During summer I have decided to take a break from the blog and focus on some personal projects but now I’m back! And even though the leaves are starting to turn and the mornings are getting colder I am not ready to trade ice cream for hot chocolate. Not just yet anyway! So I’ve decided to share with you my top 4 ice cream shops in Paris and the flavours that I have tried.

Yann Couvreur

The newly opened shop in the Marais is really charming, full of delicious pastries, savoury things and you can also order his famous millefeuille. I had the mango-coriander sorbet which was one of the most delicious sorbets I’ve ever tried, the mango goes perfectly with the coriander and it’s bursting with flavour, but you have to really like coriander. The strawberry – verveine was also very good, only the verveine flavour doesn’t really come through as strongly as you’d expect.

You can find the Marais shop at 23bis rue de Rosiers, Paris

Pierre Hermé

Pierre Hermé doesn’t really need an introduction and his ice cream is just as delicious as his macarons. On this occasion I tried the Miss Gla Gla, which is basically ice cream sandwiched in between two macaron sides. The Milena is a combination of refreshing fresh mint with a sweet red berry sorbet and I can only say that it’s amazing, the flavours that come through are just incredible.

My favorite Pierre Hermé shop is the one on Rue Bonaparte in the 6th arrondissement, as it also has his delicious pastries alongside the famous macarons.

Il Gelato del Marchese

Il Gelato del Marchese is not only a really elegant place, but the ice cream is incredibly delicious in a combination of classic and surprising flavours. I’ve tried the pistachio which is always a good try for me since i really like it and the flavour did not disappoint. The ricotta and cacao is really creamy and rich, I couldn’t stop eating it!

You can also try some of their more unusual flavours like: gorgonzola, tomato and basil. They also make their own ice cream cones, but sadly they were all out when I went – I’ll definitely get it next time!

Il Gelato Del Marchese’s shop is around the Odeon area, at 3 Rue Des Quatres Vents

Une Glace a Paris

This place is opened by two very talented pastry chefs: Emmanuel Ryon and Olivier Menard who wanted to share their love for ice cream with the world. In their own words, it’s a place that gives you whatever you desire let that be ice cream, sorbet, or a frozen ice cream cake to share with your family. I had the smoked vanilla and strawberry-hibiscus ice creams, both equally delicious and ingenious.

Next time you’re strolling through Marais, don’t miss Une Glace a Paris, at 15 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie

Hope you enjoyed the article and if you are in Paris go and give at least one of these places a try before it gets too cold outside!

There are two desserts in the collection: a cake and an eclair. The cake is a delicious and elegant creation composed of a soft vanilla biscuit, almond crumble, cherry jam and almond ganache. You can get it in individual size or as a dessert to share.

The eclair is composed of an almond milk cream, a cherry jam and is topped with a white chocolate glaze. It’s nicely decorated with sugar flowers.

This delicate and flowery macaron box is so pretty that I decided to keep it for storing pictures. It comes with 12 macarons in 2 flavours: orange blossom and my favourite, cherry and cherry blossom.

I am a big tea fan, I drink it everyday and this Ohanami tea quickly became one of my favourites! It is a green tea perfumed with cherry blossom notes. It perfectly represents Hanami – the Japanese custom of enjoying the ephemeral beauty of the cherry tree flowers.
Together with the rose petals jam they make the perfect pair for tea time or even for breakfast if you feel like treating yourself.

Have a great weekend!
Alexandra

It comes as no surprise that I love Fauchon’s Melting Choc Collection for Easter, it has something for everyone and it would satisfy any chocolate lover’s dream.

The main part of the collection is the incredible marbled egg filled with more delicious chocolates inside. You can pick it in milk or dark chocolate and it comes in different sizes. It looks more like a sculpture than a desert, but I didn’t feel too bad about cracking it open

The Melting Choc entremet is my favourite one, you can get it in individual size or as a cake to share for your Easter meal, I am definitely going to do that! It’s got so much going on – a crunchy pecan praline, a luscious caramel mixed with caramelised pecans, an airy milk chocolate mousse and a fragrant Tahiti vanilla emulsion. Can’t stop my mouth from watering with each new component, it’s such an indulgent treat!

