The 11 Best Pastry Shops in Paris (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 11 picks

The best pastry shops in Paris in 2026 are Pierre Hermé for the Ispahan and macarons, Cédric Grolet at Le Meurice for his fruit trompe-l'œil creations and Jacques Genin for a millefeuille assembled to order. Stohrer, the city's oldest pâtisserie, Yann Couvreur, Des Gâteaux et du Pain and Angelina's Mont-Blanc are the other essentials.

A Paris pâtisserie is a shop first: most sell pastries to take away, and only some have a salon de thé for sitting down. Individual pastries generally cost from around €6 to €10 at the top houses, and more for star chefs. Several shops close on Mondays and sometimes Tuesdays, and a few, such as Cédric Grolet, take click-and-collect orders online.

1. Pierre Hermé — Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th)

The modern master of the macaron and creator of the Ispahan.

$$ Mid-range

Pierre Hermé's shop on rue Bonaparte is the flagship of the pâtissier who reinvented the macaron with bold flavor pairings. The Ispahan, a rose macaron biscuit with raspberries and lychee, is his signature, and it appears in cakes, croissants and macarons.

There are boutiques across Paris, but the Saint-Germain shop has the fullest range of pastries. It suits gift shopping and anyone who wants the definitive Paris macaron.

Good to know: Try the Ispahan in its original cake form, then take a box of macarons home.

72 Rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris

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2. Cédric Grolet Le Meurice — Tuileries (1st)

Trompe-l'œil fruit and flower pastries from Paris's most famous pastry chef.

$$$ Upmarket

Cédric Grolet is the pastry chef of the palace hotel Le Meurice, and his shop on rue de Castiglione sells his sculpted desserts that look exactly like fruits and nuts: lemon, mango, pistachio, hazelnut. Inside each is a layered filling.

They are expensive and beautiful, and they sell out. His website lists Wednesday-to-Sunday opening with click-and-collect ordering. It suits a special treat or a gift.

Good to know: Order online by 3pm for pickup from the next day rather than hoping for walk-in stock.

6 Rue de Castiglione, 75001 Paris

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3. Jacques Genin — Le Marais (3rd)

Millefeuille assembled to order and some of Paris's finest caramels.

$$ Mid-range

Jacques Genin's chocolate shop on rue de Turenne has a tea room where the millefeuille is assembled to order, so the pastry stays crisp. His soft caramels, especially mango-passion, are among the most celebrated in Paris, and the chocolates are made upstairs.

There's a second shop on rue de Varenne in the 7th. It suits a sit-down treat in the northern Marais and anyone buying edible gifts.

Good to know: Sit in the salon de thé and order the millefeuille; it's not sold to take away.

133 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris

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4. Stohrer — Montorgueil (2nd)

Paris's oldest pâtisserie, on rue Montorgueil since 1730.

$$ Mid-range

Stohrer has been on rue Montorgueil since 1730, and its painted shopfront and interior are part of the charm. It's credited with the baba au rhum, and the puits d'amour (caramelized custard tart) is the other classic to try.

It also sells savory dishes made on site. It suits history lovers and anyone strolling the Montorgueil market street.

Good to know: Order the baba au rhum and eat it on the street.

51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris

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5. Yann Couvreur — Goncourt (10th)

Modern French pastry, famed for its made-to-order millefeuille and fox logo.

$$ Mid-range

Yann Couvreur opened his first pâtisserie on avenue Parmentier in 2016, and it's known for clean, modern versions of the classics: a millefeuille built to order, Paris-Brest, a vanilla tart and kouign-amann, with the fox logo on everything.

There are also shops in the Marais and Batignolles. It suits pastry lovers who want contemporary technique without palace-hotel prices.

Good to know: Order the millefeuille to eat on the spot.

137 Avenue Parmentier, 75010 Paris

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6. Des Gâteaux et du Pain — Pasteur (15th)

Claire Damon's fruit-driven pastries in a sleek boutique.

$$ Mid-range

Des Gâteaux et du Pain is pastry chef Claire Damon's pâtisserie and bakery on boulevard Pasteur, known for fruit-focused cakes and tarts that follow the seasons, as well as excellent viennoiserie and bread.

A second shop is on rue du Bac in the 7th. It suits pastry lovers who prefer fresh fruit over heavy cream.

Good to know: Ask what fruit is in season; the tarts change through the year.

