Indulge in Paris: Top 7 French Bakeries and Patisseries to Experience Authentic Parisian Pastries
Let me guess, you're planning a trip to Paris, right? I bet you're dreaming about the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and divine French cuisine. But one can’t complete a full Parisian experience without treating taste buds with mouth-watering Parisian pastries. So, put your diet on pause and let’s take a culinary stroll through the streets of Paris!
The Legendary Boulangerie Poilâne
This family-owned bakery has been a Parisian favorite since 1932. Famous for its sourdough loaves, it's a place where you can see, smell, and taste history in every bite. An unforgettable Parisian experience for every bread enthusiast!
La Pâtisserie des Rêves
Don’t let the name fool you - it's not a dream! This place indeed serves desserts that are as dreamy as they sound. Be sure to try their award-winning Paris-Brest - a pastry in the shape of a bicycle wheel. Calories? What are those? We're in Paris!
Stohrer
Stohrer is reported to be the oldest bakery in Paris, dating back to 1730. Louis XV's pastry chef himself started it! Maybe you'll bump into a ghost baker rolling out pastry dough.
Angelina
From serving royals to celebrities, Angelina is known for its African hot chocolate and Mont-Blanc dessert. If you’ve always dreamed of living the high life, sit down, have a cup of hot chocolate, and eat cake like Marie Antoinette!
Carl Marletti
Opened in 2007, this patisserie has quickly made a name for itself with its beautiful and creative pastries. The Violet Saint Honoré is a must-try. Spoiler alert, you'll probably want more than one!
Erik Kayser
This bakery is taking over the world with locations in 22 different countries, known for their breads made from traditional French techniques. Hidden beneath these crusty delights are centuries-old baking secrets that have bounced from oven to oven.
Boulangerie Mauvieux
A tiny bakery that packs a massive flavor punch. Don’t disregard its traditional baguettes and pastries, this boulangerie is guaranteed to wake you up in the morning better than your hotel alarm clock!
And there we go! If you've dirtied your screen while drooling, we've done our job. Bon appetite!