Could anything be more exiting than plotting a pastry binge in Paris? Millions of tourists flock to Paris’ scenic streets each year, many in search of the perfect shot of the Eiffel Tower. For food lovers, they have the opportunity to taste the sweet, buttery perfection of some of the best pastries the world has to offer.
Parisian pastry chefs are famed for their skills, which they train long and hard to hone in order to craft pastries that can take you to heaven with every bite. When strolling out of your apartment into the main streets, you should definitely be able to spot numerous ”boulangeries” in your arrondissement. There is nothing better than wandering down the sweeping whitewashed boulevards of the city of lights and peeking into a fragrant patisserie, like finding nuggets of treasure in a cave; these sweets are as beautiful and delicate as Paris itself. Pastries are without a doubt for every time of day; in the morning with hot, black coffee, lazy afternoons and as dusk descends for a nighttime stroke of sweetness. From the classic croissant to fruity treats, here are Avenue Story’s recommended 10 irresistible Parisian pastry havens, and where to find them in France’s capital city:
1. If you fancy: Paris-Brest and millefeuille
Go to: Carl Marletti
51, rue Censier 75005
2. If you fancy: Baba and eclairs
Go to: Pain De Sucre
14, rue Rambuteau 75003
3. If you fancy: Cheesecake and apple strudel
Go to: Stube
31, rue de Richelieu 75001
4. If you fancy: Lemon meringue cake
Go to: cafe Pouchkine
Printemps Mode
64, boulevard Haussmann 75008
5. If you fancy: Apple chausson and millefeuille:
Go to: Ble sucre
7, rue Antoine-Vollon 75012
6. If you fancy: Peach tart and escargots
Go to: Du Pain et des Idees
34, rue Yves-Toudic 75010
7. If you fancy: Scones
Go to: Bread & Roses
7, rue de Fleurus 75006
8. If you fancy: Millefeuille and seasonal fruit tarts
Go To: Stephane Vandermeersch
278, avenue Daumesnil 75012
9. If you fancy: Polish Brioche
Go to: Kaffeehaus
11, rue Poncelet 75017
10. If you fancy: Coffee eclairs and fraisier
Go to: Carton
150, avenue Victor-Hugo 75016
Extracts from Thierry Richard’s ”Paris For Men”
Whether you are travelling for business or for a holiday, AvenueStory has the right chic apartment to make you feel at home in Paris and London. Here is our recommendations on where to stay in Paris to enjoy a nice pastry:
