Pastry flan guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mori Yoshida: the excellent Japanese chef's pastry shop in Paris, our photos

Happy winner of the show "Le Meilleur Pâtissier: Les Professionnels" in 2018, Mori Yoshida delights the inhabitants of the 7th arrondissement of Paris and the surrounding area with his pastries that are as tasty as they are refined. In addition to the classics of French pastry, revisited with a Japanese twist, you can also find cakes, chocolates and pastries in his store.

Boulangerie l'Essentiel, everything is there to enjoy and find good bread

L'Essentiel now has 5 bakery-pastry shops in Paris and the Paris region, combining tradition and modernity. With no concessions on quality and taste, and regular awards for their breads, these 4 addresses have what it takes to seduce the most demanding customers in terms of sourdough breads, viennoiseries and gourmet pastries.

Epicerie Tempero, the locavore grocery-canteen-eating cellar of Alessandra Montagne-Gomes

Head to the 13th arrondissement to discover Tempero, Alessandra Montagne-Gomes' grocery-canteen-dining room, opened just opposite her restaurant Nosso. In the glasses, clean wines, on the plates, the chef's childhood recipes, and on the shelves, tons of good local produce.