Grabbing a pretty cake and slipping away to enjoy it in a Parisian garden is our favorite kind of snobbery as soon as sunny days arrive. Right on time to satisfy our sweet cravings, these pâtisseries are unveiling new creations that made the entire Do It In Paris editorial team roar with pleasure. Selection.
The most charming: La Divine
It’s the ideal box to bring for a dinner invitation: we can already imagine these little jewels enjoyed with a glass of champagne! On Rue du Roi de Sicile, right in the Marais, the charming boutique La Divine has just opened, offering only one – sublime – product available in several flavors: a creation inspired by a couture-style Basque cake, meaning a shortcrust pastry that breaks deliciously under the bite, with a soft almond center that almost tastes like frangipane, combined with a ganache or a creamy filling depending on the chosen flavor: Damask rose, lemon bergamot, amber rum, Bronte green pistachio, Arabica coffee, pure origin chocolate… Ultimate obsession: its addictive and highly photogenic icing.
La Divine, 37 rue du Roi de Sicile, Paris 4th. 01 84 16 06 58. Open every day from 11am to 7pm. €3.90 per Divine, box of 3 Divines €11.70, box of 6 €23.40, box of 12 mini Divines (assorted of your choice) €28.80.
The chicest: the XXL Madeleine de Proust by Drouant
What if the modest madeleine became the most hype dessert to bring to dinner? At Drouant, a venerable Parisian institution near the Opéra Garnier, it can be enjoyed on-site and, above all, taken away in an XXL version, irresistibly sexy, imagined by pastry chef Nicolas Jaulmes. In your pretty bag: a beautiful navy and white striped box, holding a generous madeleine to share, rich in butter and delicately vanilla-flavored. On the side, three small pots with irresistible toppings: seasonal compote, light whipped cream, and melting chocolate. To get it, simply call the restaurant in the morning (or even a few days before, even better!) so they keep one warm for you. In the afternoon for a snack or in the evening just before your dinner, you pick up your treasure at the restaurant! Hard to be more chic to thank your hosts…
Drouant, 16-18 place Gaillon, Paris 2nd. 01 42 65 15 16. Open continuously during the week from 8am to 11pm, weekends from 12pm. €32 for the madeleine, on-site or takeaway, toppings included.
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The most foodporn: the cakes by The French Bastards
The French Bastards keeps playing with our emotions by launching its sharing cakes, long and thin, perfect to serve with coffee. Black and white, the Charbon Vanille looks like a couture Oreo, while the Marbré embraces indulgence with its milk chocolate ganache and rocher-style icing. The Vanilla Caramel Macadamia plays with crunchy and melting textures, unless you prefer the ultimate temptation: the Almond Hazelnut Praliné, combining a hazelnut praliné cake, a hazelnut praliné ganache, and a milk chocolate icing. Even better: what if we organized a little tasting session and tried all four? Challenge accepted!
The French Bastards, cakes available in all boutiques (list of addresses online). €19.
The most smash: the Mamiche x Dumbo cookies
When the trendy bakery Mamiche teams up with the burger kings Dumbo, it creates a smashed cookie inspired by their buns: completely flat, crispy on the edges and melting in the center. A bomb! Available for at least two months, the Original Cookie will keep you full all day with its rich brown sugar flavorbrought by the molasses in the dough, not to mention the intensity of the dark chocolate adding an addictive depth. A chocolate chip cookie playing with textures, to enjoy cold or, even better, slightly warmed up for maximum pleasure.
The Original Cookie by Dumbo x Mamiche, available at Mamiche and in the 4 DUMBO locations in Paris for a limited time (two months, maybe more!). €4.
The softest: the muffins by Colombus Café
To give yourself a boost before work or enjoy a quick snack on the train, the muffins from Colombus Café are always a good idea. Even better: the irresistible new creations made our mouths water with comforting, well-rounded flavors at any time of the day. Pistachio-filled, rocher-style, or topped with a marshmallow bear: it’s all about softness! Worth noting: the matching drinks to complete the perfect sweet break — pistachio latte, bright purple ube latte, coconut matcha, flat white or English Fog. The bear-branded café continues to charm us with its trendy and appealing offer.
Colombus Café, list of addresses online.
The most brioche-like: Le Petit Louie by Christophe Louie
The king of panettone, Christophe Louie, has done it again! The undisputed master of sourdough unveils a new recipe: Le Petit Louie. This Bauletto is a true cloud of softness with its elongated shape inspired by Italian brioches and its light, airy crumb. The extra touch? Crushed pink pralines that elevate the brioche, making it as nostalgic and addictive as the flavors of our childhood. Its generous 500g format makes it the perfect creation to share… even at breakfast.
Christophe Louie, 12 rue Dupetit Thouars, Paris 3rd. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30am to 7:30pm and Sunday from 9:30am to 6pm. Le Petit Louie Pralines Roses €22, available in the Marais boutique, at La Grande Épicerie de Paris and online on christophelouie.com.
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