Flan is a pastry that appeals to many lovers of sweet treats. In this article, we reveal our favorite addresses in Paris for tasting the best flan in the capital. Don't hesitate to come back regularly to discover the latest novelties and succumb to this sweet temptation.
In the City of Light, there's no shortage of establishments offering tasty, high-quality flans. Whether you're a fan of classic flan pâtissier or in search of original creations, you're sure to find what you're looking for in our top picks.
The traditional flan pâtissier is made from puff pastry or shortcrust pastry, filled with a preparation of milk, eggs and sugar. Its creamy texture and light vanilla taste make it a much-loved dessert. Many Parisian bakeries and patisseries offer their own versions of this delicacy, with recipes varying according to ingredients and preparation techniques.
For lovers of fruit flans, there are a number of addresses that stand out for their original, tasty creations. You'll find raspberry, banana, apricot and lemon flans, for a fruity touch that will delight your taste buds.
If you're looking for gluten-free or vegan flans, some Parisian establishments specialize in these alternatives. They offer flans made with specific ingredients, such as gluten-free flours or egg and milk substitutes, to suit all diets.
For those with a sweet tooth, it's also possible to find flans revisited with surprising ingredients. For example, you can enjoy a flan with salted butter caramel, chocolate or even matcha, for a unique and original taste experience.
Savory flans are also very popular in Paris. Several addresses offer quiches and other savory tarts with vegetables, cheese or meat, for those who prefer a less sweet but just as tasty option.
Don't forget that our selection of the best flans in Paris is updated regularly, so don't hesitate to come back to discover the latest and succumb to the temptation of these gourmet delights. Bon appétit!
La Pâtisserie Mélilot, the 20th arrondissement's artisanal gourmet haunt
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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]
Boulangerie Éveil, a nugget of old-fashioned flours and good produce in Paris's 17th arrondissement
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The French Bastards opens a decadent bakery-pastry shop Paris 7th arrondissement
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Ginko, the 19th arrondissement's nugget pastry shop with Franco-Japanese-Moroccan flavors
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Bopain, the 12th arrondissement bakery with incredible pastries
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Bulle, the bakery and patisserie that delights the Buttes Chaumont in Paris
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Butterfly: Matthieu Carlin's pastry shop at the Hôtel de Crillon with a 15€ snack formula
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Tranché : Bakery and coffee shop in the 9th district, a treat for your taste buds
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Stohrer, the oldest pastry shop in Paris still in business
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Mori Yoshida: the excellent Japanese chef's pastry shop in Paris, our photos
Happy winner of the show "Le Meilleur Pâtissier: Les Professionnels" in 2018, Mori Yoshida delights the inhabitants of the 7th arrondissement of Paris and the surrounding area with his pastries that are as tasty as they are refined. In addition to the classics of French pastry, revisited with a Japanese twist, you can also find cakes, chocolates and pastries in his store. [Read more]
Boulangerie l'Essentiel, everything is there to enjoy and find good bread
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Epicerie Tempero, the locavore grocery-canteen-eating cellar of Alessandra Montagne-Gomes
Head to the 13th arrondissement to discover Tempero, Alessandra Montagne-Gomes' grocery-canteen-dining room, opened just opposite her restaurant Nosso. In the glasses, clean wines, on the plates, the chef's childhood recipes, and on the shelves, tons of good local produce. [Read more]
L'Epicerie des Ateliers du Bristol
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Zest, Champion's bakery and tea room
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Ultra gourmet Tea Time at the Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris
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Arlette & Colette: a delicious organic bakery in Paris's 17th arrondissement
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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]
Nina Métayer installs her Délicatisserie at Printemps du Goût, pastry shop and tea room
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Le Jardin Sucré in Paris: the flagship creations of the 17th century pastry shop
After a first store opened in the Yvelines, the Jardin Sucré exported in 2017 to the 17th arrondissement of Paris. If the macaroons are the undisputed stars of the store, the other pastries are truly worth the detour, such as the pistachio and orange blossom tart or the yuzu and black sesame tart. [Read more]
Tartelettes, the unusual pastry shop for sweet and savory pies in Paris
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Tapestry, the new pastry shop of the starred restaurant Septime is unveiled
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La Goutte d'Or, Yann Menguy's patisserie that delights the 18th
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Christophe Michalak and Eric Kayser's flan recipe
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Colorova's Dark Flan
Colorova is both a restaurant and a tea room, offering delicious home-made pastries in the 6th arrondissement. We're crazy about the black sesame flan at €5.50 a slice, which is both firm and well textured. Sprinkled with roasted black sesame seeds, it's a winner.
