Created in 1910 to celebrate the cycling race between Paris and Brest, the Paris-Brest remains one of the most iconic cakes in French pastry. In Paris, it features prominently in many bakeries, tea rooms, and pastry shops, which either revisit the recipe or, on the contrary, respect tradition: golden choux pastry filled with hazelnut praline cream.
In its classic version, the Paris-Brest takes the shape of a wheel, a nod to its sporting origins. The choux pastry is filled with a generous amount of mousseline or praline cream, sometimes enriched with a pure praline filling. Sprinkled with slivered almonds and powdered sugar, it is melt-in-the-mouth, slightly crunchy, and intensely flavored.
But in the City of Light, pastry chefs are not afraid to break the rules, with XXL sizes, graphic presentations, lighter creams, and even variations with sesame, pistachio, or gianduja.
Ultimately, whatever the style, the essence of the dessert remains the same: a comforting pastry that combines nostalgia with unapologetic indulgence. So, here are some great placesto eat it!
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. [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]
Jo and Nana Cakes: pastries and vegan tea time in a cosy vintage tea room
Just a stone's throw from the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture, enjoy a moment of calm and indulgence at Jo and Nana Cakes, a plant-based patisserie where you can enjoy delicious sweets on the go, for tea time or brunch! [Read more]
Gonflé, Timothy Breton's delicious Paris bakery and patisserie
Say goodbye to Bara and hello to Gonflé, Timothy Breton's new bakery and patisserie in Paris's 10th arrondissement, a stone's throw from Gare du Nord. We're off to discover its delicacies. We tell you all about the redesigned and expanded offering, and the ambition to move into other locations. [Read more]
Julo, the patisserie that delights the 10th arrondissement
Julo is the name of a new patisserie opened by 3 talented pastry chefs in Paris's 10th arrondissement. We take you on a discovery tour. [Read more]
Fana, the good bistronomic restaurant and terrace Paris 18e
We'd like to take you on a tour of Fana Bistrot, a new bistronomic restaurant in the charming rue Ferdinand Flocon in Paris's 18th arrondissement. Fresh, seasonal cuisine and enchanting desserts, all served in a modern bistro setting with a terrace overlooking the Sacré Coeur, are sure to make your day. [Read more]
Christophe Michalak's bakery, patisserie and chocolate shop Étienne Marcel, Paris 1er
Gourmet alert, Christophe Michalak has just opened his new boutique in the 1ᵉʳ arrondissement of Paris. Head to rue Etienne Marcel to discover this new gourmet spot, which for the first time brings together pastry, bakery and chocolate all in one place. [Read more]
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]
Ginko, the 19th arrondissement's nugget pastry shop with Franco-Japanese-Moroccan flavors
Ginko is the name of this little neighborhood patisserie that delights the 19th arrondissement. It's a place where you'll discover creative patisseries with a hint of travel, which we're sure you'll love to try - a real editor's favorite. [Read more]
Bopain, the 12th arrondissement bakery with incredible pastries
Bopain, freshly opened, is the neighborhood bakery-pastry shop in Paris's 12th arrondissement that combines good produce and expertise. At Bopain, there are no concessions: all bread is organic, and all viennoiseries and pastries are homemade with passion. [Read more]
Bulle, the bakery and patisserie that delights the Buttes Chaumont in Paris
Let's go and discover Bulle, the bakery and patisserie that's got pasian gourmands in a frenzy. Opened a few months ago by Jules Neyers and Eugénie Brunetière, this new spot is sure to tempt your taste buds in search of good sourdough breads, fine viennoiseries and fine pastries. [Read more]
Boulangerie l'Essentiel, everything is there to enjoy and find good bread
L'Essentiel now has 5 bakery-pastry shops in Paris and the Paris region, combining tradition and modernity. With no concessions on quality and taste, and regular awards for their breads, these 4 addresses have what it takes to seduce the most demanding customers in terms of sourdough breads, viennoiseries and gourmet pastries. [Read more]
Jolie Miche, the new 17th century gourmet bakery with ancient flours
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, we're asking for more. [Read more]
Frappe, the urban bakery-pastry shop that's making Paris run
Frappe is the name of a new bakery and patisserie that opened this year in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. Solenn Le Squer and Thomas Padovan offer delicious artisan breads, gourmet viennoiseries, crazy Frappe Rolls and fine pastries. [Read more]
The Atelier Gato pastry shop and tea room by Nicolas Haelewyn in Versailles
Atelier Gato is the name of the charming patisserie-tea room opened by Nicolas Haelewyn in Versailles. This talented chef, who has worked at Ladurée and for many years at Karamel, continues to delight sweet tooths in the Yvelines, now in his studio in Guyancourt and now in Versailles. [Read more]
Zest, Champion's bakery and tea room
Zest is the name of the Boulangerie-Pâtisserie run by Cyril Gaidella, Champion de France du dessert 2017, which is delighted to be opening in Neuilly-sur-Seine, just outside Paris. Come and discover its sourdough breads, homemade viennoiseries and delicious, gourmet pastries. [Read more]
The Galerie du Georges V for a treat
The George V invites us to a new culinary experience in its Galerie. For the start of the 2021 season, Chef Alan Taudon has created a new menu that pays tribute to French terroir and savoir-faire. We're back with the essential dishes of French gastronomy, creatively reworked. [Read more]
Jeffrey Cagnes opened his pastry and chocolate shop in Paris!
Jeffrey Cagnes has finally opened his own pastry-chocolate shop this Tuesday, September 21, 202. The 35 year old pastry chef has set up shop in the rue des Moines, in the heart of the Batignolles district, and has some great discoveries in store for us, with amazing creations, sure-fire values and beautiful collab'. [Read more]
Boris Lumé, the ultra creative bakery and pastry shop in Montmartre
Boris Lumé is a bakery that delights Parisian sweet-tooths with creative pastries from two locations in Paris's 18th arrondissement. If you're a fan of local nuggets, this is the place to go. [Read more]
Le Bon Pâtisserie, the good address in the 11th
If you're a fan of seasonal, low-sugar pastries, we've got the perfect address for you in the 11th arrondissement. Discover Le Bon Pâtisserie, the gourmet gem by Clément Yang. [Read more]
Philippe Conticini unveils a new pastry shop in the 3rd district of Paris
Notice to sweet tooths! The world-famous pastry chef Philippe Conticini has opened a new boutique in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. An opportunity to (re)discover his iconic desserts but also other delicious surprises. [Read more]
Bo&Mie opens the largest bakery in Paris, photos & video
There's no stopping Bo&Mie! One year after the opening of its second spot, the team behind the famous bakery-pastry shop has opened its 3rd address. And not just any address, since it's the biggest bakery in Paris. 400 m2, 3 floors and all located on rue de Rivoli, opposite the Louvre. You'll love it. [Read more]
The MOF Pâtissier Laurent Duchêne opens a café-boutique in Vincennes
Meilleur Ouvrier de France Laurent Duchêne has just opened a café-boutique in the heart of Vincennes. Here, you can enjoy both sweet and savoury dishes! [Read more]
Tomo, the French-Japanese pastry shop expert in dorayaki
Tomo is THE French-Japanese pastry shop in Paris where you can devour dorayaki; those delicious Japanese pastries that are very light. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
