The Paris-Brest is an emblematic pastry, originating from the Parisian suburbs and created in homage to the cycling race of the same name. With its wheel shape and its composition combining choux pastry and praline pastry cream, it has become a must for sweet tooths since the beginning of the 20th century. Today, Parisian pastry shops compete with each other to offer revisited versions of this classic.
Our selection of the best Paris-Brest in Paris will allow you to discover favorite pastry shops, where tradition and creativity meet to offer delicious and gourmet creations. Don't hesitate to come back regularly to discover the latest additions to our list!
The traditional Paris-Brest recipe is composed of a choux pastry filled with a praline mousseline cream and sprinkled with almond slivers. However, Parisian pastry chefs are not content to simply reproduce this classic recipe, but are reinventing it with modern and daring variations.
In our selection of favorite addresses, you can taste Paris-Brest with traditional flavors, but also discover more original versions, incorporating ingredients such as chocolate, caramel, fruits or even spicy notes. Parisian pastry chefs do not hesitate to push the limits of creativity to offer unique and tasty Paris-Brest.
While visiting these must-see Parisian pastry shops, you will also be able to benefit from the expertise and passion of the pastry chefs who make these Paris-Brest. They will be happy to advise you and share with you the history and the secrets of making these delicacies.
Don't wait any longer to discover these favorite addresses and enjoy the best Paris-Brest in the capital. And don't forget to come back regularly on our list to discover the latest addresses added during our tastings and our meetings with Parisian pastry chefs.
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 is now 5 bakeries-pastry shops in Paris and in the Paris region that combine tradition and modernity. No concessions on quality and taste, regularly rewarded for their breads, these 4 addresses have what it takes to seduce the most demanding in terms of sourdough breads, pastries and gourmet pastries. [Read more]
Jolie Miche, the new 17th century gourmet bakery with ancient flours
Jolie Miche is the name of the new bakery in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, and it has a lot to offer. Divine natural sourdough breads and ancient flours, ultra tasty pastries and top quality pastries, we want 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 pastry shop and tea room opened by Nicolas Haelewyn in Versailles. This talented chef, who passed through the Ladurée house and who delighted us for years at Karamel, continues to delight sweet tooths in the Yvelines from now on, in Guyancourt in his workshop 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]
Tea Time at Le Bristol
Head to the Jardin Français du Bristol to discover the delicious tea time imagined by its new pastry chef, Pascal Hainigue. [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 that can be found in two locations in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. For those of you who love great local nuggets, this is the place to be. [Read more]
Le Bon Pâtisserie, the good address in the 11th
For those who love good seasonal pastries with little sugar, we have a golden address in the 11th district for you. Discover Le Bon Pâtisserie, the gourmet gem by Clément Yang. [Read more]
La Goutte d'Or, Yann Menguy's patisserie that delights the 18th
Yann Menguy, who you may have seen in "Qui sera le prochain grand pâtissier" or at the Michalak Masterclass, has opened his own pastry shop in the 18th district. Between a pastry shop and a coffee shop, the place is friendly and greedy. On the menu, original, seasonal pastries, chocolate, spreads, mueslis but also homemade churned butter in different flavors. [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
The Meilleur Ouvrier de France Laurent Duchêne has just opened a café-boutique in the heart of Vincennes. You can enjoy both sweet and savory dishes! [Read more]
The pastry shop of Cédric Grolet, pastry chef of Le Meurice
If you like pastry, you must know Cédric Grolet, the pastry chef of Le Meurice, famous for his fascinating cakes, and especially for his fruit sculptures! While his cakes were only served in the restaurants of Le Meurice, it is now possible to amaze your friends and family with his pastries, available to take away. You're sure to fall in love! [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]
Recommended age
For all
