are you on a quest to satisfy your cravings for the best pastries in Paris? Patisserie Yann Couvreur has to be your destination. With its three establishments which include Parmentier, Galleries Lafayette, and Rosiers, this is the place for everyone with a taste for pastries. Right from the dessert, Yann Couvreur has captured the hearts of its customers with its mastered multiple styles of culinary expertise. The delicious dessert will have you traveling across the world to come back for more. The sight and scent of the bakery are alluring upon entering.
Couvreur has become widely known for his clever riffs on classic pastries. Some of these are ready-made from praline rose to seasonal tartes, roulés filled with pistachio chocolate, hazelnut or milk chocolate, and coconut. You cannot afford to miss the three pastry ‘special’ which include Madagascan Vanilla millefeuille and creamy meringue pavlova which is topped with red fruits.
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Address: Rosiers – 23 bis Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France.
Contact: 01 42 45 19 29
Open: Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
2. Des Gâteaux et du Pain
By any chance, you find yourself in Paris, be certain to get the best croissant from Des Gâteaux et du Pain. It is also known for hearty rustic loaves. The pastry shop’s interior and exterior give an impression of a luxury boutique considering the quality offered. The colors of the delicious homemade cakes are so captivating and tempting and one cannot resist buying some before leaving the shop. The cover of the croissants is a symphony of crispiness and lightness while the inside is incredibly soft and generous. The delicious cakes are made of fresh and seasonal fruits which are favorable for those with a sweet tooth.
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Address: 63 Bd Pasteur, 75015 Paris, France
Closed: Tuesday
Open: Wednesday – Monday 9:00 am – 7:30 pm. Sunday closed at 6:00 pm
3. Pâtisserie E. Ladurée
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Are you looking for the most famous and delicious macaroon? Look no further. Ladurée is the source and king of the macaroon world with dozens of flavors that include creamy fillings on the inside of the meringue sandwiches. The macaroon is of perfect texture and filled with jams, ganaches, and creams. The pastries are light and chewy which causes customers to keep coming back for more. The colorful pieces and flavors have customers devouring the pastry right at the shop. Some people might find them a bit expensive, however, they are worth the cost.
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Address: 16 rue Royale, 75008 Paris, France
Contact: 01 42 60 21 79
Open: from 8:00 am – 10:30 pm
4. Pierre Hermé
How can you say you visited Paris if you did not pay a visit to this outstanding pastry shop? The pastry shop is mostly referred to as the Picasso of pastry. From the design of the shop to the yellow illumination of the display case, everything looks sensational. The interior design is dominated by black color after all the pastries do all the talking for the shop. Let your taste buds be delighted by the rainbow macarons, Ispahan macaron, and the vanilla shortbread tarte. The Ispahan croissant is composed of lychee, raspberry, and rose which requires you to call the shop the day before and reserve one.
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Address: 133 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France
Contact: 01 43 54 47 77
Open: Wednesday – Monday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Tuesday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
5. Carl Marletti
Are you looking for modern and beautifully executed recipes with Paris? This bakery is exactly what you are looking for. It is an independent Latin Quarter that is run by an outstanding and talented pastry chef Carl Maeletti. He explores and covers all corners of the French desserts in his pastries.
DO NOT forget to try out the cream puffs that are layered with pastry cream, caramelized, and topped with whipped cream. He prepares a variety of tempting treats which bursts with flavors of nuts, chocolate, caramel, and fruits all in one piece. It is without a doubt one of the outstanding and unmatched delicacies.
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Address: 51 Rue Censier, 75005 Paris, France
Contact: 01 43 31 68 12
Open: Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 am -7:00 pm, Sunday closed at 1:30 pm
6. Boulangerie Bo
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Are you fond of Japanese flavors and you found yourself in Paris? Then Boulangerie Bo is a must-visit in Paris. This pastry is a veritable wonderland consisting of modern French outstanding desserts and Japanese – inflected pastries that awaits you in this pastry shop. Various desserts are made by the chef in different seasons and you can have a taste of cherry blossom Mont Blanc if you pay a visit during spring. Every item on the menu is made in–house from giant bread to the raspberry croissants.
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Address: 85 bis Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France
Contact: 01 43 07 75 21
Open: Thursday to Tuesday. 7 am – 8 pm, Tuesday closes at 7 pm and Thursday opens at 9 am
7. Popelini
This is certainly one of the best cream puffs in the city. Anyone with dire interests will not miss an opportunity in Popelini. It serves more than a dozen delicious recipes that you can choose from. The different magnificent flavors range from vanilla, coffee, pistachio, lemon, and salted butter caramel. Popelini has worn the heart of its customers from its varieties including those that love fruits in which the cream puff is flavored with passion fruits, rose, and raspberry confit. The only regret that you might have is leaving the shopping without having enough.
