Want to explore ice cream flavors beyond the ever-popular chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and pistachio? Paris is full of ice cream parlors and ice cream shops offering unusual flavors to awaken your senses. They vie with each other in creativity to offer surprising and delicious flavors that are off the beaten track.
Frommarrow bone to gorgonzola, black truffle, pain au chocolat, spices and bacon, prepare to be surprised by these bold and - for some - perfectly divisive flavors. You'll end up amazed... and sometimes less so! In addition to these surprising flavors, you can also discover new textures, with the arrival, for example, of fried ice creams in Paris.
Did you think you knew everything and had tasted everything in the world of ice cream? Prepare your taste buds and indulge in these ice creams and sorbets with unusual flavors! The important thing is to dare to experiment to find, who knows, your new favorite flavor among these unusual ice cream, sorbet, and gelato flavors!
For this summer, this iconic palace is serving up frozen pastries to take away!
Craving a mega-gourmet frozen treat? Matthieu Carlin, the pastry chef at the Hôtel de Crillon, sets up his gourmet shack on the Place de la Concorde, at the foot of the iconic palace, and invites the public to savor his frosted pastries. [Read more]
Fumo, an intriguing pop-up of savory ice creams featuring award-winning pastry chef Tessa Ponzo
From May 16 to September 20, 2026, Fumo launches an experimental pop-up ice cream shop centered on seasoned ice cream. In the Marais, this new concept brings together artisanal ice creams, savory toppings, and drink pairings, kicking off with a first collection designed in collaboration with pastry chef Tessa Ponzo. [Read more]
Gourou, a traditional Indian bazaar in Paris
With its traditional bazaar look, the Indian restaurant Gourou will open its doors in Paris next autumn. [Read more]
Breathe, a 100% plant-based Japanese restaurant serving vegan maki and sushi
Are you vegan but can't imagine giving up sushi, maki, or even fried chicken? Head to the vegan restaurant Breathe in the Sentier district for 100% plant-based Japanese specialties! [Read more]
La Tropicale Glacier, the tea room serving unusual ice creams in the 12th arrondissement of Paris
La Tropicale Glacier is the colorful concept that awaits you in Paris. It's not just a tea room, but also an ice cream parlour with unusual flavours! [Read more]
Chapon opens its 100% chocolate popsicle bar in Paris: 17 frozen recipes to discover
Maison Chapon unveils a 100% chocolate eskimo bar in Paris to be enjoyed all summer long. The program includes 17 ice-cream recipes inspired by the company's emblematic candies and tablets, all the rage for what promises to be a hot summer season. Feel like some ice cream? Why not try the parfumps? The hardest part is choosing... [Read more]
La Glace Alain Ducasse, the Michelin-starred chef's ice cream factory and his unusual ice creams and sorbets
With original flavours such as the incredible fresh herb sorbet and grapefruit-vermouth ice cream, not forgetting the traditional vanilla, pistachio and chocolate flavours, you'll love cooling off this summer at Alain Ducasse's ice cream factory! [Read more]
Brigat' Gelato, the Place des Vosges ice cream parlour with Italian ice creams that awaken the taste buds
Italian gelato alert on the horizon! Brigat, the bakery-pastry shop we love on Place des Vosges in Paris, is launching its ice cream shop right next door, and we're taking you on a tour of this gourmet spot that combines good ice cream, cookies and good coffee. [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]
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]
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]
Jacques Genin's handcrafted ice creams, the best ice creams in Paris, made by hand.
Jacques Genin's delicious ice creams are back to delight us this summer in Paris. Arguably among the best ice creams in Paris, if not the best, Jacques Genin's custom-turned ice creams, which make no concessions on quality, await you. From delicious classic flavors to ice creams with unusual herbs and vegetables, you'll love them. [Read more]
Il Gelato del Marchese: exceptional artisanal ice creams
Il Gelato del Marchese is all about elegance, but above all, it's about exceptional artisanal ice creams and sorbets. From classic to more surprising flavors, Il Gelato del Marchese's ice cream treats will leave you breathless. Here, Italian know-how refreshes your taste buds. [Read more]
Une Glace à Paris has opened a new location in Paris
Gourmet alert! Une Glace à Paris has just set up shop on the Place des Abbesses. Ice creams, sorbets and frozen pastries are now available! [Read more]
Milkshakes galore at Five Guys
Five Guys is of course known for its customizable burgers and its famous Cajun fries, but did you know that it also offers a wide variety of milkshakes? There is something for everyone! With this heat, I'll take a little refreshment, won't you? [Read more]
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The most unusual ice cream shops in Paris, our top picks with unique concepts
Looking for an original ice cream parlour in Paris? Discover the most unusual ice cream parlors in Paris! [Read more]
The most unusual ice cream shops in Paris, our top picks with unique concepts
