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Top Patisseries in Paris Virtual Tour

April 1, 2016 by Sarah Trivuncic 6 Comments

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Hugo et Victor grapefruit tarts

Hugo et Victor grapefruit tarts

Window shopping for cake is my favourite pastime and I adore admiring French patisseries. Paris’s Left Bank is packed with patisseries and chocolatiers so it’s heaven for cake voyeurs and baking addicts. Carrie Bradshaw may have tirelessly admired shoes whereas for me it’s choux.

Left Bank resident and friend Hilda took me on a walking tour around the Rue du Bac and surrounding neighbourhood. It has become a pastry magnet in the past ten years and you can visit most of the biggest names in French patisserie within a walkable area.

A walking tour of Paris patisseries

Now obviously it would have been nutritionally irresponsible for me to try ALL of these in one trip. I limited myself to some Eric Kayser pistachio cake and some Christophe Adam eclairs and merely drooled over the rest. But I have so many delicacies to work my way through it’s a great excuse to take my family back to Paris. Frankly I could hop on Eurostar every weekend for six months and only scratch the surface.

So meanwhile at home I’ll have to follow these French patisseries on social media. Or console myself with visiting the best bakeries in London whilst working my way through the Bake Off Creme de la Creme cook book.

In no particular order, here are the places Hilda showed me and a few others nearby also worth pointing out. Some of these businesses have branches elsewhere in Paris but the Left Bank is a great place to explore lots of Paris patisseries within a short distance.

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[L’innovation… dans le goût et les ingrédients] Notre maison compte dans ses gènes celui de l’innovation : cela ne se limite pas aux processus et aux boutiques, mais concerne aussi les produits et le goût ! Peut-être avez vous remarqué de nouveaux ingrédients dans nos sandwiches, salades et gourmandises : graines de chia, baies de Goji, chou Kale… autant de produits sains qui correspondent aux attentes de chacun en matière d’alimentation. [Innovation… in taste and ingredients] Our House has in its genes the innovation: this is not limited to processes and to the shops, but also concerns the products and taste! You may have noticed new ingredients in our sandwiches, salads and sweets: Chia seeds, Goji berries, Kale cabbage… so many healthy products that meets everyone expectations of food.#kayser #maisonkayser #erickayser #healthy

A photo posted by Eric Kayser Officiel (@maisonkayser) on Feb 19, 2016 at 4:36am PST

1. Maison Kayser

With a staggering 40 branches in Paris, nationwide and globally, Eric Kayser has achieved international recognition for his breads and pastries. Their website says a London branch in Marylebone will open soon. As well as more intricate items Maison Kayser was selling many varieties of majestic pound cake in different flavours. I bought a deep green chunk of his pistachio one and ate it for breakfast the next day.
18 Rue du Bac (and many others)
75007 Paris
Website:maison-kayser.com
Instagram:Maison Kayser

Envie de fraises ? #dalloyau #fraisier A photo posted by DALLOYAU Paris Official (@dalloyauparis) on Mar 30, 2016 at 7:48am PDT

2. Dalloyau

Dalloyau has around a dozen branches in Paris then globally in the UAE, China, Japan and more bafflingly, Azerbaijan. The house of Dalloyau has an impeccable pedigree having been discovered by Louis XIV back in 1682. Their huge team of pastry chefs develops “collections” of cake a year in advance in the manner of haute couture fashion. These Maison Dalloyau YouTube videos are mesmerising showing off their stunning work.
63 Rue de Grenelle (and others)
75007 Paris
Website:dalloyau.fr
Instagram: Dalloy au Paris

Félicitations à @lagrenadine qui est notre #angelinaPicoftheWeek ! Utilisez #AngelinaParis pour avoir la chance d’apparaître sur notre page !

A photo posted by Angelina Paris (@angelina_paris) on Apr 8, 2016 at 6:15am PDT

3. Angelina

It seems unfair when Angelina produce a vast array of amazing cakes that it’s their hot chocolate that gets all the attention. Having tried one I could see why. Made from three kinds of African cocoas from Ivory Coast, Ghana and Niger, it’s no exaggeration to say you can almost stand the spoon up in it. Their chestnut mont blancs are another speciality. Established in 1903, both Marcel Proust and Coco Chanel were frequent visitors to Angelina’s original Belle Epoque Louvre salon but this quieter branch on Rue du Bac is one of nine alternatives around Paris.

