The best pastries you can find in Paris

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Shanshan Z./Yelp

Already binged through the Great British Baking Show? May we suggest streaming Qui Sera Le Prochain Grand Pâtissier (translation: Who Will Be the Next Great Pastry Chef), France's equivalent of the UK breakout.

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We tapped the host, venerable pâtissier Philippe Urraca, for his picks for Paris' best pastries. (Ed note: We left out croissants because picking just one in Paris is way too hard!)

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Tarte Aux Pommes

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“Renowned pastry chef Claire Damon of Des Gâteaux et du Pain has mastered a technique that leaves the crust perfectly crisp and the fruit juicy every time.”

 

Paris Brest

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Ludovic L./Yelp

“At La Pâtisserie des Rêves, these wheel-shaped treats are sandwiched with a hazelnut cream. Each bite truly explodes with flavor.”

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Éclair

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Althrycon H./Yelp

L’Éclair de Génie made a genius update on the éclair au chocolat: half the size, half the sugar, and the highest quality chocolate from Grand Cru.”

Flan

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Stef W./Yelp

"The texture, flavor, and smoothness of the flan at Colorova? It's beyond compare."

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Profiteroles

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Andrew F./Yelp

When it comes to profiteroles, Urraca's own take the cake. At his Profiterole Chérie, the cream-or ice cream–filled mounds are made to order right in front of you.

Next: This Place is Revamping a Classic French Treat »

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