top of page
shutterstock_776772880.jpg

GET INSPIRED

10 Sweet Treats to Eat While Visiting Paris


Paris is sweet on the eye, sweet on the romance, and sweet on the palate. It's a sugar lovers' dream, and the only problem you'll have when it comes to the delectable Fresh desserts is which one to choose. To help you navigate that yummy last course, we've broken down the top 10 must-try desserts for your visit to France. And if you have to eat more than one a day to get through them? Well, C'est la vie!


  • The Tartes Aux Fruits The tartes aux fruits are prepared with fresh fruit inside a buttery pastry. The fruit sits atop a heavenly Chantilly cream. You can enjoy these tartes in both miniature pie sizes.

  • The Éclair The éclair is a popular dessert in Paris. The long French choux pastry can be filled with a rich custard or pastry cream and topped with a sweet fondant. By definition, the term éclair means lightning in French. Go figure! The Paris Brest–This pastry was created to celebrate the Paris to Brest bicycle ride in 1891. Naturally, it's circular and contains praline-flavored crème and choux pastry.

  • Macaron Macarons are undeniably delectable. There are so many flavors to choose from. The base ingredients include meringue and almonds. Be sure to not confuse it with coconut macaroons, to which the English added the "oon" to the word in the 16th century. My daughter and I visited when she was 16 years old several years ago. She describes a macron as "Two bites of pure heaven in your mouth!" I have to say she is not wrong.

  • The Tarte Au Citron Tarte Au Citron, also known as the lemon tart, is very popular. Donning a pastry crust and delicious lemon filling. The filling, however, is not made with fruit. The cream is a mixture containing lemon juice, lemon zest, and of course, eggs and sugar.

  • The Mille-Feuille This fluffy treat comes in a vanilla or custard slice and consists of several layers of puff pastry. Between the puff pastry lies an additional two layers of pastry crème. Another name for the mille-feuille is Napoleon.

  • The Tarte Tatin Named after the hotel that serves the dessert (Hotel Tatin), the Tarte Tatin is a unique upside-down pastry. Its ingredients include caramelized fruit prepared with sugar and butter. It pairs famously with a bit of tartcrème Fraiche.

  • The Choux à La Crème These cream puffs are created using puff pastry as well. They swell while cooking and are hollow. The oozing center can be either whipped cream or custard. Interestingly, once you add chocolate as your topping, it becomes a profiterole. You can add various toppings to this pastry, from ice cream to fruit and even spun caramel.

  • Croissant This buttery, flaky wonder is a signature French pastry. There are so many ways to top it; you can use fruit, chocolate, fondant, or a compote of your choosing. You will not be disappointed. Personally, I love a nice pain au chocolate (chocolate croissant) with a Café crème.

  • The Petits Four Translated, petit four means small oven and are also known as mignardises. The fours are little bite-sized pastries that can also be savory if you choose. The sweet option includes a sugary glaze atop a crispy biscuit. These pastries are perfect for tea parties.

Click the "Schedule a Quick Chat," and let's start working on your trip to France so you can taste these amazing sweets for yourself!

Comments


My Top 3 Apps that make travel easier- Revealed!

I have the solution to helping you travel like a local. If you want to avoid looking like a tourist when you travel, you NEED these 3 apps. Sign up below to receive these three MUST HAVE apps for travel. I have done the research and successfully use these myself when I travel. 

Celebrate_Life.jpeg
FREE DOWNLOAD
shutterstock_398935894.jpg

Get inspired...

Where to next?

Denise Chair2.png

Denise DelVecchio

Travel Specialist

As a wife, mother, and business owner, I know how valuable your time is.
I understand/know what it feels like to suddenly find your house empty and the need to rekindle that connection with your partner, which is why I work with travelers just like you.

bottom of page