In recent years, a breath of fresh air has been blowing through the Parisian pastry scene. While the institutions remain a safe bet, the new pastry shops are attracting more and more gourmets with their boldness, aesthetics, and commitment. Behind these modern, often minimalist counters, a new wave of pastry chefs trained in the great Maisons or coming from different backgrounds offer a contemporary take on dessert.
These bakeries focus on seasonality, the origin of their products, reduced sugar content, and often lighter compositions. You'll find revisited tarts, geometric desserts, redesigned éclairs, and cakes made with ancient grains. Taste remains central, but with a real focus on textures and contrasts.
Some of these pastry shops specialize in 100% plant-based, gluten-free, French-Japanese-inspired, and single-product items. Others have a tea room to prolong the experience on site.
To delight your taste buds and your eyes, take a trip to the new pastry shops in Paris and the Ile-de-France region!
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
