11 Prettiest Boulangeries & Pâtisseries You Can Visit in Paris

Popping into the neighborhood boulangerie is one of the great joys of visiting Paris, and you can find fantastic bread and pastries around almost every corner.

But some boulangeries and pâtisseries are destinations in their own right, with gorgeous interiors that make you stop and stare at the ceiling instead of immediately ogling the pastry counter.

I’ve rounded up 11 of the most beautiful bakeries and pastry shops I’ve visited in Paris, along with some of my favorite things to order. Every one is worth the detour.

A quick note about French vocabulary: Boulangeries are primarily bread bakeries, but they also sell viennoiseries (like croissants and pain au chocolat) and often a selection of desserts. Pâtisseries specialize in sweet pastries and desserts, including éclairs, fruit tarts, macarons, and mille-feuilles. There’s some overlap, but the main difference is what each shop specializes in.

1. Stohrer

Stohrer is Paris’s oldest pâtisserie, serving pastries on Rue Montorgueil since 1730. It was founded by Nicolas Stohrer, who previously worked as a pastry chef for King Louis XV.

The interior is just spectacular, and easily one of the most incredible pastry shops I’ve ever visited. Pastel-painted ceilings, gilded moldings, decorative mirrors, and painted panels showing women carrying pastries surround the counters, which are filled with an incredible assortment of French desserts.

The decorations also have an interesting connection to Parisian history. The interior was designed by a student of Paul Baudry, the painter responsible for the magnificent decorations in the Grand Foyer of the Opera Garnier. The shop’s decor is now protected as a historic monument.

Stohrer is particularly famous for its baba au rhum, religieuse, and puits d’amour pastries, all of which are still made here today.

My personal recommendation, though, is the kouign-amann, a traditional pastry from Brittany made with layers of buttery dough and sugar that caramelizes as it bakes. It’s actually hard to find kouign-amann in Paris, and even harder to find a good kouign-amann, but Stohrer makes one of the best I’ve had in the city.

The shop is on Rue Montorgueil, a market street that’s made for strolling.

2. Au Petit Versailles du Marais

On a quiet side street in the heart of the Marais, Au Petit Versailles du Marais is a serious contender for the prettiest bakery in Paris.

The interior is a stunner, with intricate white moldings, golden details, sparkling chandeliers, and a painted ceiling decorated with flowers and birds against a blue sky. The whole place really does feel fit for a palace.

Today, it’s protected as a historic monument, and is run by Christian Vabret, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, one of France’s highest distinctions for skilled craftspeople.

There’s a huge selection of breads, croissants, pastries, and desserts to choose from. You can order at the bakery counter to take something away, grab a table on the sidewalk just outside, or head into the adjoining tea room if you’d prefer to sit down in another elegant space.

My pick? One of their oversized macarons, filled with cream and fresh fruit. I had the pistachio and raspberry version – absolutely delicious.

3. Du Pain et Des Idées

Du Pain et des Idées is a cozy, old-fashioned bakery housed in a storefront dating back to 1875, decorated with its recognizable gold lettering and blue trim.

Inside, the counters are piled with rustic breads and pastries and surrounded by intricate painted ceilings depicting countryside scenes, gilded mirrors, and original woodwork.

The current store dates back to 2002, when baker Christophe Vasseur took over the historic space and opened Du Pain et des Idées, focusing on traditional baking methods and a carefully selected range of artisanal breads and pastries.

One of the most popular things to order here is the pistachio escargot, a spiral-shaped pastry with pistachio filling. But my personal favorite is the tarte aux figues, a seasonal fig tart that’s available in late summer and early fall. I tried it on a recent summer trip to Paris, and it ended up being one of the best pastries I ate during those two weeks.

There are also large wooden tables outside where you can sit and enjoy your pastries. You’ll find the bakery near Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th arrondissement.

4. Ladurée

Ladurée has several boutiques and tea rooms around Paris, but the original location on Rue Royale, near Place de la Madeleine, is particularly special.

The shop first opened as a bakery in 1862 before becoming a pastry shop in the 1870s. Ladurée is widely credited with creating the modern French macaron, a sandwich of two delicate almond meringue shells and a creamy filling.

The boutique itself is exquisite, with pale green walls and ceiling decorated with flowers and colorful designs. The display cases are filled with rows of bright macarons, along with other masterfully prepared pastries and treats.

5. Maison Bergeron

Just a few blocks from the Eiffel Tower, Maison Bergeron is a lovely Belle Epoque bakery with a big selection of breads, pastries, and savory options for lunch.

The coffered ceiling panels are decorated with flowers and countryside scenes, while ornate mirrors, golden trim, and a colorful mosaic of a woman surrounded by stalks of wheat decorate the walls.

I’ve eaten here several times and have really enjoyed everything I’ve tried. It’s a great place to get a sandwich or quiche for a picnic lunch at the Champ de Mars, with the Eiffel Tower as your backdrop.

On my most recent visit, I had a fantastic pain au chocolat framboise, a twist on the classic pain au chocolat, with raspberry-flavored pastry layers.

