After my last Paris in July post was all about street cafés, it's only natural that this post features those sweet delights we can't live without.
The French seem to love the "sweet life" - just look at their delicious desserts like profiteroles, mousse au chocolat, crème brûlée and crème caramel. Or just take a step into one of the many Pâtisseries.
Éclairs, Milles-feuilles, des gâteaux et tartes... a true paradise for everybody with a sweet tooth (or several...)
Aren't these mouthwatering?
Many love macarons like the ones in the top photo. They are available in so many colors, but if they are called "a Sunday in Paris" they have to have sprinkles.
I'm not sure what the sweets in the next image are. I saw them in the window of a very elegant shop in Le Marais, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Paris. There were no signs with prices, so I assume they weren't what I would call "affordable".
Of course you can get ice cream in Paris - how can you not? The selection is huge as you can see here on the board of Berthillon at its store on the Île Saint-Louis.
However, while Berthillon ice cream is super delicious, you can get good ice cream and sorbet almost everywhere in Paris. Enjoy!
I'm joining the Paris in July blog event at Tamara's Thyme for Tea.
There is not a doubt in my mind that I gained a kilo or two just looking at those pastries!
ReplyDeleteYum.
ReplyDeleteAnd no my sweet tooth is clamouring for attention.
Now I really want a sweet treat! What a delicious blog post.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about how delicious and wonderful the pastries and ice creams are in Paris! The sad thing is that so many American bakeries make really pathetic imitations, so people don't know what they are missing.
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These pictures remind me Bouchon Bakery in Napa.. :D
ReplyDeleteOh my God, you could indulge in a while year's decadence in one day!! Actually, the older I get the more a little decadence feels good! There are more delights in Paris than the mind can imagine,
ReplyDeleteI am drooling. And that is no where near as pretty a scene as all those deliciousness.
ReplyDeleteOh, my mouth is watering looking at these desserts. They all look so good. And your photos are fantastic making them look even more scrumptious. The girls said that the food and desserts were one of the things they loved most about Paris. I can't decide which one I would choose, but those macarons are calling out to me. ; )
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I have to agree with Val … What a delicious blog post this is.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photographs.
All the best Jan
Lovely, they not only look delicious, they are edible art!
ReplyDeleteMmmmmm - they all look delicious to my sweet tooth!
ReplyDeleteYour photos capture deliciousness. When my husband and I lived in Paris for 4 months our favorite treat was the Mille Feuilles, we would share one.
ReplyDeleteIt might be a surprise to many,, but my partner doesn't pay too much attention to Paris in July - but when walking past my laptop while I was scrolling through these images, he suddenly became interested! Who wouldn't? my mouth was watering, I could smell the sweetness blended with the butter... gosh - french pasties are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGlorious photos of the best sweets in the world. Oh, these all make me terribly hungry!
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