Valentine’s Day 2026 is, of course, the celebration of love — the romantic holiday — but it’s also a treat for those with a sweet tooth, featuring indulgent chocolates and ephemeral pastries that are perfect gifts for your beloved. For the occasion, lovers succumb to temptation, indulging in a thousand and one sweet delights.
Indeed, February 14th sparks inspiration among the city’s chocolatiers and pastry chefs, who unveil romantic creations, often shaped like hearts — when celebrating love, it's best to embrace the theme wholeheartedly! For a Valentine’s Day 2026 filled with sweet delights, look no further!
Looking for a curated selection of pastries and chocolateries offering delightful ways to celebrate Valentine's Day with sugar and chocolate? Want to indulge in unique and limited-edition creations available exclusively around February 14th? You’ve come to the right place!
A decadent dessert to share, a luscious Cake to indulge in, chocolates that celebrate love... enough to melt anyone’s heart. And while Valentine’s Day 2026 is typically celebrated as a romantic occasion, it can also be a perfect moment for some well-deserved self-indulgence (after all, you’re the only one getting the last chocolate!).
Discover the bakeries and chocolatiers of Paris celebrating Valentine’s Day 2026 with delightfully indulgent and romantic creations!
Valentine’s Day 2026: Maison Aleph's Levantine Pastries with Heart
The Levantine bakery Maison Aleph unveils its heart-shaped and half-heart pastry treats for Valentine's Day 2024, perfect for sharing with a loved one. These delightful creations, inspired by flavors from the Levant, will be available from February 1st to 28th at their shops in Le Marais and Montmartre. We tried them out and here's the scoop. [Read more]
Valentine’s Day 2026: Jade Génin’s chocolates—between heart and hearth
Jade Genin unveils her Valentine’s Day 2026 collection, and we're absolutely loving it. This year, she’s introducing a "Taste Me" praline heart and a playful, original chocolate pot — both available in a limited edition from February 10 to 18 at her shop on Avenue de l’Opéra, Paris. [Read more]
Valentine’s Day: Pleincœur Bakery & Chocolaterie Celebrates the Month of Love with Sweet Treats and Masterclasses
For Valentine’s Day, Pleincœur is not just celebrating a single day but the entire month dedicated to love. Because, when your name is Pleincœur, sharing a wealth of love is only natural. Maxime Frédéric and his team unveil an entire collection featuring cakes, marshmallow teddy bears, stuffed roses, and chocolate flowers. As a special bonus, the world-renowned pastry chef is hosting a Masterclass on February 14th, just in time for lovers! [Read more]
Valentine’s Day 2026 at Le Jardin Sucré: chocolates, treats, and tea time for lovers
For Valentine’s Day 2026, Le Jardin Sucré unveils its Graou collection — a curated selection of chocolates and sweet treats designed for lovers. From February 7th to 14th, the pastry and chocolate shop also invites you to indulge in a decadent tea time at its Family House in Dampierre-en-Yvelines. [Read more]
Pierre Hermé’s Heart-Shaped Macaron Graces the Eiffel Tower
In February 2026, the Eiffel Tower will mark Valentine’s Day with a series of special events: enchanting decorations, gourmet dining options, the signature cocktail "La Vie en Rose," and a Candlelight concert by candlelight on February 14th. The celebrations will run from February 5th to 15th. [Read more]
Songe: the discreet patisserie in Paris's 10th arrondissement that invites you on a journey
Calling all sweet tooths! On a quiet street in Paris's 10th arrondissement, Songe delights the taste buds with delicious, creative pastries that invite you on a journey. Japan, Lebanon, the Philippines... prepare for immediate takeoff for a delicious treat. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Le Ritz Paris Le Comptoir by François Perret, now with 2 locations in Paris, including one on the Left Bank
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is François Perret's signature patisserie-tea room, now on rue Cambon and rue de Sèvres. Two Parisian addresses for a sweet, chic and generous interlude, between elongated croissants, madeleines, original éclairs and pastry drinks. [Read more]
The refined pastries of Nour Kandler, from La Garenne-Colombes to Paris and her workshops
Nour Kandler is an extremely gifted self-taught pastry chef who offers elegant creations and personalized workshops from her studio in La Garenne-Colombes, with pick-up in Paris Saint-Lazare. We fell in love with her delicious cakes and entremets, which combine aesthetic beauty and taste. [Read more]
Baiman's Cake: pastry shop, tea room and gourmet workshops in Montreuil
Baiman's Cake is Montreuil's new gourmet spot, combining an artisanal patisserie, a spacious and convivial tea room and even a large workshop where you can learn to make your own cakes and pastries in carefully designed workshops. A gourmet and enriching address to discover. [Read more]
Donatien Maître Éclair: the gourmet spot dedicated to sweet and savoury éclairs in Paris
Food lovers beware! A mouth-watering new spot in the heart of Paris. The name? Donatien Maître Éclair. Already established in Strasbourg, the shop offers a dozen variations of this famous French pastry, both sweet and savoury! Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Pleincœur, Maxime Frédéric's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Paris 17th arrondissement
Maxime Frédéric, the famous Cheval Blanc pastry chef, surrounded by a talented team, has opened Pleincœur, a family-run bakery, patisserie and chocolaterie that's full of treasures. We take you on a tour of this Parisian boutique in the 17th arrondissement, in the Batignolles district. [Read more]
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Happy Valentine's Day 2026!
