PÂTISSERIES/ BAKERIES

YO U’ LL BE SPOILED W ITH THE FINEST S W EET TREATS, CROISSANTS AND BAG U ETTES IN THE WORLD W HEN VISITING THESE SU PERB PARISIAN PÂTISSERIES

4. Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse

7. Jean-Paul Hevin

With several upscale addresses in Paris, Pierre Hermé has been rightfully crowned as the “Picasso of Pastry.” His creative macarons and éclairs au chocolat are legendary, and his chocolate cake and has been heralded as one of the “50 Best ings to Eat in the World”. Not to be missed. €€

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72 rue Bonaparte, 75006 Paris +33 1 43 54 47 77 | pierreherme.com

C H OCO L AT E S With the air of a luxury boutique, the sweet creations of Jacques Genin await behind tempting glass cases, while his famous mille-feuilles are custom made for each customer. Visit his cosy inhouse cafe, or takeaway an exquisite box of chocolates from his delectable boutique. €€ 133 rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris +33 1 45 77 29 01 | jacquesgenin.fr

I N STIT U TIO N A Paris institution, Ladurée rst opened in 1862 and today, boasts glamorous outlets all over the world. Famous for its elegant boxes of colourful macarons that come in a wide range of delicious avours, Ladurée has seven Parisian salon de thes for an afternoon of sweet indulgence. €€ 16 - 18 rue Royale, 75008 Paris +33 1 42 60 21 79 | laduree.com

C H OCO L AT E HE AV EN Chef Alain Ducasse is one of the only chocolatiers in Paris to create his own luxurious chocolates on-site within his industrial-chic, boutique version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. Discover his exquisite range of chocolates made from beans sourced from around the globe. €€ 40 rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris +33 1 48 05 82 86 | lechocolat-alainducasse.com

5. La Pâtisserie des Rêves

LU X U RIO U S True to its name “ e Patisserie of Dreams”, this luxurious boutique by Philippe Conticini celebrates the best of French pâtisseries including the Saint-Honoré, the Paris-Brest and the Tarte au Citron where each creation is revealed within its own spectacular cone-shaped glass display. €€ 93 rue du Bac, 75007 Paris +33 1 42 84 00 82 | lapatisseriedesreves.com

6. Gerard Meulot

L OCA L G E M With three Parisian boutiques in the upscale Saint Germain and Marais districts, Gerard Mulot’s divine pâtisserie o ers a mouthwatering selection of sweet and savoury treats, including his delicate macarons in a rainbow of colours and artistic pastries wrapped in chic pink boxes. €€ 76 rue de Seine, 75006 Pari +33 1 43 26 85 77 | gerard-mulot.com

S WEE T HE AV EN Serving his legendary madeto-order hot chocolate, Jean-Paul Hevin’s exquisite boutiques in Paris are home to the chocolatier’s luxury creations. Using beans from across the world, Hevin’s creations mingle art and science to create the perfect blend to satisfy serious chocaholics. €€ 231 rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris

+33 1 55 35 35 96 | jeanpaulhevin.com

8. Du Pain et des Idées

I N STIT U TIO N You’ll step back in time at this charming classic Parisian boulangerie in Canal Saint-Martin, where award-winning baker Christophe Vasseur meticulously creates exceptional sourdough bread and pastries with great passion. Amidst the aromas of baking bread, expect lengthy queues. €€ 34 rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris

+33 1 45 74 68 92 | dupainetdesidees.com

9. Sébastien Gaudard

ELE GA N T Behind an elegant, ocean green facade on rue des Martyrs in the hip Pigalle district lies the sophisticated, light- lled sanctuary of Sébastien Gaudard, whose artisan ice creams, superb lemon tarts and aky pastries have earned him a place amongst the nest pâtissiers in France. €€ 22 rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris

+33 1 71 18 24 70 | sebastiengaudard.fr