Iced cookies from Matthieu Carlin (Hôtel de Crillon) return to the Place de la Concorde

TheParisian summer promises to be rich in delicacies. For fans of frosty flavors, it's a chance to refresh your taste buds with creations from the capital's finest ice cream makers. And there's one summer plan we're particularly keen on. To discover it, head to Place de la Concorde, at the foot of theHôtel de Crillon, the legendary Parisian palace.

Since June 27, 2024, the ice cream cart at theHôtel de Crillon has been making a comeback with an even more gourmet concept. At the helm of this frosty spot is Matthieu Carlin, the hotel's head pastry chef, who makes a point of offering low-sugar creations that highlight natural flavors, often adding a regressive, comforting touch.

For this new edition, Matthieu Carlin pushes the limits of gourmet delights with the return of his signature iced cookie.

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This regressive ice cream required a lot of hard work to create, but it was well worth it, to say the least: an extremely soft, barely-baked cookie, with tasty toppings. This delicacy is a mix of all our guilty pleasures, and the whole is beautifully balanced in terms of both textures and flavors.

This year's menu includes the original signature dark chocolate, pecan and caramel cookie, the raspberry and pistachio cookie and a new creation, the alcohol-free Apricot Almond and Rosé in partnership with Nooh By La Coste. This new offering is both fruity and refreshing, echoing the flavors of Provence and childhood, and reminding us of the calisson.

To savor these frosted treats, head to the Butterfly Pâtisserie tea room, as well as to the Terrasse de la Concorde and takeaway! Then all that's left to do is enjoy the beauty of Place de la Concorde, the charm of the Tuileries Gardens or treat yourself to a visit to the Hôtel de la Marine!