10 Sweet Treats to Eat While Visiting Paris

Indulge your sweet tooth with DPP Travel as we guide you through the heart of Paris—a city synonymous with romance, art, and undeniably, divine desserts. Paris is a sugar lover’s dream, offering an exquisite array of indulgent treats that entice the eye, stir the senses, and tantalize the palate.

1. Tarte Aux Fruits  

Delight in the colorful tarte aux fruits, where fresh fruit crowns a buttery pastry base filled with luxurious Chantilly cream. Available in both petite and full sizes, these treats are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the taste.

2. Éclair  

No Parisian dessert tour is complete without tasting an éclair. This iconic French choux pastry is elegantly long and filled with either rich custard or pastry cream, then topped with a smooth fondant. Interestingly, 'éclair' translates to 'lightning' in French—perhaps a nod to the speed at which these treats disappear!

3. Paris-Brest Created in honor of the 1891 Paris-Brest bicycle race, this circular choux pastry filled with praline cream nods to its namesake with its tire-like shape. Rich, nutty, and irresistibly creamy, it’s a historic bite you won’t want to miss.

4. Macaron Elegant, colorful, and endlessly Instagrammable, Parisian macarons are delicate meringue-based confections with smooth ganache or jam fillings. From classic vanilla to bold flavors like rose or pistachio, these little gems are a signature of Parisian patisserie.

5. Tarte au Citron A bright and refreshing contrast to the city's richer desserts, tarte au citron is a zesty lemon tart with a crisp shell and smooth curd interior. It’s a sublime balance of sweet and tart, perfect for a midday pick-me-up.

6. Mille-Feuille Also known as the Napoleon, the mille-feuille features layers of crisp puff pastry alternating with velvety pastry cream. Its delicate texture and sweet custard filling make it one of the most refined pastries in French cuisine.

7. Tarte Tatin This upside-down caramelized fruit tart—traditionally made with apples—was an accidental invention turned national treasure. Served warm with crème fraîche or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s rustic, rich, and unforgettable.

8. Choux à la Crème These airy cream puffs are filled with whipped cream or custard and are often finished with toppings like chocolate, caramel, or fresh berries. When covered in chocolate, they transform into classic profiteroles—a must-try variation.

9. Croissant Though often reserved for breakfast, the croissant deserves a spot on any dessert list when filled or topped with delights like almond paste, chocolate, or jam. Buttery and flaky with a golden exterior, it’s the epitome of French pastry.

10. Petits Fours Petits fours are miniature pastries, elegantly crafted and bursting with variety—from sponge cakes with fondant icing to delicate layered bites with jam or ganache. Perfect alongside a café crème or during afternoon tea, these dainty desserts are small in size but big in charm.

Let DPP Travel Sweeten Your Parisian Adventure . From traditional treats to modern marvels, Paris offers desserts that are as rich in history as they are in flavor. Let DPP Travel craft your journey through the city’s sweetest spots. Contact us at agents@dpptravel.com or visit www.dpptravel.com to plan a deliciously unforgettable escape.

Because in Paris, every bite is a love letter to your taste buds.