Patisserie

Gareopains in Méré: the Yvelines bakery-pastry shop renowned for its numerous awards

Gareopains (or Gare o Pains) in Méré, Yvelines, has earned a string of accolades and is a delight for food lovers. Named the best croissant of 2025 and crowned for best pastry of 2024, this spot is well worth a visit—or a sweet pause.

The Cheval Blanc Paris 2025 Yule Log: Maxime Frédéric Unveils a Stunning Christmas Tree

The Cheval Blanc Paris unveils its 2025 Christmas log, featuring a stunning holiday tree designed by Pastry Chef Maxime Frédéric. Named "The King of the Forest," this masterpiece combines a Pear Belle-Hélène mousse for six to eight guests with a chocolate Christmas tree filled with praline, available to order from December 19 to 26, 2025.

Free pastry giveaway by Diego Alary themed around iconic TV series and movies

Enjoy four free pastries inspired by iconic movies and TV series, crafted under the guidance of Chef Diego Alary. The tasting takes place from December 19 to 21, 2025, between 12 PM and 6 PM, right in the heart of the Marais.

Free cookies handed out to celebrate the grand opening of this new bakery in Hauts-de-Seine

Pastry chef Aurélien Cohen is opening his second shop this Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 42 Rue Voltaire in Levallois-Perret (92). To celebrate the launch, he’ll be giving away a free cookie to each visitor starting at 10 a.m.—but only while supplies last. A sweet event that’s definitely worth checking out.

Who will be stronger than Mercotte's Grimoire on M6? The 8 iconic contestants

Mercotte returns to M6 on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:10 p.m. for a special tribute show called "Who will be stronger than Mercotte's Grimoire?" Alongside Norbert Tarayre, she challenges eight iconic former contestants from Le Meilleur Pâtissier through six formidable technical challenges taken from her famous grimoire.

Fay'si Tis, ultra-indulgent cookies and hot chocolate at low prices in Paris

Let's discover Fay'si Tis in the 11th arrondissement, near Bastille. This shop offers generous cookies, original hot chocolates, and creative lattes that you can enjoy without breaking the bank. Fay'si Tis and its beautiful story delight us with affordable homemade creations. We'll tell you all about it.

Café de la Rose Lancôme by Etienne Leroy, World Pastry Champion, on the Champs-Elysées.

Following Nina Metayer, Etienne Leroy takes the helm at Café de la Rose on the Champs-Élysées. World Pastry Champion and Lenôtre chef, he creates delicacies as delicate as a petal and subtly scented.

History of French pastries: everything you need to know about the Yule log, the star of Christmas Eve celebrations

With chestnuts, chocolate, fruit, ice cream or rolled, small or large: the Yule log is the ultimate holiday dessert! But where does it come from, and what is its history? Let us tell you.

Essonne: the department's best pastry shop 2025

The Essonne Chamber of Trades and Crafts has crowned the winners of the 2025 departmental competition. Chocolate eclairs and operas were the winners in three separate categories. Who were the winners of the Meilleure Pâtisserie de l'Essonne 2025? We give you the top 3 by category.

We tested the Best Pastry Shop in Yvelines 2025

The Yvelines 2025 Best Patisserie competition was held in September, and Haelewyn bakery and patisserie came out on top, winning in all 3 categories. We set off to discover this gourmet address and tell you all about it.

La Bûche de Noël du Mandarin Oriental Lutetia Paris 2025: the log of light by Nicolas Guercio

For Christmas 2025, the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia celebrates its 115th anniversary with an exceptional pastry creation. Chef Nicolas Guercio unveils the Lumière log, a creation that should dazzle everyone around the table this Christmas.

Gourmet tip: free distribution of pastries at Rosny 2 shopping center this Wednesday

This Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 12,500 pastries will be distributed free of charge to customers and local associations at the Westfield Rosny 2. A not-to-be-missed event for food lovers!

Nina Métayer opens "Destination Chocolat" at La Samaritaine

Nina Métayer inaugurated her "Destination Chocolat" corner at La Samaritaine on September 11, 2025. The world's best pastry chef offers her chocolate creations and travel cakes in the temple of Parisian shopping.

The Grand Prix de la Pâtisserie de Paris 2026, time to apply!

The Grand Prix de la Pâtisserie de Paris 2026 is open to Parisian professionals and students until Friday October 24. Based on the theme "Paris, City of Love", this prestigious competition, created by Anne Hidalgo with Pierre Hermé, showcases the excellence of Parisian craftsmanship.

Do you know which Île-de-France town Paris-Brest comes from?

A gourmet creation par excellence, today the Paris-Brest can be found in most French bakeries and pastry shops. We tell you more about the history of this cake.

L'A Pâtisserie KG, the new gourmet tearoom in Barbizon

L'A Pâtisserie KG is the new address on the famous Grande Rue in Barbizon, Seine-et-Marne. Established in April 2025 in this picturesque village popular with artists, this Franco-Japanese-style establishment offers a cosy, refined tea room, open from Wednesday to Sunday.

Pleincœur, opening of Atelier Noisette & Chocolat by Maxime Frédéric: boutique and workshop

Maxime Frédéric and his family are opening a hazelnut factory in the heart of Paris, in the 17th arrondissement! We take you on a tour of this new Pleincœur spot, which combines in-house praline production, workshops with upcoming masterclasses and a gourmet boutique.

ABRA: Tal Spiegel's Unique Bakery in the Heart of Paris's 4th Arrondissement

ABRA, Tal Spiegel's first patisserie, opens its doors this Wednesday, June 24, 2025, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Imagine a singular place that blends graphic design and French patisserie. You'll discover pastries that are as beautiful as they are tasty and well-balanced, changing viennoiseries and ephemeral, gourmet plated desserts.

François Perret leaves the Ritz!

François Perret, the emblematic Pastry Chef, is ending his collaboration with the Ritz Paris. We tell you all about it.

Flan Festival 2025 at Fou de Pâtisserie this Saturday

Fou de Pâtisserie is once again organizing its Parisian flan festival, this Saturday June 14, 2025 in its store on rue Montorgueil. For one day, discover and taste the best flans in Paris in one place. From palace flans to small pastry shops, it's time for a flan orgy!