Notre-Dame, the Hôtel de Ville, the Place des Vosges, the Île Saint-Louis... It doesn’t get much more Parisian than this. The 4th arrondissement packs an astonishing density of monuments and iconic neighborhoods into a relatively small area. Visitors can wander from the Marais streets to the Seine quays, cross the Île de la Cité, and then stroll the narrow lanes of Île Saint-Louis in a single outing.
It's also an arrondissement where you do a lot of walking. Visitors come to admire the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris, discover the Shoah Memorial, stroll down Rue des Rosiers, take in the architecture of the place des Vosges, or simply enjoy the berges de Seine. All of which makes for plenty of opportunities to plan a halte gourmande. And the choices are plentiful!
The 4th arrondissement indeed boasts a rich cluster of ice cream parlors, pastries, bakeries, chocolatiers, tea rooms and coffee shops. Some establishments have been fixtures of the Parisian scene for generations, while others continually refresh the Marais with new offerings.
Ice-cream cone in hand on Île Saint-Louis or a pastry to take away before heading to the riverfront? Follow the sucré guide of Paris 4!
Naya, a holistic haven with a yoga studio and vegan restaurant in the Marais
Based on rue des Tournelles in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, Naya positions itself as a holistic sanctuary—a place where time stands still to care for oneself deeply. [Read more]
Maison Phê, the Vietnamese coffee shop in the Marais serving exceptional brews
In the heart of the Marais, in Paris’s 4th arrondissement, Maison Phê serves up rare Vietnamese coffees you won’t find anywhere else—like the elusive Liberica or locally sourced Vietnamese matcha. We went to check out this buzzing new spot that’s attracting a steady stream of visitors. [Read more]
Hoso Basque: the Japanese cheesecake coffee shop that's creating a buzz in Paris
We're off to the Marais to discover Hoso Basque, a gourmet spot that revisits the famous Basque cheesecake in Japanese style, with an ultra-melting texture and original flavors. Open since July 2025, this coffee shop on rue Saint-Antoine also offers gourmet lattes. We tested it and tell you all about it... [Read more]
At Le Petit Versailles in the Marais, one of Paris's oldest pastry shops with a preserved decor
Founded around 1860 in the heart of the Marais, Au Petit Versailles du Marais blends the elegance of an 18ᵉ decor with the finesse of contemporary pastry art. Between listed ceilings and homemade breads, it embodies a gourmet secret in the heart of Paris. [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]
Brown, the Marais coffee shop for specialty coffees
Brown is a coffee shop that has opened its doors in the Marais district, offering organic specialty coffees. Located on rue de la Verrerie, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, this place offers something for all lovers of good coffee, matcha latte and hot chocolate, accompanied by sweets and fresh waffles. [Read more]
Fu Castella opens a patisserie-tea room in the Marais for divine snacks and tea times
Fu Castella is the ultra-moist pastry shop that's already all the rage in Paris's 13th arrondissement. Fu Castella has now set up shop in the Marais, Paris 4th arrondissement, offering a beautiful tea room with exotic sweets, original tea times, ice creams and hot and cold drinks for you to try. [Read more]
Maurice Sfez Café, Moïse Sfez's sweet and savoury coffee shop
A new year and a new address for Moïse Sfez, who opens Maurice Sfez Café in the Marais district, a sweet and savory coffee shop where you can wolf down Liège waffles and indecent egg and cheese. [Read more]
Maison Bretonne, the authentic Breton crêperie in Saint-Paul
For a real Breton galette, made with organic ingredients, head for Maison Bretonne in Saint-Paul. [Read more]
Fruity gourmet ice creams from Nèulo
In the summertime, ice creams make their appearance at Nèulo! Handcrafted in Provence by a master ice-cream maker, they contain an average of 70% fresh fruit. Suffice to say, the taste is there. From hazelnut to chocolate, strawberry to lemon, you'll love it. [Read more]
Les 3 Chocolats: the perfect blend of Japanese pastries and chocolates
