With the arrival of warmer weather, Parisian ice cream makers are unveiling their refreshing and original creations to delight the taste buds of young and old alike. Here is a selection of 12 must-visit addresses and other frozen treasures to discover without delay!
When the first rays of sunshine appear, what could be better than a gourmet break with family or friends! From the Île Saint-Louis to the Boulevard de Reuilly via the Marais, Parisian ice cream makers compete with each other in creativity and generosity to delight your taste buds...
Founded in 1954, Maison Berthillon is a world-renowned institution famous for its traditional ice creams, sorbets and frozen desserts in delicate flavours such as Dauphinois coffee, Sicilian lemon cream, green apple, orange and saffron carrot, and more. You'll be spoilt for choice!
Raimo, the oldest ice cream parlour in the capital, opened in 1947, brilliantly combines tradition and innovation to create unique flavours made with local ingredients. Its homemade lemon basil sorbet is a real signature dish.
Less sugar, more flavour and, above all, no artificial flavours, colourings or preservatives. This is the recipe for success of the ‘Canal Saint-Martin ice cream parlour’, which showcases its expertise in delicious recipes with a delicious fruit flavour.
Since its creation in 1955, the original idea behind Bac à Glaces has been to offer ice cream made in Paris, with just the right amount of sugar and fat to please the most discerning palates. On the menu: egg-free yoghurt ice cream and stevia-based sorbets.
Coconut Durian Black Rice, Pink Redcurrant, Blue Curacao, ... Whether unusual or more traditional, the flavours of La Tropicale's ice creams draw their inspiration from French culinary tradition while transporting Parisians to exotic worlds.
Specialising in unusual recipes, Glazed dares to combine bold flavours such as mango and Espelette pepper, sour cherry and blackcurrant pepper, and even chocolate, wasabi and ginger. For all lovers of good ice cream and new sensations!
Bachir is the very first ice cream parlour in Paris to offer only 100% organic ice cream. Their speciality is Achta, a delicious blend of pistachio, milk and orange blossom, topped with a generous sprinkling of crushed pistachios. An irresistible Lebanese ice cream!
At JJ Hings, the ice cream is homemade by New Zealand chef Julia Bell and served in cornets made from einkorn flour or in tubs, but you can also opt for a milkshake or an ice cream float with soda. The original and tempting flavour menu changes every week.
Moustache's artistic palette features 130 flavours of artisan ice cream, the most iconic of which are ‘Madagascar Bourbon vanilla’ “ (voted one of the best ice creams in France by Gault & Millau in 2020) and 'Amour de glace” (gold medal winner at the 2022 Lyon International Competition), as well as salted caramel ice cream, a classic in Brittany. The sorbets, made from fresh fruit pulp and vegetables, are always an explosion of flavours.
Specialising in Italian-style ice cream made from gluten-free products with no preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, Amorino offers you as many flavours as there are petals on its rose-shaped ice cream. Pistachio, vanilla, tiramisu, Sicilian mandarin, mascarpone and fig flavours are just some of the options available. This iconic ice cream parlour, which has a strong presence in many of the capital's neighbourhoods, also offers vegan options.
Located in the Latin Quarter, this artisan Italian ice cream maker, whose craft has been passed down from father to son for three generations, offers 100% natural ice cream, including cones hand-sculpted into flower shapes. Among its specialities are zuppa inglese, tiramisù, yoghurt ice cream and, above all, its unrivalled panna cotta. A great place to remember when strolling along the Left Bank.
Created by Turin native Maura Burlando, Pozetto offers ice cream inspired by Roman traditions, with an ultra-creamy texture. This artisan, who works with fresh, additive-free ingredients, is renowned for his gianduia torinese (chocolate and hazelnut) and pistachio flavours. Delicious!
In addition to these 12 must-visit addresses, Paris is home to a wealth of frozen treats to discover throughout the summer and even all year round!
At Martine Lambert, they cultivate difference with ice creams made from Normandy dairy products.
Head to Grom to try their creamy (and very healthy!) ice creams, made exclusively from high-quality ingredients and guaranteed gluten-free.
Indulge in the strawberry and lemon zest sorbet, one of the signature creations at Hugo et Victor.
Finally, Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse treats us to his Glaces Manufacturées, ice creams with intense and distinctive flavours.
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