Chandeleur, the best crepes by chefs!
Chandeleur, celebrated this year on Sunday February 2, is the perfect occasion to savor refined crêpes. In Paris, several leading pastry and gastronomy houses revisit this classic with creativity and gourmet flair. Here’s a roundup of the best addresses for a unique experience.
Claire Heitzler: a light, fluffy tribute
Inspired by her time at Troisgros, Claire Heitzler offers a light, airy soufflé crêpe cake. With vanilla, hazelnut-chocolate spread or citrus-vanilla marmalade, this creation will delight lovers of finesse. To share between 3 and 4 people for €26.
9, rue du Parc, Levallois-Perret.
Jeffrey Cagnes: the audacity of crêpes aumônières
Jeffrey Cagnes revives the crêpes aumônières with three tasty variations: chocolate-caramel, combining chocolate cookie, melting caramel and smooth chocolate cream; vanilla-caramel with almond-hazelnut praline and vanilla ganache; and exotic, with vanilla ganache, mango confit and Neapolitan cookie.
Available in its three Paris boutiques and in Levallois-Perret(€7.5 per crêpe), these creations will be on offer from January 31 to February 4, 2025.
Benoît Castel: authenticity revisited
At L’Alimentation, his chic grocery store on rue Sorbier, Benoît Castel offers: a box of crêpes Suzette(€13.50). Plain crêpes(€2). Bottled ready-to-use crêpe batter(€8). Ideal for an authentic and convivial Chandeleur.
11 rue Sorbier, Paris 20th.
Cheval Blanc Paris: gourmet luxury
For the entire month of February, guests at Cheval Blanc Paris can enjoy a chocolate crepe cake by Maxime Frédéric. This exclusive dessert, reserved for suite guests, combines homemade spread, cocoa gel and chocolate crunch. A priceless delicacy perfectly in tune with the luxury world of the palace.
8 quai du Louvre, Paris 1st.
Maggie x Hôtel Rochechouart: a crêpe cake to enjoy all year round
Maggie’s restaurant, located in the Rochechouart hotel, sublimates Chandeleur with a crêpe cake served in a retro art deco decor. Accompanied by a vanilla custard, this dessert is available all year round. 14 € per slice.
55 boulevard Rochechouart, Paris 9e.
Mariage Frères: the marriage of tea and crêpes
The Crêpe Millefeuille from Mariage Frères, flavored with yuzu and topped with Matcha Kyoto green tea ganache, is accompanied by Crêpe Earl Grey tea. Available as an 8-portion cake(€59) or as a single-portion tea(€16), this creation combines refinement and exotic flavors.
Suzy x Hôtel Regina: a flamboyant tradition
Hotel Regina revisits crêpes Suzy in a Belle Époque setting, served flambéed with Grand Marnier. This spectacular dessert is available à la carte(€16) or included in a €40 lunch menu. A gourmet, theatrical experience.
2 place des Pyramides, Paris 1er.
La Tour d’Argent: the timeless icon
La Tour d’Argent’ s famous crêpes come in two flavors: to enjoy at the Michelin-starred restaurant, prepared with Tour d’Argent Fine Champagne(€58 per person). Or take away from the grocery store, flavored with orange and Cognac, for a touch of luxury at home(€16.90 for 260 g).
Available at 13 quai de la Tournelle, Paris 5e.
Also read: Chandeleur, the best spreads
