The 1er arrondissement de Paris concentrates a handful of the capital’s most iconic backdrops. On one side, the Louvre and its pyramid draw visitors from all corners of the globe, while on the other, the Tuileries Garden avenues lead you toward Place de la Concorde. In between, the Palais-Royal and its Buren columns, Rue de Rivoli, the place Vendôme, and the banks of the Seine all shape the neighborhood’s character. Not to be missed is the Halles district and the Canopée, far more lively, signaling a transition to the bustling Paris of commerce.
This cluster of monuments makes Paris 1er a district you explore as much for its museums as for its architecture and strolls. And after a few kilometers roaming the Louvre’s galleries or the gardens, a foodie break easily fits into the itinerary!
The neighborhood brings together patisseries, chocolateries, bakeries, tea rooms, ice cream shops and coffee shops, with historic houses alongside more contemporary addresses. It’s the perfect place to hunt for a dessert, an afternoon treat, or a pastry between two visits. Here are the sweet spots to discover in the 1st arrondissement of Paris!
Ice-cream sundaes on the rooftop of Cheval Blanc's Hidden Garden
You’ll be tempted by the delights of Maxime Frédéric, who once again offers his famous Italian gelato-style ice-cream cup, swirling with strawberries. This year, the apricot-rosemary cup joins the menu. A vanilla mille-feuille ice-cream is also on the menu for enthusiasts. [Read more]
La Petite Manis: the Franco-Indonesian coffee shop delighting central Paris
Open since the start of 2026, La Petite Manis has quickly established itself as a must-visit gastronomic stop in the heart of Paris. This Franco-Indonesian coffee shop serves a tempting lineup of pastries, each more enticing than the last, from a reimagined chocolate croissant to vanilla Donut Mochi, plus Salt Bread and Indonesian Java cinnamon pastries… We’ll take you on a tour! [Read more]
Just steps from the Louvre, Solaria, a discreet coffee shop with comforting pastries.
Calling all sugar lovers, in the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, here’s a gourmand coffee-hop where you can savor pastries and comforting drinks, all in a laid-back, on-trend setting. [Read more]
Edwart Chocolatier: artisanal chocolates with surprising flavors in Paris
Edwin Yansané is shaking up the world of traditional chocolate from his Paris boutiques. At Edwart, premium cacao is paired with daring ingredients to create flavor combinations that are both surprising and perfectly balanced. A must-visit spot for connoisseurs hunting for handcrafted chocolate treasures, complemented by workshops where enthusiasts can craft their own delicious creations in Rivoli. [Read more]
We tried the waffle treats at Cheval Blanc Paris
The Tout-Paris classic, the Cheval Blanc's brasserie overlooking the Seine in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, introduces its Gaufres Gourmandes. Sweet waffles crafted by Maxime Frédéric and Sacha Vadier, alongside savory options from Arnauld Donckele and William Béquin, all served with a stunning panoramic view of Paris—it's a must-try. [Read more]
Louis Vuitton’s Tea Time by Maxime Frédéric: Elegant and couture-inspired – our photos
Louis Vuitton Tea Time invites you to the heart of Paris, where every bite becomes a little luxury signed by Maxime Frédéric, World's Best Pastry Chef. From mini savory bites to jewel-like desserts, everything can be nibbled, savored, and contemplated like a haute couture creation. Here, Café Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton transforms the gourmet break into a chic and indulgent ritual to be savored with your fingertips. [Read more]
Angelina, over a century of softness and elegance on rue de Rivoli
Founded in 1903, Maison Angelina is an iconic Parisian tea room, famous for its old-fashioned hot chocolate and Mont-Blanc. A historic address where Belle Époque refinement blends with the art of pastry-making. [Read more]
Le Tê, the Franco-Taiwanese tea room with original tea time
How about a charming Franco-Taiwanese tea room offering fine teas, bubbles and an original tea time featuring egg cakes? Head to Palais Royal to discover this hidden spot! [Read more]
Lancaster Le Café: the couture coffee shop with specialty coffees, matcha and homemade pastries
