Whether classic or reinterpreted, the millefeuille retains a special aura. Composed of several layers of crispy puff pastry and vanilla pastry cream, it seduces with its apparent simplicity, but requires a technical mastery that few pastry chefs take lightly.
Traditionally, millefeuille is topped with white icing decorated with chocolate stripes. But in Parisian pastry shops, there are many variations: some serve it caramelized, others revisit the cream in a light whipped cream version, with a flavored mousseline or even with a vanilla ganache.
Some chefs even add a modern twist with original flavors such as hazelnut, praline, coffee, or fruity notes of pear, raspberry, or passion fruit. It's simple: inParis, there's something for every taste, every desire, and every budget!
So, whether you prefer traditional or deconstructed, vanilla or matcha, from a neighborhood bakery or made by a renowned pastry chef... Here are the best places to eat millefeuille in Paris!
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. [Read more]
Maxime Frédéric's Millefeuille de folie at the Tout Paris du Cheval Blanc
It's impossible to find a finer, more gourmet version of Maxime Frédéric's millefeuille. Light, fine and gourmet, we're hooked! [Read more]
Les Chouettes restaurant, the hidden bistronomic nugget in an unusual setting
Bye bye the Grand Duc, Les Chouettes restaurant is back in this historic building. In a unique space under an Eiffel glass roof, you'll enjoy finely-crafted, gourmet French brasserie cuisine. Just a stone's throw from the Carreau du Temple. [Read more]
Millefeuille Land&Monkeys: enjoy it in Paris' first plant-based patisserie
Land&Monkeys millefeuille: enjoy it in Paris' first plant-based patisserie Taste the millefeuille from Land&Monkeys, Paris' first 100% plant-based bakery-patisserie. [Read more]
Jolie Miche's gourmet millefeuille
Jolie Miche is the name of a new bakery in Paris's 17th arrondissement that's sure to please. Divine natural sourdough breads and ancient flours, ultra-gourmand viennoiseries and top-notch pastries like this delicious praline millefeuille. [Read more]
Boris Lumé, the ultra-creative bakery and pastry shop at the foot of Montmartre
Boris Lumé is a bakery that delights Parisian sweet-tooths with creative pastries from two locations in Paris's 18th arrondissement. And you won't want to miss his revisited millefeuilles! [Read more]
Carl Marletti, the unmissable pastry shop in the Latin Quarter
Carl Marletti's pastry shop is a real favorite among renowned chefs! This gourmet address in the Latin Quarter delights sweet tooths with original desserts, original creations and revisited classics. [Read more]
The airy Millefeuille from Maison Hugo & Victor
As Parisian sweet tooths know, it's hard to resist the creations of Hugues Pouget, the pastry chef who works at Hugo & Victor. His version of the millefeuille, made with caramelized puff pastry, ganache and a light cream of 100% Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans, is not to be missed. [Read more]
Millefeuille Dépôt Légal: enjoy Christophe Adam's gourmet creation
Discover the millefeuille from Dépôt Légal, Christophe Adam's sweet temptation for gourmets. [Read more]
Yann Couvreur's Millefeuille, a sweet delight not to be missed
Enjoy chef Yann Couvreur's millefeuille in his tea room in Paris's 10th arrondissement. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
