Which desserts and pastries should you try at least once in your life? And above all, which emblematic pastries are a must in Paris? The culinary travel guide Tasteatlas has published its ranking of places to try must-taste desserts around the world.
At the top of the world rankings are Lisbon’s Pasteís de Belem. We, at Paris Secret, still recommend a visit to Manteigaria, a Pastel de Nata bar in the City of Light. And I promise, they really are “as good as they come”, as many Portuguese people agree. But what other sweets are on the list? Beignets from New Orleans, churros from Buenos Aires… So many sweet specialities to taste around the world. And there’s a question on everyone’s lips: which desserts and patisseries should you try at least once in your life in Paris? And above all: which establishments offer the best? Sweet tooths, we tell you everything!
8 pastries to try at least once in your life in Paris and where to find them :
Angelina Paris’ Mont-Blanc
Paris is only 19th in the Tasteatlas rankings. In its place is Angelina’s mythical Mont-Blanc. Founded in 1903, this pastry shop and tearoom has become a Paris landmark. Here, the Mont-Blanc is the star, with its delicate, decadent chestnut cream.
Ladurée Macaroons
In 33rd place, the iconic Ladurée stands out. Its gourmet specialty is known the world over? Her macaroons, of course! Founded in 1862, this luxury patisserie is world-renowned for its elegant macaroons and unrivalled flavours. A true embodiment of French art de vivre!
Les Deux Magots’ Tarte Tatin
Legendary places to eat iconic desserts include Les Deux Magots in Paris (ranked 43rd) In this iconic restaurant, which was founded in 1885, you can enjoy an exceptional Tarte Tatin. Delicately caramelized apples, spoonfuls of crème fraiche… It has everything to melt gourmets from all over the world.
The Café de Flore croissant
Just after the tarte Tatin from Les Deux Magots, we find the croissant from Café de Flore, in 44th position. This emblematic Saint-Germain-des-Près café serves exceptional pastries. Such is the case with our croissant, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
But also :
The crème brûlée from Café des Deux Moulins, the chocolate éclair from pâtisserie Stohrer, the wild strawberry ice cream from Berthillon and the Millefeuille from Café de la Paix.