Truer-than-life fruits, hyper-realistic citrus fruits… It’s a fact: trompe-l’œil pastry-making has been all the rage for several years now. This highly visual technique is an optical illusion that allows you to surprise both your eyes and your taste buds. In Paris, some patisseries have become experts in the art. Here are the best trompe-l’œil pastry shops in Paris for you to enjoy!
Cédric Grolet, the best known in Paris
Who hasn’t heard of Cédric Grolet ‘s pastries? This star pastry chef has made a name for himself on social networks thanks to his pastries, which are as beautiful as they are delicious. Highly visual, they are almost identical to their fillings: hazelnut, apple, coffee, mango… You know what you’re eating! On the other hand, you’ll have to be patient before you can taste them. The store is often packed. So it’s best to think ahead and order by click and collect to avoid the wait!
🍓Location: 6 rue de Castiglione, 75001 Paris
La chaumère de Rosny, for trompe-l’œil pastries at less than 5 euros
If you don’t want to spend more than 5 or 6 euros on a trompe-l’œil pastry, then head to this bakery in the 93 district of Paris. For 3.99 euros, you’ll be able to try some amazing pastries with mango, passion fruit or lemon. A lovely address that we recommend!
🍓Location: 30 rue Général Gallieni, Rosny-sous-bois
Fruttini by MO, for delicious frosted fruit
When temperatures rise, we never say no to a sweet, refreshing treat. Fruttini is a little of both. While the fruit skins are preserved, the insides are totally transformed. You’ll enjoy a refreshingly fruity sorbet… Enough to make you melt with happiness!
🍓Location: 24, rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris.
Tema’s Cake, the buzz store
After struggling for years, Tema has finally realized her dream: to delight all gourmands with her delicious pastries at low prices. For just five euros, you can enjoy trompe-l’œil cakes that are as beautiful as they are tasty. If you like fruit, you’ll love her lemon, mango and strawberry creations!
🍓 Location: 11 rue du onze novembre Aulnay-sous-Bois 93600
Maison Ounissi, for pretty trompe-l’œil pastries
This super-nice bakery in the 11ᵉ offers ca-nons trompe-l’oeil pastries! As beautiful as they are gourmet, these will blow your taste buds away. Our favorite? The vanilla bean! Very creamy and crunchy on top… an exquisite dessert, perfect for a snack.
🍓Location: 191 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris
L’éclair de génie, bluffing trompe-l’oeil
L’éclair de génie may be known for its beautiful, colorful éclairs, but it’s perhaps less well known for its trompe-l’oeil pastries. We recommend his astonishing tiramisu, presented in a cup of coffee… that can be eaten. A stunning and delicious creation that we recommend you try! The hot chocolate, with its delicate flower blossoming on contact, is a pure delight!
🍓Location: 122 Rue Montmartre, 75002 Paris
Vincent Salur, delicious trompe-l’œil pastries
A juicy pear that’s truer than life, a crunchy pistachio that’s just right… that’s what you can expect from Vincent Salur. His creations are simply delicious, and reasonably priced for all the work that goes into each pastry. Count on less than 10 euros to try one of his trompe-l’œil!
🍓Location: 25 Rue de Lourmel, 75015 Paris
Long and tea, and its cute pastries
This pretty tea room offers delicious kawaii pastries. We love the mango mousse in the shape of cheese, or the adorable sleeping chocolate bear. An ideal place to unwind!
🍓Location: 39 Rue La Fayette, 75009 Paris