January 11, 2012

Day 7 : Let the pâtisserie tour begin...

Okay, I have a confession to make: I didn't come to France because I wanted to study luxury brand management @ ESSEC. No, the truth is I just wanted an excuse to come back and tour all of the best pâtisseries in Paris! Admittedly, Americans haven't quite mastered the art of desserts like the French have--something I miss dearly from my old life living in Europe.

Mission for the next three months: find the ultimate dessert in Paris. We all know I love the French macaron (especially if it's from Pierre Hermé!); however, I've decided to take on the new challenge to find something even better. If I'm lucky, 100 times better!

First stop on my 2012 Parisian Dessert Tour: La Pâtisserie des Rêves. This gorgeous little pastry shop has two locations in Paris (7e and 16e), though only the shop on 111 rue Longchamp actually has a little cafe where you can sit and enjoy their wonderful yummy creations. Inside you'll find a simply stunning display of all the gorgeous pastries on the menu!

As for the desserts themselves, I must confess I did find one that's giving the PH's macaron a run for its money--Le Paris-Brest! Words alone cannot describe how insanely delicious (and heavenly) this dessert tasted. For this reason, I shall just leave you to drool at my pictures below and pray that one day you may have the chance to come to Paris and taste it for yourself :-)


La Pâtisserie des Rêves | 16e arrondissement


I am in heaven...! | desserts on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves

Correction: I am in chocolate heaven...! | Le Grand Cru

My favorite dessert on the menu... I could eat only this for the rest of my life. | Le Paris-Brest




Pretty. | desserts on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves


Getting hungry looking at all of the treats... | desserts on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves

Pastries looked so delicious, it deserved a close-up... ;-) | desserts on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves

More sweets! | desserts on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves


"Qu'est-ce que cela nous dit?" | Sign translation: Rum baba as you like it

"Yum!" | desserts on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves


"Yum Yum!" | desserts on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves

"ooooo la!" | desserts on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves



Why is it my favorite pieces of art always involve something sweet? | art on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves


contemporary art at its best: x-ray images of desserts on the menu! | art on display @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves

What better to drink with the delicious desserts than Rose Lemonade! (and coffee for Yasuyo!) | feasting @ La Pâtisserie des Rêves

Following our delightful indulgence at La Pâtisserie des Rêves, Yasuyo and I decided to take an evening stroll and explore my neighborhood. I must say, even at night, Paris is beautiful...


Leave it to the French to make even McDonald's look so elegant. | McDonald's near Trocodero


Evening stroll in Paris | La Tour Eiffel


My millionth picture in front of the Eiffel Tower (but I think my first at night!) | La Tour Eiffel


Yasuyo having fun... :-) | Statue's Butt


Hahahaha... my turn! | Statue's Butt


Good night, Moon. Good night, Stars. Bonne nuit, Paris. | La Tour Eiffel sparkling at night

1 comment:

  1. This post made me nostalgic. I need to book some flights asap!

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