Paris, the capital of patisserie, is the ideal place to find unusual pastries and enjoy a memorable gourmet experience. In this article, we invite you to discover the best original sweet creations Paris has to offer. From trompe-l'œil cakes to revisited classics and little-known specialties from elsewhere, there's something for everyone. Don't forget that this article is updated regularly, so check back often for the latest!
Trompe-l'œil cakes: Trompe-l'œil cakes are true works of art. These pastries are distinguished by their deceptive appearance, resembling everyday objects or savory dishes. They are a real challenge for the taste buds and are sure to surprise.
Classiques revisités: Classiques revisités breathe new life into traditional cakes. Parisian pastry chefs compete in ingenuity to transform these French pastry staples into innovative and delicious creations. These sweet masterpieces are sure to amaze you with their originality.
Little-known foreign specialties: Paris is also a melting pot of cultures, which is reflected in the diversity of its patisseries. Little-known foreign specialties are delicacies from other parts of the world, allowing you to discover new flavors and pastry traditions. Let yourself be tempted by these exotic delights and get off the beaten track.
Addresses not to be missed: For a unique gourmet experience and a taste of these unusual pastries in Paris, there are many quality addresses across the city. These establishments offer original and tasty creations, sure to delight sweet tooths. Don't hesitate to consult our detailed list of not-to-be-missed gourmet addresses!
Paris' unusual patisseries offer an unforgettable culinary experience and showcase the innovation and creativity of the capital's pastry chefs. Don't wait any longer to discover these gourmet and original creations. And don't forget, this article is regularly updated with new addresses and discoveries, so check back often to make sure you don't miss a thing!
Sweet Intuition: the gourmet patisserie and tearoom where you can create your own cake from A to Z
For those of you with a sweet tooth, Sweet Intuition is the place to indulge in delicious homemade desserts, made to order, in the Montorgueil district. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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? [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Christophe Michalak's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Étienne Marcel, Paris 1er
Gourmet alert, Christophe Michalak has just opened his new boutique in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement of Paris. Head to rue Etienne Marcel to discover this new gourmet spot, which for the first time brings together pastry, bakery and chocolate all in one place. [Read more]
Fu, the coffee shop and brunch pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement, takes you on a journey to Asia
Are you tempted by a new pastry and coffee shop with Asian flavors? Matcha, sesame and pandan, as well as durian and kimchi, enliven the cakes and dishes in this new spot opening in Paris's 13th arrondissement. From breakfast to lunch and afternoon tea, of course, it's all about unusual treats and brunch every day. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Ginko, the 19th arrondissement's nugget pastry shop with Franco-Japanese-Moroccan flavors
Ginko is the name of this little neighborhood patisserie that delights the 19th arrondissement. It's a place where you'll discover creative patisseries with a hint of travel, which we're sure you'll love to try - a real editor's favorite. [Read more]
Bopain, the 12th arrondissement bakery with incredible pastries
Bopain, freshly opened, is the neighborhood bakery-pastry shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement that combines good produce and expertise. At Bopain, there are no concessions: all bread is organic, and all viennoiseries and pastries are homemade with passion. [Read more]
Long & Tee, an unusual tea room with trompe-l'oeil pastries
Long & Tee is an astonishing Chinese tea room in the 9th arrondissement. Here you can sample Asian delicacies and try out the astonishing trompe l'oeil pastries. [Read more]
T'Xuan : tea room, tea time and Chinese pastry shop in Paris
T'Xuan is a Chinese tea room in Paris that offers you to taste unknown specialties and gourmet pastries. Notice to the culinary adventurers and lovers of Asian flavors, here is your next favorite. [Read more]
The Ritz patisserie by François Perret
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is the name of François Perret's pastry shop and tea room at the Ritz. Head to 38 rue Cambon to discover pastry bars, pastry drinks, all kinds of madeleines and, of course, the chef's famous pastries that we love so much. [Read more]
Mochi Mochi Aki, the new gourmet store of Aki Paris
Mochi Mochi Aki, this is the name of the new store just opened by Aki Paris. After Aki Boulangerie and Aki Café, Mochi Mochi Aki has also moved to rue Saint-Anne to delight lovers of mochis, melon burgers and other sweets, discover what is waiting for you there. [Read more]
Wonderland, the unusual pastry shop - tea room
Direction Alesia and Rodolphe Groizard's Wonderland pastry shop. This former chef of a starred restaurant has a passion for trompe-l'oeil and dedicates his pastry shop-tea room to original creations that are as surprising visually as they are in taste. Cactus, armchair, merry-go-round or Moaï statue are part of his desserts that will ravage your table! [Read more]
Tartelettes, the unusual pastry shop for sweet and savory pies in Paris
Tartelettes is this original pastry shop in Paris that invites us to discover hot pies that come in sweet or savory versions. Here is an address that will make everyone agree! [Read more]
The pastry shop of Cédric Grolet, pastry chef of Le Meurice
If you like pastry, you must know Cédric Grolet, the pastry chef of Le Meurice, famous for his fascinating cakes, and especially for his fruit sculptures! While his cakes were only served in the restaurants of Le Meurice, it is now possible to amaze your friends and family with his pastries, available to take away. You're sure to fall in love! [Read more]