A new gourmet stopover in Paris: Lancaster Le Café has set up shop just a stone's throw from the Palais Royal, bringing the coffee shop up to couture standards. Specialty coffees, exceptional matcha, refined teas and homemade pastries parade like "must-haves" on every table from Tuesday to Sunday. [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]
Pedone, the famous Italian ice cream maker, opens its first store in Paris 1st district
Pedone opens its very first Parisian boutique in the 1st arrondissement, bringing with it a breath of Dolce Vita. Right in the heart of the Palais-Royal district, this iconic Italian ice cream house, founded in 1959, offers its exceptional artisanal ice creams, where everything from the ice creams to the cones is homemade in front of you. We tested it and tell you all about it. [Read more]
Le Chocolat chaud du Ritz Le Comptoir - salon de thé
In his Ritz patisserie, François Perret offers us ultra-gourmand drinks with pastry flavors. The famous old-fashioned hot chocolate is also available, just the way we like it. [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]
Gast, bakery and brunch during the day, bistronomy in the evening
A multi-faceted place, Gast is open non-stop, offering a choice of pastries, brunches or bistronomic toasts, depending on the time of day. [Read more]
Christophe Michalak's gourmet chocolate bread
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]
Hot chocolate in Paris
We're off to Tout Paris on the heights of Cheval Blanc for a delicious, confidential snack. Sit back, admire the capital and enjoy a delicious chocolate accompanied by Maxime Frédéric's creations. [Read more]
Manufacture Cluizel: Discover the Chocolaterie and its Secrets of Premier Cru Cocoa
Discover Manufacture Cluizel, a family-run chocolate factory for 70 years, working with first-growth cocoa. [Read more]
Laouz, the fine Algerian patisserie, café and tea room in Paris
Laouz is the name of this Algerian company offering fine oriental pastries, so kawaii. With no fewer than 6 boutiques in Paris today, the house continues to delight us with classic creations, as well as more original delicacies. Like little jewels, we let ourselves be seduced by sweets with flavors from here and elsewhere. Also a tea room, the house offers a full range of catering services. [Read more]
LV Dream hot chocolate
Head to Maxime Frédéric's café-tea room at LV Dream by Vuitton for a delicious hot chocolate accompanied by sweets or savouries. [Read more]
Läderach, discover the Swiss chocolatier's first boutique in Paris
Swiss chocolatier Läderach opened its first Paris boutique at 132 rue de Rivoli on December 7, 2023. Founded in 1962, Läderach's world-renowned chocolates are now available in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Krispy Kreme donuts, pop culture icons, now at the Forum des Halles!
Attention American doughnut fans: Krispy Kreme doughnuts are finally coming to Paris, at the Forum des Halles, on Wednesday, December 6 at 8am! [Read more]
iRASSHAi: the concept store dedicated to Japanese cuisine in Paris
Grocery, canteen, café, cocktail bar and soon bistronomic izakaya... Paris now boasts a new gourmet address featuring Japanese cuisine in all its forms. Visit iRASSHAi in the capital's 1st arrondissement, an 800 m² spot designed around the culinary cultures of Japan. [Read more]
César y Georgette, the La Dépendance hotel café in tribute to Peruvian poet César Vallejo
Hotel La Dépendance unveils its new coffee shop, César y Georgette, in homage to the Peruvian poet César Vallejo, who lived at this address. [Read more]
Bältis ice creams arrive in Montorgueil: Savour exquisite Franco-Lebanese fusion
Bältis, the Franco-Lebanese ice-cream maker, opens a second gourmet address in Montorgueil. It's the perfect opportunity to discover two new, never-before-seen flavors and a series of frozen cocktails. [Read more]
Exquisite Tea Time at Burgundy Paris by Léandre Vivier, the new divine snack
Looking for a delicious new tea time? Let's head to Burgundy Paris to feast on the creations of Léandre Vivier, the Baudelaire's new pastry chef, who takes our taste buds on a voyage of discovery around the world. A superb discovery that we recommend to you! [Read more]
The secret and brilliant Tea Time from the Halle aux Grains to the Bourse de Commerce in Paris