Food lovers beware! In a little street just a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station in Paris, lies a well-known spot for sweet tooths. The name? Les 3 Chocolats. Behind this place, which combines pastry and chocolate, is Japanese Emiko Sano, who is keen to honor her family history. [Read more]
Maison Aleph, Myriam Sabet's Levantine patisserie in Paris
Gourmands, stop everything and head to the 4th arrondissement of the capital to discover Maison Aleph, which offers a range of delicious pastries combining traditional products from the Levant with the savoir-faire of contemporary French patisserie. [Read more]
Mousse, influencer Natoo's coffee shop x hair salon in the Marais district of Paris
Influencer Natoo has opened a unique coffee shop and hair salon in the Marais district of Paris! [Read more]
Reÿs, the Marais ice cream parlour with crazy gelato ice creams
Reÿs Glaces Éternelles is the name of this artisanal ice cream parlour just a stone's throw from Paris's Hôtel de Ville in the 4th arrondissement, offering Italian gelato with the flavours of childhood and travel. So let's take our taste buds on a journey, or fall back into childhood. [Read more]
Crème, the famous London cookies come to the Marais
The cookies that Londoners love are finally coming to Paris with the opening of Crème, the store of pastry chef Damien Leroux, in the Marais! [Read more]
LOLILOL, the coffee shop with the unavoidable chimney cake, the gourmet spit cakes
In the Marais district, a stone's throw from the Saint-Paul metro station, LOLILOL is one of the latest stores to have opened in the area: on the menu, you will find Chimney Cake, these delicious spit cakes originating from Eastern Europe [Read more]
Cookidiction opens a second cookie store in the Marais
Cookidiction is about to open a new cookie store in the Marais district of Paris, and our gourmet hearts are palpitating with anticipation! [Read more]
Babka Zana and its gourmet Coffee Shop Place des Vosges
Are you a fan of Babka Zana's delicious babkas and other Levantine specialties? Head to Place des Vosges to discover its first Coffee Shop-Tearoom, which awaits you from morning to afternoon tea, and especially at lunchtime, with a fine range of savoury dishes to be enjoyed on site or in the park, just a stone's throw away. [Read more]
Paris: Yann Brys opens a Tourbillon pastry shop in the 4th district
Calling all sweet tooths! Yann Brys, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, has opened his new Tourbillon patisserie in Paris, following on from the one already established in Saulx-les-Chartreux, Essonne. This time, we're heading for Île-Saint-Louis, in the 4th arrondissement, to push open the doors of this ultra-gourmet spot! [Read more]
Creperie BléNoir Auguste in Beaubourg
Auguste is the name of BléNoir's latest crêperie in Paris' Beaubourg district. Just a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou and the Stravinsky fountain, we're off to feast on delicious galettes and crêpes in a beautiful, modern and trendy setting. [Read more]
Le Ju' : a good and cheap breakfast in the Marais !
Le Ju', a young brasserie that opened its doors in the heart of the Marais in summer 2017 offers, among other things, hearty, gourmet breakfasts and delicious Sunday brunches! [Read more]
Yummy and Guiltfree, sweet and savory waffles in the Marais
For those who love sweet and savory waffles, be sure to try Yummy and Guiltfree's ultra-crispy waffles, which have something for everyone. [Read more]
Schwart'z Deli's great milkshakes
Schwart'z Deli's milkshakes are all 6 ultra-gourmet. What's more, they're made with ice creams from Une Glace à Paris. Chocolate, Strawberry, Speculoos, Kinder Bueno... Which one will win your heart? [Read more]
La Glacerie Paris by MOF David Wesmaël
Just a stone's throw from the BHV, La Glacerie Paris has opened its doors to delight ice cream lovers. Opened by Meilleur Ouvrier de France David Wesmaël, La Glacerie Paris offers ice creams and sorbets, as well as entremets, chocolate bonbons and chocolate ice creams - all iced, of course! An address to discover without further delay! [Read more]
Yann Couvreur : his 2nd patisserie on rue des Rosiers
Yann Couvreur has a second pastry shop on rue des Rosiers in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. A pastry shop that reveals some nice surprises: a counter for take-away pastries as well as a counter for homemade ice cream. We have not finished enjoying ourselves... [Read more]
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