Patisserie - activities

Le Valentin, the charming retro tearoom in Paris' Galerie Vivienne

Did you know? Tucked away in Paris's Galerie Vivienne, a charming hidden tea room is the perfect spot for gourmands eager to sample delicious pastries, or in search of a restaurant for breakfast or lunch on the go. Welcome to Le Valentin, our favorite spot where you'll love to take a step back in time.

History of French pastry: everything you need to know about the Yule log

Chestnut, chocolate, fruit, iced or rolled, large or small: the Yule log is the ultimate holiday dessert! But where does it come from, and what's its history?

Pleincœur, Maxime Frédéric's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Paris 17th arrondissement

Maxime Frédéric, the famous Cheval Blanc pastry chef, surrounded by a talented team, has opened Pleincœur, a family-run bakery, patisserie and chocolaterie that's full of treasures. We take you on a tour of this Parisian boutique in the 17th arrondissement, in the Batignolles district.

La Bûche de Noël Flocon 2024 de l'hôtel Lutetia Paris: a gourmet blizzard by Nicolas Guercio

Looking for an exquisite and unique Yule log for the festive season? Discover Nicolas Guercio's incredible new creation for the Hotel Lutetia. The pastry chef's musical "Flocon" log is available by reservation only until December 22, 2024, for collection at the palace on December 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

Who won the Grand Prix de la Pâtisserie de Paris 2025?

The City of Paris has awarded the Grand Prix de la Pâtisserie Parisienne and the Jeunes Talents 2025. Who are this year's winners? We tell you all about them!

Île-de-France: where is the best 2024 badge?

Where to taste the best macarons in Ile-de-France? On Tuesday November 5, 2024, the Macaron Ile-de-France competition awards ceremony took place at the Salon de la Gastronomie in Mée-sur-Seine. Here we reveal the 2024 prize list, which includes an apprentice from Essonne and talent from Val-d'Oise.

Café Shin Paris, the delicious coffee shop between Paris and Seoul

Café Shin Paris is the newly opened coffee shop in the 10ᵉ arrondissement offering gourmet lattes and pastries to die for. This spot offers a happy marriage between France and Korea, with fusion specialties well worth the detour.

Roulés Boulés : The bakery of gourmet sandwiches and exceptional viennoiseries, Paris 3rd arrondissement

Are you looking for a good neighborhood artisan bakery in Paris's 3rd arrondissement that honors good sandwiches and quality viennoiseries? You'll "Roulés Boulés" to this excellent gourmet address that combines quality, love and creative viennoiseries. We've tried it and we love it!

The 2024 Flan Festival at Fou de Pâtisserie!

Fou de Pâtisserie is once again organizing its Parisian flan festival, this Saturday, October 12, 2024 in its store on rue Montorgueil. For one day, discover and taste the best flans in Paris in one place. From palace flans to small pastry shops, it's time for a flan orgy!

We tested the Best Pastry Shop in Yvelines 2024

The Yvelines 2024 Best Patisserie competition, organized by the Fédération de boulangerie-pâtisserie des Yvelines et de l'Essonne, took place in Sonchamp in September. Top of the list was Daniel Agil, a promising young chef from the Gare Ô Pains patisserie in Méré, who shone by winning gold in the "employee" category. The competition showcases local talent, who compete with daring and creativity to present the best paris-brest and apple tarts.

Julo, the patisserie that delights the 10th arrondissement

Julo is the name of a new patisserie opened by 3 talented pastry chefs in Paris's 10th arrondissement. We take you on a discovery tour.

Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times

Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try.

Dunkin' Donut's arrives in Paris

Dunkin, the American doughnut giant, is coming to France, and the first store is set to open in Paris in early 2025.

Iced tea at Burgundy Paris by Léandre Vivier

How about an enchanted interlude this summer 2024 in Paris? Head for the Burgundy to discover the iced tea created by talented chef Léandre Vivier.

Café de la Rose Lancôme by Nina Métayer on the Champs-Elysées

Alert, the Café de la Rose Lancôme opens its doors in the famous Champs Élysées boutique. And to satisfy your taste buds, what better than the World's Best Pastry Chef, aka Nina Métayer?

Bastien Blanc-Tailleur named world's most creative pastry chef by La Liste 2024

In search of the world's most creative pastry chef? On Tuesday June 17, 2024, Bastien Blanc-Tailleur was awarded the coveted title of the world's most creative pastry chef at the La Liste ceremony, held in Paris during the first International Pastry Forum.

Nina Métayer voted World's Best Pastry Chef 2024 by The World's 50 Best Restaurants

Nina Métayer continues to shine, and just a few months after being awarded the title of World Pastry Chef by the Uibc, was presented with the distinction of "World's Best Pastry Chef 2024" by The World's 50 Best Restaurants awards on Wednesday June 6.

Pâtisserie Nèulo, the temple of flan by Pierre-Jean Quinonero

Nèulo is the name of the Provencal patisserie-concept store imagined by Gauthier Rosario and Pierre-Jean Quinonero, French Dessert Champion. Originally dedicated to waffles, the 5th arrondissement Paris venue has changed its tune to become a paradise for all types of flan. From marble flan to lemon flan and the famous vanilla flan, this is the spot for fans of the iconic Parisian pastry.

The special Mother's Day Queen of Hearts cake by Lenôtre & Shy'm for Princess Margot

To celebrate Mother's Day 2024, which takes place on May 22 in France, Maison Lenôtre has teamed up with Shy'm to create a unique delicacy. Available from May 22 to 26, 2024, this entremets, named "Reine de Cœur", is an ode to maternal love. Proceeds from this creation will be donated to the Princesse Margot Association, which supports children with cancer.

La Pâtisserie Mélilot, the 20th arrondissement's artisanal gourmet haunt

La Pâtisserie Mélilot is the charming gourmet haunt nestled on rue de la Réunion in Paris's 20ᵉ arrondissement. Imagined by chef Sabrina Allard, this little neighborhood nugget offers us a short range of artisanal cakes and pastries. Among them are creations based on melilot, an aromatic plant with vanilla and tonka bean aromas that deserves to be better known.