After announcing the winner of the Meilleure Pâtisserie des Yvelines, we now turn to the Essonne 2025 Best Patisserie competition. Held this autumn, this gourmet competition brought together a number of artisan bakers and patissiers ready to fight it out for victory and the coveted trophy.
On September 21, 2025, the Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat, in collaboration with the Fédération de la Boulangerie-Pâtisserie de l'Essonne, revealed the long-awaited winners of the department's best patisserie competition for 2025. And it's in Saint-Germain-lès-Corbeil that you'll have to go to taste the creations of the overall winner.
Le Pain Sucré, located in the La Croix Verte shopping center in thisEssonne commune south-east of Paris, not far from Corbeil-Essonnes, won a well-deserved victory. Jérémy Leygue, manager of this bakery and patisserie since 2019, convinced the jury with his technical mastery. It's a fine revenge for this pastry chef, who took second place last year, and made a name for himself in 2022 when he took part in"La meilleure boulangerie de France" (France's best bakery) on M6.
For this fourth edition of the prestigious Essonne-based competition, candidates had to present a batch of 5 operas and 5 chocolate éclairs, two great classics of French pastry-making. Technical pieces requiring perfect mastery of puff pastry for the opera and choux pastry for the éclair, as well as a subtle balance of chocolate flavors. The panel of judges assessed all the entries according to strict criteria defined in the competition rules: visual appearance, finesse of execution, texture and, of course, taste quality. These requirements are similar to those of the competition for the best almond galette in Essonne , won this year by La Leuvilloise.
The Bedouet bakery, located on rue Pierre Brossolette in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, already highly appreciated by local residents for its breads and viennoiseries, now confirms its pastry-making expertise. As for Fabrice Pottier, this Master Craftsman already crowned best pastry chef in Île-de-France in 2017 and holder of multiple Papilles d'Or labels, remains a sure bet in the Essonne region. His Maison Pottier is listed by Essonne Tourisme as one of the department's must-visit addresses.
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Le Pain Sucré is no stranger to success. This family-run business, born of the partnership between Jérémy Leygue and his sister Maryne, has rapidly established itself on the Essonne gourmet scene. Jérémy, who trained with Cyril Lignac, brings a creative, modern touch to his creations, while respecting the fundamentals of French pastry-making. The team trains numerous apprentices and even opened a second boutique in Combs-la-Ville in 2022, proof of their dynamism and commercial success.
After the Yvelines' best patisserie competition, which crowned the Haelewyn bakery in Marly-le-Roi last September, it's Essonne's turn to shine the spotlight on its talents. The competition, organized by the Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat d'Île-de-France, showcases excellence in craftsmanship and gives winners potential entry into regional and national competitions. For gourmets, it's above all an opportunity to discover or rediscover quality addresses where homemade and artisanal know-how are still fundamental values, as in this year's national competition for the best baguette in France, won by a baker from Meulan-en-Yvelines.
If you're looking for a good patisserie in Essonne, head for Le Pain Sucré in Saint-Germain-lès-Corbeil. In addition to award-winning operas and éclairs, the establishment offers a wide range of creations: modern entremets, seasonal tarts, gourmet viennoiseries and, of course, a selection of artisan breads. The team, always smiling and professional according to customer reviews, welcomes you in a warm, modern setting. And for those who prefer to explore other addresses, the Bedouet and Maison Pottier bakeries, in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois and Marcoussis respectively, are also worth a visit for their high-quality pastry creations. Don't hesitate to consult our guide to the best patisseries in Paris and the Île-de-France region to discover other gourmet nuggets.
Please note: Pain Sucré is located in the La Croix Verte shopping center, 91250 Saint-Germain-lès-Corbeil. The bakery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Sundays until 4 p.m.
