The 6 best ice cream parlors in Paris
What better way to spend a tasty summer in the heart of the capital than with a good ice cream! So, Paris Select reveals the 6 best ice cream parlors in Paris.
Yann Couvreur
At the start of the summer season, the pastry chef offers his refreshing gourmet pleasures: a new range of ice creations, to try in his patisseries or to take away. Today, Yann Couvreur presents his four Frozen Nomads, homemade creations in individual jars, as well as his ice cream sundaes and buffalo milk sundaes. These include Merveille Glacée, Az’teck Glacé, Yaourt Glacé and Vacherin Glacé. As for sundaes, there are several to choose from: Sundae Isatis, Sundae Fruit Rouge and, for ice cream sundaes, the red fruit sundae and the exotic sundae.
Yann Couvreur Saint Charles – 149 Rue St Charles, 75015 Paris
Bachir
Bachir is definitely one of the best ice-cream makers in Paris! Founded in 1936 in the small Lebanese village of Bikfaya by brothers Edouard and Maurice Bachir, the company stands out for its expertise and unique recipes. These are made with unusual ingredients such as mastic, orange blossom and rose water. Among the flavors on offer, we obviously recommend achta, the House specialty. A creation based on pistachio beans, milk flower and orange blossom, all coated with crushed pistachios.
Glace Bachir – 58 Rue Rambuteau, 75003 Paris
Fruttini
Fruttini is the adventure of Marie-Laure Pollet and Ollivia Berdah. In this pretty store in the 6th arrondissement, the two friends offer frosted fruit, depending on what’s in season…
But then Fruttini, kézako? Quite simply, the fruit is completely emptied and then filled with a delicious sorbet made from pulp, water and a little sugar. On site, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Apricot, peach, orange, pineapple, lemon, lime, kiwi, banana and even more exotic options like lychee, mangosteen or yuzu… But our favorite is undoubtedly passion fruit, which is really tasty!
Fruttini, Maison de Haute Glacerie & Pâtisserie de Fruits Givrés – 24 Rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris
Berthillon
Since 1954, Bertillon has not changed its recipe or manufacturing methods, and for good reason! The world’s best-known ice cream parlour is as successful as ever. Under the leadership of Muriel Delpuech(the granddaughter of founder Raymond), the firm’s ice-cream makers still produce the 70 flavours on offer by hand on the store floor: raspberry sorbet, vanilla, mango, litchees… It’s impossible to get enough of these delicious treats!
Berthillon – 29-31 Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, 75004 Paris. 01 43 54 31 61
La Glacerie Paris
Opened just two years ago, in June 2018, La Glacerie Paris has become a true benchmark for foodies. It offers ‘classic’ ice creams served in homemade cones, as well as entremets and bonbons de chocolat glacés… The house signature? Frozen “tubes” – molded ice creams to be sliced straight from the freezer – revolutionize the pleasure of enjoying frozen desserts at home. The ingenious design is the brainchild of David Wesmaël, who was voted “meilleur ouvrier de France glacier” in 2004 and world pastry champion in 2006.
La Glacerie Paris – 13 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris. 01 55 43 91 96
Venchi
Since its creation, Venchi has combined tradition and innovation. Its stores, known as choco-gelateria, have a modern yet colorful decor, with walls entirely covered in chocolate and elegant displays. On the sweet side, the brand offers its emblematic recipes. From Chocoviar to Nougatine, Gianduiotto and Cremino, not forgetting a variety of chocolate bars. What’s more, visitors can choose their own assortment from over 50 varieties. They can also opt for artisan gelato made daily on the premises, as well as crêpes topped with Piedmont’s famous hazelnut and chocolate spread!
Venchi Chocolat & Gelato Rue des Abbesses – 47 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris
