Pastry flan guide

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Pastry chef Maxence Barbot's flans take center stage for an entire weekend at the Bristol.

Gourmet alert! On June 6 and 7, 2026, Épicerie des Ateliers du Bristol Paris will host a pop-up dedicated to the flans by pastry chef Maxence Barbot. Five limited-edition recipes will be offered on site: vanilla-pecan, pistachio, coconut, caramel puff pastry, and chocolate puff pastry.
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Rosa Maison pâtissière, the patisserie - a 9th arrondissement coffee shop with exceptional flans and Paris-Brest

Rosa Maison Pâtissière opened its doors in early 2026 on Rue Lafayette, in Paris’s 9th arrondissement. A pastry shop and specialty café run by two former high-school classmates invites you into this cozy tea room with a terrace. The address already has Parisians flocking for its signature flans, to name just one highlight.
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We sampled the Salons du Prince, Shangri-La's new restaurant inspired by the Belle Époque.

The Shangri-La Paris has unveiled Les Salons du Prince, an intimate restaurant tucked away within its historic salons on Avenue d'Iéna, listed as Monuments Historiques. With its elegant Belle Époque décor and a menu that balances timeless classics with rare, exceptional ingredients, we checked it out—and here’s everything you need to know.
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L'Epicerie des Ateliers du Bristol

The Epicerie du Bristol Paris welcomes you into a shop that’s both elegant and contemporary, showcasing a tantalizing array of delights—from the finest wines to luxurious chocolates, not to mention Maxence Barbot’s exquisite pastries and the gourmet creations of Arnaud Faye.
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Christophe Michalak unveils his first coffee shop at Printemps Haussmann - he tells us all about it!

Pastry chef Christophe Michalak opened his first coffee shop at Printemps Haussmann in the 9th arrondissement in September 2025. In an exclusive interview, the chef reveals his passion for the croissant dipped in flat white coffee and his signature creations, including his famous mini-flans.
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La Boulangerie Méditerranéenne, the sunny neighborhood address in Montrouge (92) & Paris

Just a stone's throw from the Mairie de Montrouge metro station, a sunny, gourmet neighborhood address awaits gourmets: the boulangerie méditerranéenne. This spot, with its tea room and terrace, brings a touch of dolce vita to Paris's Hauts-de-Seine and 8th arrondissements, with classics made to the highest standards and original creations that evolve with the seasons.
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Julo, the patisserie that delights the 10th arrondissement

Julo is the name of a new patisserie opened by 3 talented pastry chefs in Paris's 10th arrondissement. We take you on a discovery tour.
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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.
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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.
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Boulangerie Pâtisserie l'Équilibre, the best in French patisserie Paris 15e

L'Équilibre is the Boulangerie Pâtisseries that everyone flocks to in Paris's 15th arrondissement. With a baker and pastry chef who is a former palace sous chef, the pastries, viennoiseries and sourdough breads are as luxurious as they are gourmet, and at a more affordable price. We love the classic, excellently executed, all in a historic boutique.
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Boulangerie Éveil, a nugget of old-fashioned flours and good produce in Paris's 17th arrondissement

Nugget alert! We've unearthed a new bakery in Paris's 17th arrondissement that's well worth a visit. With its ancient flours and quality raw materials, 25 years of expertise and affordable prices, it ticks all the boxes. We'll take you on a discovery tour.
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The French Bastards opens a decadent bakery-pastry shop Paris 7th arrondissement

The French Bastards opens a bakery on rue de Sèvres in the 7th arrondissement, bringing a contemporary touch to the neighborhood. Opening date: November 17, 2023.
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Le Petit Beefbar Paris, the casual Parisian bistro a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

Le Petit Beefbar Paris, Beefbar's little brother, is the casual bistro just off the Champs-Élysées. Discover this elegant new restaurant with cosmopolitan flavors.
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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.
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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.
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Bulle, the bakery and patisserie that delights the Buttes Chaumont in Paris

Let's go and discover Bulle, the bakery and patisserie that's got pasian gourmands in a frenzy. Opened a few months ago by Jules Neyers and Eugénie Brunetière, this new spot is sure to tempt your taste buds in search of good sourdough breads, fine viennoiseries and fine pastries.
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Butterfly: Matthieu Carlin's pastry shop at the Hôtel de Crillon with a 15€ snack formula

Calling all sweet tooths! In Paris, Matthieu Carlin, the pastry chef of the Hôtel de Crillon, unveils his pastry shop in the heart of the mythical palace since April 4th 2023. On the program, a gourmet and affordable spot where you will be able to taste the chef's creations on the spot or to take away. Welcome to Butterfly Pâtisserie.
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Tranché : Bakery and coffee shop in the 9th district, a treat for your taste buds

Tranché is the name of this new bakery in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, offering home-made goodies to enjoy on the premises, to take away or even for delivery.
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Stohrer, Paris' oldest patisserie still in business

Stohrer, the oldest Parisian pastry shop still in operation, has been offering delicious creations since 1730. Located at 51 rue Montorgueil in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this institution is open all year round.