Our 2023 selection reveals delicious pancakes, 100% artisanal, made according to the rules of the art, all “made in the Marais”, except that of Jean-Paul Hevin from his laboratory in Bois-Colombes. They are sweet but not overly sweet and come from houses renowned for their know-how. This year, the cost of butter, almonds and electricity are weighing on prices. But, inflation or not, tradition is good.
All about bread
The most traditional
Galette from All Around the Bread
The most traditional one comes straight from the oven at Tour autour du pain. This small neighborhood bakery really delivers, with its perfectly flaky croissants, its crusty traditional baguette, and its pastries offering excellent value for money. The same goes for the galette, with its perfectly executed puff pastry and its incredibly generous almond cream. Galette for 6 people: €27 to €30.
▼ All about bread
134 Rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris
Open every day, from 6 a.m. to 19:30 p.m.
Tel: 01 42 78 04 72
Bogato
The cutest
Bogato pancake
The most irresistible one comes from Café Bogato, the brand-new coffee shop of the excellent Bogato festive pastry shop, known for its shortbread cookies, cupcakes, and magical, beautiful cakes that delight young and old alike. This year, it's a killer combination: frangipane, chocolate, and pecan are hidden inside their galette, served by the slice. Also available whole, but in only one size: a galette for six. Galette for 6 people: €36.
▼ Chez Bogato – Pastry
5 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 Paris
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 19:30 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Tel: 09 86 64 13 54
Jean-Paul Hevin
The most arty
Galette by Jean-Paul Hévin
The most artistic version is designed by Jean-Paul Hévin. The former Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) is a big deal in Japan, where he employs more people than in France. This chocolatier's galette is stunning. We love the almond cream hidden beneath two layers of puff pastry: one plain, the other chocolate. The whole thing is finished off with mandarin marmalade. Galette for 6 people: from €37.
▼ Jean-Paul Hévin Paris Marais Store
41 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 19:30 p.m.
Closed Monday and Sunday
Tel: 09 72 60 82 02
Ice cream in Paris
The frostiest
Galette from An Ice Cream in Paris
The most frosty creation comes from Une Glace à Paris, a shop whose chef, Emmanuel Ryon, is a Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) in the ice cream category. He and his partner, Olivier Menar, enjoy surprising us with their frozen desserts. Their ice cream galette is a delightful surprise: almond ice cream with caramel shards, sandwiched between two layers of puff pastry. It's all finished with a ribbon of Baked Alaska. Ice cream galette for 6 people: €48 (unfrozen: €36).
▼ Ice cream in Paris
15 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris
Open Wednesday to Saturday from 13 p.m. to 19:30 p.m.
Sunday from 13 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Closed on monday and tuesday
Tel: 01 49 96 98 33
Text: Katia Barillot
15.01.23