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Address: 29 rue Debelleyme, 75003 Paris, France
Contact: 01 44 61 31 44
Open Tuesday to Sunday 11 am – 7: 30 pm. Sunday 10 am – 3 pm
8. Gilles Marchal
Though there are multiple bakeries in Paris, this one, in particular, has a pleasant ambiance and sweet buttery pastries made with an ingredient of love. The pastry shop owned by chef Gilles Marchal is widely known for his expertise in madeleines which is multiple in flavors like pine honey, pistachio, lemon zest, and grand cru dark chocolate. His spirited renditions of classic desserts are outstanding and you can’t fail to have a taste of his famous king cake on your visit to Paris.
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Address: 9 Rue Ravignan, 75018 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 85 34 73 30
Open: Wednesday – Sunday 8:30 am – 7:30 pm
9. Chambelland
This is the source and home of an all-gluten-free selection of pastries from cookies, cakes, bread, and focaccias. If you compare their counterparts in gluten-free goods you will appreciate their work which is entirely sensational and different kinds of pastries. On the other hand, you don’t need to be gluten tolerant to enjoy the pastries because you are covered by chocolate–chip cookies which turn out to be as good as any others.
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Address: 14 Rue Ternaux, 75011 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 43 55 07 30
Open: Wednesday – Tuesday 8:30 am – 7:30 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
10. Poilane
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Have you heard of pastries that nourish the body and spirit? Poilane pastries will have you nourished with his art of baking. With the shop dating back to 1923, be sure to have a taste of the traditional country bread. The sensational scent of the pastries is beckoning and so tempting at the same time.
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Address: 8 Rue du Cherche-Midi 75006 Paris, France
Contact: 01 45 48 42 59
11. La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac
You will never regret the French desserts and pastries in this place. The air within is filled with love, not any other love, Love for pastries. Everything you can think of in a bakery you will defiantly find here. Different types ranging from chocolate bars and chocolate marble cakes are here. Different pieces of bread also range from sourdoughs, baguettes, and focaccia stuffed with sundried tomatoes. Be sure to entertain your taste buds with varieties of great tartines, terrine, and pate which is a must-eat in Paris. DO NOT dare to leave the pastry without devouring the famous lemon pie, parfait, or mouth-watering fruitcake.
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Address: 24 r Paul Bert, 75011 Paris, France
Contact: 01 55 87 21 40
Open: Wednesday – Tuesday 7 am – 8 pm, Monday 7 am-7 pm
12. Ble Sucre
From the outside of the pastry shop, it may appear like any other ordinary building while the inside is magical. The pastry is pocket friendly and you wouldn’t dare leave the shop without tasting the millefeuilles and iced madeleines. As for croissants, you can never go wrong with this pastry which is the best in Paris. Simply you cannot talk of visiting Paris without walking by this famous pastry with its magnificent quality in creating the most eye-catching bread and of course pastries.
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Address: 7 Rue Antoine Vollon, 75012 Paris, France
Contact: 01 43 40 77 73
Open: Tuesday – Sunday, 7 am – 8 pm, Sunday 7 am – 3:30 pm
13. Pâtisserie Stohrer
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Anyone looking for variety from the oldest patisserie in Paris cannot miss this pastry. All types and varieties of savory pastries found their way into this place. They range from more rustic qualities to classic French pastries like baba au rhum filled with fruits or Chantilly cream, petits puits d’amour, and apple tarts. The croissants at Stohkrer are everyone’s favorite, made flaky and buttery, prepared with perfection, and served with love.
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Address: 51, rue Montorgueil 75002 Paris 2ème, France
Contact: 01 42 33 38 20
Open: Wednesday – Tuesday 10 am – 8:30 pm, Sunday 8 am – 8 pm
14. Du Pain et des Idées
The most magnificent viennoiseries and pastries are made here using ancient and organic ingredients. They are not only tasty leaving you craving as you devour them but also healthy. The variety includes iconic flan and traditional pain des Amis, fresh apple Chausson, chocolate – pistachios roll, and orange blossom. Simply you cannot get enough.
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Address: 34 Rue Yves Toudic 75010 Paris, France
Contact: 01 42 40 44 52
Open: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 7:30 pm
15. Boulangerie Utopie
Boulangerie Utopie has beautiful pastries and sandwiches lined up which would confuse for jewels, except for the aroma that beckons from afar. All shapes are aligned here and you can have a glance at all the products from the counter. The only regret is walking away without having enough because you can only keep coming for more.