108 Rue du Bac (and others)
75007 Paris
Website: angelina-paris.fr
Instagram: Angelina

Surprise au 27 rue de Varenne La boutique est parée de couleurs pour Pâques et la collection Tanabata ! ? #jacquesgenin #pâques #pâques2016 #chocolat #chocolatier #chocolats #chocolates #chocolate #tanabata #tanabatafestival #easter #easteregg #easter2016 #paris #ruedevarenne #ruedubac #paris7 #merchandising #visualmerchandising #vitrines #vitrine #windowdisplay A photo posted by Jacques Genin (@jacquesgenin) on Mar 8, 2016 at 1:39am PST

4. Jacques Genin

Jacques Genin now specialises in chocolate – his Easter egg collection looked like blown Venetian glass – and he has two glamorous branches that feel as much like Bond Street jewellers as chocolate shops.
27 Rue de Varenne
75007 Paris
Website: jacquesgenin.fr
Instagram: Jacques Genin

#easter 2016 Nous serons ouvert lundi de pâques aux mêmes horaires que d’habitude. #clairedamon #chocolate #chocolat A photo posted by des gâteaux et du pain (@desgateauxetdupain) on Mar 26, 2016 at 12:31am PDT

5. Des Gateaux et Du Pain

Claire Damon’s sleek modern premises feel more like a fashion store than a bakery. Trained by Pierre Hermé, over the past ten years she’s established herself as a favourite of on the Paris patisserie trail and a role model attracting more women to the profession.

89 Rue du Bac
75007 Paris
Website: desgateauxetdupain.com
Instagram: 
Des Gateaux et Du Pain

Les kits sont à l’honneur ce mois-ci à @lagrandeepicerie : prenez le temps de préparer quelques douceurs pour toute la famille ce week-end ! Our event “C’est vous le chef” goes on: take time to enjoy cooking for your familly this weekend! #LaGrandeEpicerie #CestVousLeChef #MaisonDeLaChantilly A photo posted by La Grande Epicerie de Paris (@lagrandeepicerie) on Apr 15, 2016 at 9:42am PDT

6. La Grande Epicerie de Paris

La Grande Epicerie de Paris is the food hall arm of department store Bon Marché (no connection to the low cost fashion chain in the UK). Similar in scale to Harvey Nichols’ or Fortnum and Mason food halls, La Grande Epicerie was a fusion of upmarket grocery store and gift shop stocking foodie gifts from many big name French brands.

38 Rue de Sèvres
75007 Paris
Website: Lagrandeepicerie.com
Instagram: La Grande Epicerie

Le Millefeuille vanille, un classique décliné en version 4, 6 ou 8 gourmands ou bien juste pour soi en individuel… #patisserie #pastry #pastrylover #millefeuille #vanille #desserts #gourmandise #miam #artisan #legoffetgabarra A photo posted by Hugo & Victor (@hugovictor_paris) on Mar 31, 2016 at 6:46am PDT

7. Hugo & Victor

Headed by award winning pastry chef Hugues Pouget, Hugo & Victor describes itself as “a universe of its own”. Their star flavours of chocolate, vanilla and caramel are sold all year round whereas other flavours are sold when “in season” for a true gourmet experience.

40 Boulevard Raspail
75007 Paris
Website: hugovictor.com
Instagram:  Hugo Victor

 

 

8. La Patisserie des Reves

With their iconic glass dome displays, La Patisserie des Reves is a visually memorable experience.

93 Rue du Bac
75007 Paris
Website: lapatisseriedesreves.com
Instagram: @lpdr_paris

Chocolat Chapon Rue du Bac Paris

9. Chocolat Chapon

69 Rue du Bac
75007 Paris
Website: chocolat-chapon.com
Instagram: Chocolat Chapon

 

10. Gosselin

258 Boulevard Saint-Germain
75007 Paris
Website: www.boulangeriegosselin.com
Instagram: @gosselin.paris

Eclairs by Christophe Adam at L'Eclair de Genie

11. L’Eclair de Genie

My favourite eclairs! I saw this lemon yuzu eclair on Facebook recently and knew I had to get back to L’Eclair de Genie to try one. The salt caramel one on the right was an old favourite I’d tried last year. Christophe Adam has several branches of L’Eclair de Genie and also makes eclair shaped tarts topped with fruit. I will have to try those out next time.

13 Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie
75006 Paris
Website: leclairdegenie.com
Instagram: Christophe Adam

Thank You @judithraenyc for this beautiful photograph of our bread rolls! #painpoilane #judithraephotography #bread #rolls #photography A photo posted by Poilane (Page Officielle) (@painpoilane) on Mar 30, 2016 at 1:17pm PDT

12. Poilâne

There was uproar in the UK when Poilâne’s loaves of rustic bread went on sale for £4 a piece but it’s a travesty anyone compare their wares with the sliced white variety. Poilâne make the ultimate sourdough bread using sea salt from the Guerande and the best wheat from their suppliers. I keep a loaf in the freezer and toast it a slice at a time for a treat with homemade soup.

