Lockdown is lifting, as is the iron curtain on Parisian pastry shops. That's all it took to attract the capital's sweet tooths, who came to rediscover the creations of their favorite chefs. While it's not yet time to meet up in tea rooms, pastries are still available for takeaway or delivery. After 55 days of lockdown, these sweet spots are increasingly popping up again, in compliance with health recommendations.
And now, enticed by the delicious smell, you're probably thinking, "Where to start?!" Here are some of our favorites:
Cédric Grolet Opéra reopens with click & collect and a new menu
Pastry chef Cédric Grolet is reopening his Opéra boutique with click & collect and launching a new e-shop for the occasion. There are new items on the menu! [Read more]
Pierre Hermé reopens his pastry shops in Paris
Have you missed Pierre Hermé's pastries? Then you'll be delighted to hear that the pastry champion is reopening eight of his shops in Paris on Thursday, May 14. [Read more]
Pierre Hermé x La Maison du Chocolat vegan pastries are back in stores
Great news for fans: the vegan pastries by pastry chefs Pierre Hermé and Nicolas Cloiseau from La Maison du Chocolat are making a comeback in Pierre Hermé's stores. [Read more]
Philippe Conticini reopens his Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Gâteaux d'Emotions in the 16th arrondissement
Philippe Conticini reopens his Gâteau d'Emotions shop in the Passy district of Paris's 16th arrondissement. This is the chef's first bakery, offering a beautiful range of breads and pastries in addition to the delicious pastries we love. [Read more]
Maison Aleph: Levantine pastries by Myriam Sabet in Paris
Food lovers, drop everything and head to the 4th arrondissement of the capital to discover Maison Aleph Paris, which offers a range of delicious pastries combining traditional Levantine products with contemporary French pastry-making expertise. [Read more]
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shop Les Belles Envies is the new sugar-free pastry shop that has opened on Rue Monge in the 5th arrondissement. A low glycemic index pastry shop offering cakes, chocolates, and fine foods. An ideal option for diabetics and those concerned about their weight or health. Why not treat yourself? [Read more]
*The shop at 3 Rue Monge in the 5th arrondissement is open Tuesday to Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., while the shop at 17 Rue Poncelet in the 17th arrondissement is open Tuesday to Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
After brightening up lockdown with his Confi'Box, Yann Couvreur has stepped through the looking glass to unveil his Déconfin'Box. Every weekend, a gourmet selection awaits us. But that's not all, as the chef is once again offering his pastries for click & collect or takeaway in his Parisian shops!
Christophe Michalak is also reopening two of his shops. The one in the Maraisis openWednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The one in Saint-Germain is open Friday through Tuesday at the same times.
For lovers of canelés, the Aux Deux Canelés shop is reopening its doors in the Marais district, at 72 rue de la Verrerie. This spot offers foodies the chance to taste both sweet and savory creations.
And let's not forget the coffee shops and tea rooms, which also offer delicious pastries:
One adventure has ended, but another has begun:
Which pastries did you miss the most, and which ones would you be happy to rediscover? Share your favorites with us in the comments!