La Halle aux Grains, Michel and Sébastien Bras' famous restaurant hidden away on the 3rd floor of the Paris Bourse de Commerce - Fondation Pinault, offers an excellent tea time combining culinary innovation and a superb view of Les Halles. We tell you more... [Read more]
Isaka, the coffeshop with unusual fried ice cream scoops
It's the latest culinary concept in the Palais Royal district: a scoop of homemade ice cream, delicately fried in a deep fryer. Café Isaka, in the 1st arrondissement, is the place to be: with their homemade ice creams and sorbets, you'll want to (urgently) treat yourself with the arrival of fine weather. [Read more]
Buckwheat, the gourmet crêperie at Hôtel Normandy Le Chantier
Calling all pancake lovers! Head for Buckwheat, a restaurant located in the Hôtel Normandy Le Chantier, offering a tasty menu with a West Coast flavour! Wheat or buckwheat pancakes... Take your pick! [Read more]
La Sphère Gourmande, the new pastry shop in Paris unveils itself
La Sphère Gourmande, with its delicious round pastries, opens its first physical boutique in Paris. Since this Tuesday, November 22, 2022, you can roll with pleasure with the original creations of Thomas Jimenez. [Read more]
Le Buffet des Merveilles, the brunch-snack for sweet and salty lovers at Sweet Bazar in Paris
For families with a sweet tooth, here's a concept that's sure to please. At Sweet Bazar, temple of sweet street-food, a buffet of wonders now awaits you at brunch, lunch or snack time, offering a mouth-watering banquet with culinary workshops, all in an ultra-instagrammable setting. [Read more]
Takumi in Paris: the patisserie specializing in Japanese cheesecake
Authentic Japanese cheesecake in Paris at Takumi! This pastry shop, located in the center of the capital, also showcases tasty "cream-puff", "cheese-tart" and sando. [Read more]
La Pasticceria Cova, pastry shop, tea time and beautiful Italian terrace
La Pasticceria Cova is the new café-tea room that has taken its place in the corner just in front of the Samaritaine. This mythical Milanese institution with its refined decor and creative pastries now opens its arms to us in Paris. You can sit down all day long, from breakfast to tea-time, including aperitivo, inside or on the large terrace overlooking the department store and the quays. [Read more]
La Halle aux Grains, elegant gastronomy by Michel and Sébastien Bras at the Bourse de Commerce
Michelin-starred chefs Michel and Sébastien Bras have set up shop in the historic Bourse de Commerce at La Halle aux Grains, a timeless restaurant where the grain regains all its nobility. [Read more]
Ponpon, the first mochi donuts store that makes Paris run
Greed alert, the first mochi donuts store has opened in Paris! Ponpon Café, that's the name of this spot which is already a great success by attracting the whole Paris. We tested it and we love it! [Read more]
Café Kitsuné Louvre transforms itself into an evolving pastry bar
Café Kitsuné Louvre, the sublime café on the doorstep of the Jardin du Palais Royal, is evolving into a new spot for pastry lovers. With the recent reopening of its first floor, overlooking the beautiful fountain of the Théâtre Français, we've taken the opportunity to take a break and enjoy a gourmet moment, with lattés and sweets to boot. [Read more]
Le Pain Grillé, agnès b's first Parisian tea room.
We're off to 6 rue du Jour in Paris's 1st arrondissement, in the heart of the agnès b. boutique, to discover Le Pain Grillé, its new and first Parisian tea room. [Read more]
Café Smith & Son unveils its Cream Tea
The famous WHSmith bookshop, now Smith&Son, located on Rue de Rivoli, has renovated its spaces and unveiled its new café-tea room. Fancy some good scones and a cup of tea? Just a stone's throw from the Jardins des Tuileries, this is the place for a gourmet break. [Read more]
Petit Crème Montorgeuil, the coffee shop at Les Halles
Petit Crème Montorgueil replaces Aux Tonneaux des Halles at 28 rue de Montorgueil. Come and discover this gourmet takeaway, just a stone's throw from the Forum and the beautiful Jardin Nelson Mandela. [Read more]
Mochi Mochi Aki, the new gourmet store of Aki Paris
Mochi Mochi Aki is the name of the new boutique just opened by Aki Paris. Following in the footsteps of Aki Boulangerie and Aki Café, Mochi Mochi Aki has also set up shop on rue Saint-Anne to delight fans of mochi, melon burgers and other sweet treats. Find out what's in store. [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]
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