63 Boulevard Pasteur, 75015 Paris

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7. Angelina — Tuileries (1st)

Historic tea room famous for the Mont-Blanc and thick hot chocolate.

$$ Mid-range

Angelina's tea room at 226 rue de Rivoli, opposite the Tuileries, is a Belle Époque room famous for its Mont-Blanc (meringue, whipped cream and chestnut cream) and its very thick 'L'Africain' hot chocolate.

It's popular, so expect a queue for a table; the shop counter is faster for takeaway. It suits families and a rainy afternoon after the Louvre.

Good to know: Buy the Mont-Blanc at the counter to skip the tea-room line.

226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

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8. Sébastien Gaudard — South Pigalle (9th)

Classic French pastries made the old way on rue des Martyrs.

$$ Mid-range

Sébastien Gaudard's pâtisserie on rue des Martyrs focuses on the great French classics, such as Saint-Honoré, millefeuille, religieuse and Mont-Blanc, made with care in a handsome, old-fashioned shop.

Rue des Martyrs is one of Paris's best food streets, so it's an easy stop on a walk up to Montmartre. It suits traditionalists.

Good to know: Combine it with a walk up rue des Martyrs toward Montmartre.

22 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris

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9. Maison Aleph — Le Marais (4th)

Levantine pastries with French technique from Myriam Sabet.

$$ Mid-range

Maison Aleph is Myriam Sabet's pâtisserie inspired by the flavors of the Levant: orange blossom, pistachio, rose and kataifi pastry nests, made with French technique.

Its Marais shop is on rue de la Verrerie, with a second shop on rue des Abbesses in Montmartre. It suits anyone looking for something different from the classic French pastry case.

Good to know: Try the kataifi nests; they are the house signature.

20 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris

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10. Arnaud Larher — Montmartre (18th)

An MOF pâtissier-chocolatier at the foot of Montmartre.

$$ Mid-range

Arnaud Larher is a Meilleur Ouvrier de France pastry chef and chocolatier, and his shop on rue Caulaincourt is a Montmartre favorite for refined cakes, macarons and chocolates.

There are other shops on rue Damrémont in the 18th and rue de Seine in the 6th. It suits visitors walking Montmartre who want top-level pastry away from the crowds.

Good to know: Pick up chocolates to take home; they travel well.

53 Rue Caulaincourt, 75018 Paris

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11. Mori Yoshida — Invalides / Ségur (7th)

French classics with Japanese precision near the Invalides.

$$ Mid-range

Mori Yoshida's pâtisserie on avenue de Breteuil applies Japanese precision to French classics such as the Paris-Brest and Opéra, alongside some Japanese-inspired flavors. Chef Morihide Yoshida won the French TV competition Le Meilleur Pâtissier: Les Professionnels in 2018.

It's a quiet, residential corner of the 7th, a walk from the Invalides. It suits pastry lovers who want quality without the crowds.

Good to know: Check the opening days before you go; it closes at least one day a week.

65 Avenue de Breteuil, 75007 Paris

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most famous pastries in Paris?

The classics are the macaron, millefeuille, éclair, Paris-Brest (choux with praline cream), Saint-Honoré, religieuse, baba au rhum and Mont-Blanc (chestnut cream). Pierre Hermé's Ispahan (rose, raspberry and lychee) is a modern classic.

Which pastry shop has the best macarons in Paris?

Pierre Hermé is widely considered the benchmark for inventive macarons, while Ladurée is the historic name for classic flavors in elegant packaging. Both have several shops across the city.

How do I buy Cédric Grolet's pastries?

Cédric Grolet's shops at Le Meurice (rue de Castiglione) and Opéra (avenue de l'Opéra) sell in-store and through click-and-collect on his website; orders placed before 3pm are ready from 24 hours later. Both shops list Wednesday-to-Sunday opening.

Where can I sit down for pastry and tea in Paris?

Angelina on rue de Rivoli, Jacques Genin's salon de thé on rue de Turenne and Ladurée's rue Royale tea room all let you sit and order pastries with hot chocolate or tea.

Where are the best croissants?

See our guide to the best croissants in Paris.

1. Pierre Hermé — Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th)

2. Cédric Grolet Le Meurice — Tuileries (1st)

3. Jacques Genin — Le Marais (3rd)

4. Stohrer — Montorgueil (2nd)

5. Yann Couvreur — Goncourt (10th)

6. Des Gâteaux et du Pain — Pasteur (15th)

7. Angelina — Tuileries (1st)

8. Sébastien Gaudard — South Pigalle (9th)

9. Maison Aleph — Le Marais (4th)

10. Arnaud Larher — Montmartre (18th)

11. Mori Yoshida — Invalides / Ségur (7th)

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