6. NIWA

Niwa is a charming little boulangerie in the 7th arrondissement, just south of the Rodin Museum. It’s a relatively new bakery, but the building itself dates back to 1911, and much of its original decor has been preserved.

Inside, you’ll find ornate marble counters with bronze decorations, arched doorways, vintage wrought-iron shelving, and a pale yellow ceiling with painted floral details.

The pastries are arranged on platters and in baskets right on the marble counters, which gives the whole place a wonderfully old-fashioned, homey feel.

Niwa keeps its selection fairly small, focusing on expertly made artisanal breads and classic viennoiseries. I especially loved the pain au chocolat. The outside was golden and incredibly flaky, with gorgeous rolled layers, while the inside was still soft and tender — a truly exceptional pain au chocolat.

They also offer sandwiches and other savory options, and there’s a small, rustic seating area where you can sit down and enjoy your food.

7. Odette

Just a block from the Seine in the Latin Quarter, Odette is a small pâtisserie in an almost crooked-looking 17th-century building. It’s quite the charming spot, with its quaint old-fashioned façade and little windows decorated with flower boxes.

Odette specializes in choux à la crème, little cream puffs with a crisp pastry shell and creamy filling. They come in a variety of flavors, so you’ll definitely want to pick up an assortment to try and compare.

You can get your pastries to go or head upstairs to the small tearoom, which has a cozy, retro vibe. From the upstairs windows, you also get a beautiful view toward Notre-Dame while you enjoy your pastries.

8. Ritz Paris Le Comptoir

Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is an upscale pastry shop, part of the famous Ritz Paris hotel, just steps from Place Vendôme. It’s a luxurious, modern space with cream-colored counters, gold accents, and dozens of glowing amber lights hanging from the ceiling.

The pastry selection isn’t enormous, but everything is carefully presented, with rows of elegant desserts and the shop’s signature madeleines displayed in glass cases.

We tried the madeleines, which come with different fillings and glazes, and they were very good. But the real highlight for us was the millefeuille, which was unlike any I’ve had before.

Instead of the traditional stacked layers, it’s long and narrow, with incredibly flaky, delicate pastry wrapped around a generous filling of vanilla cream and topped with caramel. And oh my goodness, it was phenomenal. I could eat that dessert every day of the week.

There’s a small seating area where you can enjoy your pastries, or you can get them to go.

9. Boulangerie Murciano

Boulangerie Murciano is a Jewish bakery in the heart of the historic Jewish quarter in Le Marais.

The decor is delightful, with white tiled walls covered in elaborate gold decorations, a bright blue ceiling painted with clouds, and large glass globe lights hanging overhead.

The bakery offers a mix of traditional Jewish specialties and classic French pastries, with display cases full of breads, cakes, cookies, and other sweet and savory treats. I picked up some rugelach here, a traditional Jewish pastry made with rolled dough and a sweet filling.

You’ll find it on Rue des Rosiers, one of the most interesting streets in the 4th arrondissement, surrounded by bakeries, restaurants, and popular street food spots.

10. Angelina

Angelina is one of Paris’s most famous tea rooms, but you don’t have to wait in the often-long line for a table to enjoy its luxury interior and delicious pastries.

The display cases are filled with pastries, macarons, and other sweet treats, but Angelina is especially famous for its Mont-Blanc, a dessert made with meringue, whipped cream, and thin strands of chestnut cream.

The original Rue de Rivoli location opened in 1903, and the pastry shop at the front is stunning. You’ll find ornate moldings, large arched mirrors, marble counters, and a black-and-white mosaic floor.

There’s also a selection of chocolates, bottled hot chocolate, and other treats you can take home as gifts or souvenirs.

11. Brocco

Brocco is a beautiful bakery near Place de la République, just north of Le Marais. It first opened in 1928 as a pastry shop and tearoom that became a popular gathering place for Parisians. Maison Landemaine took over the space in 2019 and restored much of its old decor.

The highlight is the painted ceiling, with a large oval fresco depicting figures floating among the clouds, surrounded by smaller paintings of flowers and cherubs. Gold moldings frame the artwork, while black columns and a colorful mosaic floor add to the old-fashioned atmosphere.

Brocco offers a wide selection of breads, croissants, pastries, and other baked goods, with several tables inside where you can sit down and enjoy something to eat. It’s a lovely place to stop while exploring the area around Place de la République.

Planning the Rest of Your Time in Paris?

Bakeries are just one of the many things worth seeking out in Paris. If you’re still planning your trip, these guides can help:

• 15 Unwritten “Rules” of Dining Out in France – What to know about restaurant etiquette, from ordering to paying
• Best Restaurants in Paris – 18 restaurants I’ve personally tried, loved, and would recommend
• Where to Stay in Paris – A neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown to help you choose the right base

If you want everything in one place, my Paris travel guide page pulls together neighborhood guides, attraction and museum guides, foodie recommendations, and travel tips in one hub.