Paris is the pastry capital of the world, and every year new creations keep the city at the top of every foodie’s bucket list. From legendary houses like Stohrer to innovative chefs like Cédric Grolet, Paris pâtissiers never stop reinventing tradition.
If you’re planning a trip in 2025 and wondering where to find the best pastry shops in Paris, here’s a curated selection of addresses worth the detour.
(And if you’d rather taste a variety in just one afternoon, join our Paris Bakery & Pastry Tour in Sentier and Les Halles : small groups, award-winning stops, and the stories behind every bite.)
Must-Visit Pastry Shops in 2025
Cédric Grolet – Pastry as Art
35 avenue de l’Opéra, 75002 Paris
6 rue Danielle Casanova, 75002 Paris
Cédric Grolet, crowned “Best Pastry Chef in the World,” is known for hyper-realistic fruit desserts and bold flavors. His boutiques often have queues, but the creations are unforgettable.
Pierre Hermé – The Picasso of Pastry
72 rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris
126 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris
23 rue des Capucines, 75002 Paris
Pierre Hermé redefined the macaron and is celebrated worldwide. His Ispahan (rose, lychee, raspberry) is now iconic, and his boutiques remain must-stops in Paris.
Cyril Lignac – Modern Classics
24 rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris
Chef Cyril Lignac brings creativity and refinement to traditional pastries. His flan, éclairs, and seasonal tarts are often praised as some of the best in the city.
Claire Damon – Des Gâteaux et du Pain
89 rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
63 boulevard Pasteur, 75015 Paris
Claire Damon’s pâtisseries are elegant, precise, and full of seasonal inspiration. Her fruit tarts are some of the most beautiful in Paris.
Yann Couvreur – Pastry with Personality
23bis rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris
137 avenue Parmentier, 75010 Paris
Known for his fox logo and creative pastries, Yann Couvreur focuses on high-quality ingredients and playful reinterpretations of classics like millefeuille and choux.
Stohrer – The Oldest Pâtisserie in Paris
51 rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris
Founded in 1730, Stohrer is the oldest pastry shop in Paris and still one of the best. Famous for its baba au rhum and traditional French desserts, it’s a pilgrimage for pastry lovers.
More Addresses to Explore
- Fou de Pâtisserie – 45 rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris
- Christophe Michalak – 8 rue du Vieux Colombier, 75006 Paris / 16 rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
- Carl Marletti – 51 rue Censier, 75005 Paris
- Jeffrey Cagnes – 1 boulevard de la Madeleine, 75001 Paris /73 rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris
- Arnaud Larher (MOF) – 93 rue de Seine, 75006 Paris / 53 rue Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris
- Philippe Conticini – 27 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris / 42 rue de l’Annonciation, 75016 Paris
- Stéphanie LeQuellec – MAM – 22 rue Fourcroy, 75017 Paris / 93 rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
- Hugo & Victor – 40 Boulevard Raspail, 75007 Paris
- Oh Oui! – 95 rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
- Yann Brys (MOF) – 90 rue Saint Louis en Île, 75004 Paris
- Sébastien Gaudard – 22 rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris / 1 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris
- Laurent Duchêne (MOF) – 238 rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris / 2 rue Wurtz, 75013 Paris
- Maison Aleph – 20 rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris / 63 rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris
- Kevin Lacote – 78 avenue de Villiers, 75017 Paris
- Maison Angelina – 226 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris / 129 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris / 108 rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
- Utopie – 20 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
- Nina Métayer – Au Printemps du Goût – 2 rue du Havre, 75008 Paris