If that wasn’t enough, you can also get the above combination in an Eclair format! The equally delicious chou-filled pastry is topped with a gorgeous marbled chocolate decoration, completing the Melting Choc collection with a bang.

If you get a chance, I definitely recommend you to try one of these chocolatey treats! Do let me know if you love them

There is nothing better than waking up in the morning with a cup of coffee and a croissant, so head out to get yourself a croissant, and enjoy the post over a cup of coffee!

Pierre Hermé

The Ispahan croissant is my all time favorite, a super buttery flaky pastry, filled with a delicious raspberry and litchi jelly and topped with candied rose petals. Ah, my mouth is watering just writing this! Also look for their seasonal flavors like the lemon one, which was equally delicious.

Fauchon

Raspberry, pistachio, chocolate – the striped croissant! I couldn’t decide on a flavor so I took all three, but on the rare occasion when I have to pick just one I always go for the raspberry. These croissants not only taste good but they also look adorable!

Sadaharu Aoki

Now if you are a matcha fan like me, this is a croissant that you should definitely try! It has a crunchy almost caramelised exterior and the interior is bursting with matcha flavor. Cutting into it and seeing that vibrant matcha green makes your mouth water!

Eric Kayser

I don’t think I could live without my daily dose of Eric Kayser bread, but this almond croissant always does the trick when I feel the need for something more decadent in the morning. It’s a croissant soaked in a rum and sugar syrup, filled with almond cream and topped with powder sugar and toasted almonds. Try it, I promise you won’t regret it!

Now somebody please help me eat all these croissants! Have a lovely day!

L’éclair de génie

You can try any eclair from this pastry shop and I can assure you that you won’t be disappointed, but the salted caramel one is my favorite! It’s no wonder that I picked it in my chase to find the perfect Valentine’s day dessert.
The LOVE eclair comes with an extra layer of intense salted caramel, which makes it even more seducing. For this special day you can also choose to personalize the eclairs with the name of your loved one.

Pierre Hermé

Ah, the Picasso of Pastry, how could I not have included one of his desserts? His macarons hold a special place in my heart as they’re the first ones I’ve ever tried. Sitting on a bench in Paris and biting into these little pieces of heaven made me fall in love with pastry!
I went for Ispahan because it’s one of my favorite flavor combinations and it’s also the perfect dessert to enjoy with a glass of champagne – or more, I won’t tell! The raspberry, rose and litchi merge together in perfect balance, plus it looks so delicate!

Angelina

Angelina is really well known for their hot chocolate and I can assure you that it is one of the best I have ever tried.
This elegant dessert is part of their new collection and it looks almost too good to eat! Made of fluffy meringue, raspberry compote and a white chocolate and vanilla mousse, this is the perfect ending to a romantic dinner.

Dalloyau

When I saw this dessert in my pastry magazine it was obvious that I had to include it in my list. In creating this stunning desert made for two, the pastry chef was inspired from the camellia flower, which symbolizes unconditional and eternal love. How romantic!
Beneath the chocolate stencil, this dessert hides a milk chocolate mousse, a ginger and vanilla cream, an exotic passion fruit and pineapple compote and a vanilla biscuit.

Fauchon

Fauchon is a pastry shop with such a long history and tradition and their desserts are always impressive, with a modern touch and such pretty designs.
This Valentine’s day special is no exception – shaped like lips, it’s the perfect cheeky dessert to share with your cherie. It has a base of caramelized almonds, hiding a raspberry soft interior that’s covered in vanilla and their signature tea ganache with citrus hints.

I hope you enjoyed the little journey through these sweet jewels. What did you think about them? Are you curious to try any of them for yourself, or do you have other favorite desserts that you’ll be enjoying around Valentine’s?