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Address: 20 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris, France
Contact: +33982507448
Open: Tuesday – Sunday 7 am – 8 pm
16. Aux Merveilleux de Fred
It is all about lovers of merveilleux which is a specialty from Northern France. All the French traditional cakes lead to this place. The delicious merveilleux are enveloped in various coatings which range from caramelized hazelnuts to chocolate flavors. They are made with layers of meringue and topped with cream. The display is quite sensational with a black façade counter which matches the feel of most displays.
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Address: 24 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe, 75004 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 57 40 98 43
Open: Wednesday – Thursday, 7:30 am – 8 pm
17. Gontran Cherrier
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Can you imagine falling in love with pastries? No? then Gontran Cherrier knows how to do just that. Bread is not just bread for this pastry. Gontran Cherrier will surprise you with an unexpected experience of a variety of loaves made with molasses and coriander seeds, squid-ink rolls, red miso, and paprika buns.
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Address: Unnamed Road, 75015 Paris, France
Open: Thursday – Tuesday, 7:30 am – 8:30 pm, Sunday 8 am – 8 pm
18. Senoble Famile Gourmande
You can never go wrong with this outstanding pastry. The sweet aroma is so captivating and tempting at the same time. Chocolate, sweet condiments, exquisite pastries, and macarons are the most iconic in this pastry.
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Address: 15 Rue des Bateliers, 92110 Clichy, France
Contact: +33631172268
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 7:30 pm, Saturday 11 am – 6 pm
19. Fou de Patisserie
Are you traveling to Paris and you are fond of luscious pastries? Worry no more. Fou de Patisserie is a specialty in these pastries displayed on one long counter from leading pastry chefs in the city. You cannot compare pastries from this shop with others since it’s made with the best hands and minds altogether.
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Address: 45 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris, France
Contact: +33140410061
Open: Thursday – Wednesday, 10 am – 8 pm
20. Pierre Herme
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Are you craving pastries made with excellence and perfection in Paris? You cannot fail to appreciate the pastries prepared within the confines of these walls. Pick up varieties including Ispahan croissant mixed with raspberry, lychee, and rose. Rainbow–hued macarons are topped with mixed flavors like milk-chocolate passionfruit, Iranian black lemon, and pistachio–raspberry.
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Address: 89 Bd Malesherbes, 75008 Paris, France
Contact: +33145122402
Open: Monday – Thursday, 11 am – 7 pm, Friday – Sunday, 10 am – 8 pm
21. La Gambette à Pain
Welcome to the summon of deliciousness from the best pastry in Paris. Fantastic bread is prepared with matcha, azukis, black charcoal, and white chocolate, or even cinder and apples. This bread has no rivals in Paris, it is unmatched.
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Address: 86 Av. Gambetta 75020 Paris, France
Contact: 01 43 64 52 34
Open: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am -8 pm
22. Laurent Duchene
You will never be disappointed by the choice of Laurent Duchene. No wonder the shop was considered the best in pastry in Paris. The bread and cakes are delicious. Just make sure to carry enough because you will have no option other than going back for more.
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Address：2 Rue Wurtz, 75013 Paris, France
Contact: 01 45 33 85 09
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 07:30-20:00
23. La Maison d’Isabelle
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Forget about any other croissants you have eaten elsewhere if you have not interacted with croissants from La Maison d’Isabelle. This is the best bakery having won the 2018 Croissant Competitions the taste became even better. The charm of this pastry is not limited by pocket-friendly prices to taste and flavor.
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Address：47ter Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75005 Paris, France
Contact: 01 43 54 04 14
Business hours: Tuesday – Sunday 06:00 -20:30
24. Gerard Mulot
The pastry prepares some of the finest macarons, pain au chocolate, and croissants in France. They are mixed with flavors of strawberry and champagne. Creative macarons and chocolate put this pastry on the map against other shops.
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Address: 76 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris, France
Contact: +33143268577
Open: Sunday – Saturday, 8 am – 8 pm, Sunday 8 am – 6 pm
25. Arnaud Larher
Are you in search of diversity in the selection of cakes? Arnaud Larhers’ tarte citrons are without a doubt the best in the entire city. You cannot find any other pastry in Paris with regional pastries prepared within the confines of the shop. The regional pastries range from Kouign-Amann to Kugelhopfv which is an Alsatian pastry that is sort of a cross between a brioche and bundt cake.
Practical information
Address: 93 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris, France
Contact: +33143293815
Open: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm, Saturday 10 am – 7 pm
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