8 Rue du Cherche-Midi
75006 Paris
Website: poilane.fr
Instagram: Pain Poilane

Have you ever tasted the creations of the #FetishMontebello? The perfect pairing between pistachio and strawberry is available until 8th May. #PierreHerme #PicassoofPastry

A photo posted by Maison Pierre Hermé Paris (@pierrehermeofficial) on Apr 8, 2016 at 8:19am PDT

13. Pierre Hermé

Also famous for his macarons, Pierre Hermé is another 21st century pastry chef to have become a global phenomenon and was described by Vogue magazine as “the Picasso of Pastry.”

72 Rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris
Website: pierreherme.com
Instagram: Pierre Hermé

Laduree Paris St Germain

Vert, rose, ivoire, noir, bleu lilas, tant de couleurs emblématiques de la Maison Ladurée

A photo posted by LADUREE PARIS OFFICIEL (@maisonladuree) on Apr 8, 2016 at 8:24am PDT

14. Ladurée

Picture Kerstin Dunst as Marie Antoinette in Sofia Coppola’s movie and that’s a good description of the atmosphere at Ladurée. They’re best known for macarons and choux pastry religeuses and an elegant destination for afternoon tea. The Rue Bonaparte corner shop branch with iconic eau de nil frontage is a must see. I wrote a post about the Laduree window displays in 2012.

21 Rue Bonaparte
75006 Paris
Website: laduree.com
Instagram: Ladurée

Iridescent colours and intense flavours, Pierre Marcolini’s macarons are generous, light and delicious! Regram @blanccoco_food #PierreMarcolini #Macaron A photo posted by Pierre Marcolini (@pierremarcolini) on Apr 15, 2016 at 2:58am PDT

15. Pierre Marcolini

An haute chocolatier born in Belgium, Pierre Marcolini was crowned World Pastry Champion in 1995 and now has branches around the world. His range includes macarons as well as chocolates.

89 Rue de Seine
75006 Paris
Website:
marcolini.com
Instagram: Pierre Marcolini

Thank you Jenn ?? Posted by @jennyeesf – LE THE VERT Matcha and salted caramel tart (cut so you can see the layers). At @sadaharuaoki, they put an Asian twist on French pastries. I wouldn’t think to put green tea and caramel together but it works. Caramel was a little overpowering but I can’t complain because it’s so good. #jennyeeParis #paris6 A photo posted by pâtisserie Sadaharu AOKI paris (@sadaharuaoki) on Sep 9, 2015 at 5:22am PDT

16. Sadaharu Aoki

A Japanese pastry chef firmly entrenched on the Paris patisserie scene for twenty years.

35 Rue de Vaugirard
75006 Paris
Website: sadaharuaoki.com
Instagram: @sadaharuaoki

And just one more…

One of my favourites I sadly could not track down on Instagram or any social media at all for that matter – but it’s well worth a trip to…

17. Georges Larnicol

Maison du Georges Larnicol is somewhere I originally discovered and wrote about their St Malo branch back in 2010 but was later delighted to discover they had shops all over France.

It’s my favourite chocolate shop ever with endless displays of truffles, bars, biscuits and macarons. I feel like Augustus Gloop in Willy Wonka’s garden when I walk into this place. They have a very satisfying self service display in the manner of old fashioned Woolworths’ pick and mix and I frequently leave with about 5 different bags.  The kouign amann Breton pastries and chocolate seagulls’ eggs are my favourites.

132 Boulevard Saint-Germain
75006 Paris
Website: chocolaterielarnicol.fr

 

We were guests of Eurocamp to review Maisons-Laffitte campsite on this trip. Huge thanks to my friend Hilda for guiding me around her neighbourhood!

 

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Sarah Trivuncic has published recipes, restaurant and travel reviews on Maison Cupcake since 2009. She lives in Walthamstow, East London with her husband and teenager.
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  1. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    April 25, 2016 at 9:41 am

    How I wish I could pull those delicious patisserie bakes out of the screen and just eat them now! I’m drooling! They look amazing. I must say you showed some amazing will power Sarah by just having Eric’s Pistachio cake and an eclair. Paris is one place I’ve never been to, but I know I certainly ought to looking at those amazing bakes. I watched an episode from Paul Hollywood’s new series (City Bakes) last week and the episode i saw he was in Paris looking at all of the patisserie and boulangerie shops….amazing !
    Angela x

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  2. Jo says

    April 28, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    These all look amazing, and are making me very hungry.

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